Details
1947 MG TC
Chassis No. 5519
Engine No. To be announced
Yellow with red interior
Engine: four-cylinder, 1,250cc; Gearbox: four-speed; Brakes: four-wheel hydraulic drum; Suspension: front, independent with wishbones and coil springs, rear, live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs. Right hand drive.
MG recovered quickly after the Second World War and began production on its new TC series which were among the first cars built anywhere following the war. The TC Midget was, and is still aesthetically pleasing with its distinctive radiator and sweeping wheel arches framing the spidery, nineteen inch wire wheels. Even with windscreen raised and all-weather gear up, it still looks the epitome of the classic British sports car.
The car offered here was donated to the museum by Mr. Edward Fest of San Antonio in 1983. Mr. Fest had purchased the car from a Californian enthusiast in 1964. The previous owner had apparently installed a small block V-8 engine for racing. The TC was eventually restored and Mr. Fest installed the MG engine that had come with the car.
A newer aftermarket steering wheel has been fitted and the speedometer and tachometer have suffered damage and are in need of repair. The paint is also in need of some attention. A smaller 17 inch spare wire wheel is fitted to the rear. The MG was last driven in the mid 1980s by a member of the museum staff and it was said to run well on that occassion.
Chassis No. 5519
Engine No. To be announced
Yellow with red interior
Engine: four-cylinder, 1,250cc; Gearbox: four-speed; Brakes: four-wheel hydraulic drum; Suspension: front, independent with wishbones and coil springs, rear, live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs. Right hand drive.
MG recovered quickly after the Second World War and began production on its new TC series which were among the first cars built anywhere following the war. The TC Midget was, and is still aesthetically pleasing with its distinctive radiator and sweeping wheel arches framing the spidery, nineteen inch wire wheels. Even with windscreen raised and all-weather gear up, it still looks the epitome of the classic British sports car.
The car offered here was donated to the museum by Mr. Edward Fest of San Antonio in 1983. Mr. Fest had purchased the car from a Californian enthusiast in 1964. The previous owner had apparently installed a small block V-8 engine for racing. The TC was eventually restored and Mr. Fest installed the MG engine that had come with the car.
A newer aftermarket steering wheel has been fitted and the speedometer and tachometer have suffered damage and are in need of repair. The paint is also in need of some attention. A smaller 17 inch spare wire wheel is fitted to the rear. The MG was last driven in the mid 1980s by a member of the museum staff and it was said to run well on that occassion.