Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
World War II brought an end to automobile production. What it also meant was that innovation and progress came to an end while attention was turned to war-time efforts. When the war came to an end, there was a shortage of raw materials and the British government controlled allocation of resources, favoring reconstruction industries. Many British automakers struggled in the post-War era, including MG. The MG TC was an almost identical reproduction of the prewar TB model, with some minor modifications such as the rubber bush shackles to replace the sliding-trunnion spring mountings.
The MG TC appeared in 1945 in a single body styles, an open two-seater, with cutaway doors, sweeping wings, and rear-mounted spare wheel of its predecessor. The top speed was in the neighborhood of 80 mph.
Between September of 1945 and November of 1949, over 10,000 examples of the TC were built. In 1947, there were 2,359 MG TCs sold worldwide. It is believed that fewer than 400 examples of that year's production run still exist today.
The current owner of this particular MG TC purchased the car and all its original parts from its previous caretaker's widow and shipped it back to Seattle. A restoration soon followed, bringing the car back to its factory specification. It has its matching-numbers engine and transmission, correct 1947 wooden dash, and all correct and working instruments. The car is painted in Birch Grey paint with red leather and Rexine interior, which were not original to the car in 1947 but are correct British colors.
The car has a tonneau cover, side curtains, comprehensive tool kit, a grease gun, and tire pump. Power is from overhead valve 4-cylinder engine displacing 1250cc and offering 55 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
The MG TC appeared in 1945 in a single body styles, an open two-seater, with cutaway doors, sweeping wings, and rear-mounted spare wheel of its predecessor. The top speed was in the neighborhood of 80 mph.
Between September of 1945 and November of 1949, over 10,000 examples of the TC were built. In 1947, there were 2,359 MG TCs sold worldwide. It is believed that fewer than 400 examples of that year's production run still exist today.
The current owner of this particular MG TC purchased the car and all its original parts from its previous caretaker's widow and shipped it back to Seattle. A restoration soon followed, bringing the car back to its factory specification. It has its matching-numbers engine and transmission, correct 1947 wooden dash, and all correct and working instruments. The car is painted in Birch Grey paint with red leather and Rexine interior, which were not original to the car in 1947 but are correct British colors.
The car has a tonneau cover, side curtains, comprehensive tool kit, a grease gun, and tire pump. Power is from overhead valve 4-cylinder engine displacing 1250cc and offering 55 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
Sale Price :
USD $50,600
1947 MG TC Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the MG TC
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 MG TC Roadster Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: TC2666 Sold for USD$16,501 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1947 MG Midget TC Roadster Chassis#: XPAG2690 Sold for USD$15,400 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1947 MG TC Roadster Sold for USD$27,500 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1947 MG TC Roadster Chassis#: TC-7772 Sold for USD$28,500 2019 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: TC2549 Sold for USD$34,875 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: 3579 Sold for USD$30,800 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1947 MG TC Roadster Sold for USD$29,700 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 MG TC Sold for USD$19,750 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | |
1947 MG TC Sold for USD$27,796 2018 Coys - Autosport 2018 | |
1947 MG TC Sold for USD$30,197 2017 Coys : Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: XAG3796 Sold for USD$28,537 2017 Coys - London - Coys at the Royal Horticultural Halls 2017 | |
1947 MG TC MIDGET Chassis#: TC 3781 Sold for USD$60,500 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1947 MG TC ROADSTER Chassis#: TC2740 Sold for USD$30,800 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1947 MG TC 'George Phillips Le Mans Special' Replica Chassis#: 3798 Sold for USD$88,593 2016 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1947 MG TC Sold for USD$28,652 2016 Anglia Auction | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: TC/3110 Sold for USD$50,600 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: TC/3043 Sold for USD$28,600 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
1947 MG TC Chassis#: TC 3625 Sold for USD$50,600 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1947 MG TC Roadster Sold for USD$28,500 2013 Leake Auction - Dallas, Texas |
MG TCs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 MG TC's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1947 MG TC Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Dallas | ||||
1947 MG TC | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1947 MG TC | 3110 | 2011 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Automobilia & Number Plates | $29,000 | $35,000 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $33,249 range.
1967 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:7T02T170148 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:342670M170753 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1993 DODGE POWER RAM 150 PICKUP Chassis#:1B7HM16Z6PS272618 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1985 BUICK REGAL GRAND NATIONAL Chassis#:1G4GK4791FH451190 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1979 CHEVROLET C10 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:CCL449J158097 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1969 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ40 Chassis#:FJ4069328 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1970 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS 396 Chassis#:136800L167861 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1994 DODGE VIPER RT/10 ROADSTER Chassis#:1B3BR65E6RV101907 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER Chassis#:137ZA9031TE170283 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1976 CHEVROLET C10 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:CCL146Z158817 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:3Y85Z160955 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1927 FORD MODEL T CUSTOM ROADSTER Chassis#:OR83831 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1976 FORD F-250 HIGHBOY CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:F26YRA03167 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER S ROADSTER Chassis#:WP0CB2A83ES141020 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1957 CHEVROLET CUSTOM WAGON Chassis#:B57S306190 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1986 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC 1500 PICKUP Chassis#:1GTDC14H9GJ506574 Sold for $33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine by Park Ward Chassis#:FLW7 Sold for $33,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1962 Lincoln Continental Sedan Chassis#:2Y82H414582 Sold for $33,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Touring Chassis#:62708 Sold for $33,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1965 Chrysler 300L Convertible Chassis#:C453161763 Sold for $33,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey |