This 1949 MG TC was purchased by the original owner through his dealership in Kingsport, Tennessee and remained with him until passing in 1974. It was kept by the first owner’s family, held in storage, and periodically shown until it was acquired by the selling dealer earlier this year. The aluminum bumpers, dual spare tire mount, turn signals, and luggage rack were added in the late 1950s, and the car was repainted its current Cream color in 1968. Power comes from a 1250cc inline-four that was modified with a Schorrock Super Charger, Mallory dual point distributor, Magspark ignition coil, aluminum valve cover, and finned aluminum oil pan early in the car’s life. The engine sends power through a 4-speed manual transmission, and the seller notes that the car still carries many items dating back to the 1950s. Some basic services were performed when the car was pulled from storage in an effort to make the car driveable, and it is now offered for sale with a clean Tennessee title.

The car was repainted its current Cream color in 1968 when the original owner was restoring another MG TC. The seller notes that cracking and chipped is present on multiple panels, and believes the exterior surfaces except for the paint are original to the car.

Some discoloration can be seen on the tan soft top near the mounting points, and tan side screens are included in the sale. The car was outfitted with aluminum bumpers, a dual spare tire mount, turn signals, and luggage rack in the late 1950s. The wire wheels are mounted with tires that date to the 1960s.

The red interior is believed original to the car, and the seats have notable creasing and cracking present along with a split on the seam of the driver’s seat bottom. The seller states that the wood dash has not been replaced, though an aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel is present.

Multiple plaques from different car clubs are mounted on the wooden dash, which houses a Jaeger speedometer, odometer, and other instrumentation. Just 22,004 miles are shown on the odometer, and the number is believed accurate based on the known history and included documentation.

Power comes from a 1250cc inline-four that was modified with a Schorrock Super Charger, Mallory dual point distributor, Magspark ignition coil, aluminum valve cover, and finned aluminum oil pan in the early 1950s. It is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, and had a new fuel pump installed when the car was pulled from storage. The car currently runs and drives, though the seller notes that the various belts, hoses, and plug wires are original to the car and recommends updating them.

The original brake shoes were retained and paired with a new stainless steel master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, and new flex hoses from Abingdon Spares when the car was pulled from storage. Multiple undercarriage photos have been provided detailing the condition of the suspension and chassis.

Assorted period articles about the original owner and this car are included in the sale and detailed in the gallery.

Photos showing the condition of the vehicle when it was pulled from storage have been provided and can be seen below.