28th Sep, 2022 13:00
September 2022 Classics Auction
1947 MG TC
Delightfully original with some sympathetic upgrades.
Registration - UXS 380
Chassis No. - TC3300
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This apparently very original TC was repatriated from the USA shortly before being purchased by the vendor three years ago. Though confident that the car has never been subjected to a full restoration, he believes its engine has been rebuilt and the interior suitably refreshed at some stage, while as recently as 2020 he rewired the MG and installed a new control box. The car has also been treated to a few sympathetic upgrades – for example the lever arm dampers have been replaced by telescopic ones and the original steering box supplanted by one from a Datsun Cherry. Silver-painted wire wheels, red radiator slats and a beige tonneau cover nicely complement the MG’s black bodywork and black interior trim, and the vendor presently classes the XPAG engine, four-speed manual transmission and upholstery as ‘good’ and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘average to good’. The venerable TC is now available for sale complete with Boyce MotoMeter, chrome badge bar, current V5C and a selection of old invoices.
The TC featured the familiar dual-cowl dashboard, fold-flat windscreen, cutaway doors, swept wings and rear mounted spare wheel of its TB predecessor. The major change was the welcome 4-inch increase in cockpit width. Other refinements included: improved sidescreens, a bulkhead-mounted 12-volt battery, hydraulic lever arm dampers and superior mountings for the semi-elliptic leaf springs. Power came from MG’s proven 1250cc OHV XPAG unit mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. A slight rise in compression ratio lifted the power output to 54.4bhp, endowing the TC with a top speed of almost 80mph. Though only available in RHD, the model was exported worldwide, with 10,000 examples produced before it was replaced by the TD in 1950.
In summary:
- A largely original example recently repatriated from the USA
- Has benefited from an engine rebuild and interior refresh
- Features a number of sympathetic upgrades
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £15,000 - £18,000Registration - UXS 380
Chassis No. - TC3300
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This apparently very original TC was repatriated from the USA shortly before being purchased by the vendor three years ago. Though confident that the car has never been subjected to a full restoration, he believes its engine has been rebuilt and the interior suitably refreshed at some stage, while as recently as 2020 he rewired the MG and installed a new control box. The car has also been treated to a few sympathetic upgrades – for example the lever arm dampers have been replaced by telescopic ones and the original steering box supplanted by one from a Datsun Cherry. Silver-painted wire wheels, red radiator slats and a beige tonneau cover nicely complement the MG’s black bodywork and black interior trim, and the vendor presently classes the XPAG engine, four-speed manual transmission and upholstery as ‘good’ and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘average to good’. The venerable TC is now available for sale complete with Boyce MotoMeter, chrome badge bar, current V5C and a selection of old invoices.
The TC featured the familiar dual-cowl dashboard, fold-flat windscreen, cutaway doors, swept wings and rear mounted spare wheel of its TB predecessor. The major change was the welcome 4-inch increase in cockpit width. Other refinements included: improved sidescreens, a bulkhead-mounted 12-volt battery, hydraulic lever arm dampers and superior mountings for the semi-elliptic leaf springs. Power came from MG’s proven 1250cc OHV XPAG unit mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. A slight rise in compression ratio lifted the power output to 54.4bhp, endowing the TC with a top speed of almost 80mph. Though only available in RHD, the model was exported worldwide, with 10,000 examples produced before it was replaced by the TD in 1950.
In summary:
- A largely original example recently repatriated from the USA
- Has benefited from an engine rebuild and interior refresh
- Features a number of sympathetic upgrades
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: September 2022 Classics Auction, 28th Sep, 2022
Our September auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester).
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero entry fee and zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Tuesday 27th September 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 28th September 9am - 1pm
Mavericks
8 Moyston Road Business Park
Llannerch-y-Môr,
Holywell
CH8 9DQ
Viewing
Viewing Days:
Tuesday 27th September 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 28th September 9am - 1pm
Mavericks
8 Moyston Road Business Park
Llannerch-y-Môr,
Holywell
CH8 9DQ
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