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While the Morris Garages made a variety of sports cars and saloons, it was the MG TC, first available in 1947, that gained world recognition and established it as a sports car icon in the post-war sports car world.
In 1945 MG produced 81 examples of the TC. This was an astonishing accomplishment due to World War II just ending. During the war many automobile factories had been transformed into military supply plants which produced items in support of the war effort. Factories throughout Europe were bombed daily, demolishing or devastating many factories and sealing the fate of many companies. MG, however, was one of the lucky few that emerged at the end of the war and quickly began filling a gap that had become void due to the war. The world was ready and anxious to get back to racing. Enthusiasts were once again searching for a nimble vehicle that could carry them quickly through sharp corners and propel past the rest of the competition. Many American GI's who were based in Europe desperately searching for an American-equivalent sports car. The MG TC sports car was welcomed with open arms. It utilized technology from the 1939 TB which helped in its rush into production. It continued in production until 1949 when it was replaced by the MG TD. Over 10,000 TC models had been produced.
The example shown has a four-cylinder engine that produces just over 50 horsepower. It has a four-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, and a leaf springs and beam axle suspension. It carries chassis number XPAG6578.
At the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA this 1948 MG TC was expected to fetch between $20,000 - $35,000. It exceeded those expectations with a winning bid of $35,200.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
In 1945 MG produced 81 examples of the TC. This was an astonishing accomplishment due to World War II just ending. During the war many automobile factories had been transformed into military supply plants which produced items in support of the war effort. Factories throughout Europe were bombed daily, demolishing or devastating many factories and sealing the fate of many companies. MG, however, was one of the lucky few that emerged at the end of the war and quickly began filling a gap that had become void due to the war. The world was ready and anxious to get back to racing. Enthusiasts were once again searching for a nimble vehicle that could carry them quickly through sharp corners and propel past the rest of the competition. Many American GI's who were based in Europe desperately searching for an American-equivalent sports car. The MG TC sports car was welcomed with open arms. It utilized technology from the 1939 TB which helped in its rush into production. It continued in production until 1949 when it was replaced by the MG TD. Over 10,000 TC models had been produced.
The example shown has a four-cylinder engine that produces just over 50 horsepower. It has a four-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, and a leaf springs and beam axle suspension. It carries chassis number XPAG6578.
At the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA this 1948 MG TC was expected to fetch between $20,000 - $35,000. It exceeded those expectations with a winning bid of $35,200.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $35,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,200
1948 MG TC Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the MG TC
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 MG TC EX-PHIL HILL Chassis#: TC5194 Sold for USD$179,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC/4881 Sold for USD$35,840 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC/5447 Sold for USD$28,560 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1948 MG TC ROADSTER Chassis#: TC5452 Sold for USD$55,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC/4977 Sold for USD$30,240 2022 RM Sothebys : The House That Newman/Haas Racing Built | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC5452 Sold for USD$52,250 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC5435 Sold for USD$49,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC/5748 Sold for USD$44,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1948 MG TC Special Chassis#: TC6368 Sold for USD$60,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC6070 Sold for USD$49,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC6371 Sold for USD$38,080 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1948 MG TC ROADSTER Chassis#: TC.3901 Sold for USD$45,426 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1948 MG TC ROADSTER Chassis#: TC7272XPAG8145 Sold for USD$33,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1948 MG TC Roadster Sold for USD$27,500 2020 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | |
1948 MG TC Roadster Sold for USD$27,500 2020 Mecum : Glendale | |
1948 MG TC Roadster Chassis#: TC/7040 Sold for USD$28,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1948 MG TC Midget Chassis#: TC/5112 Sold for USD$112,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC5304 Sold for USD$33,501 2018 Historics @ Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
1948 MG TC Chassis#: TC5049 Sold for USD$32,191 2018 H &H Auctions - Classics & Motor Sport Hall of Fame | |
1948 MG TC Midget Chassis#: TC/6256 Sold for USD$22,550 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum |
MG TCs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 MG TC's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1948 MG TC | 2016 Fall Carlisle Auction | $34,000 | |||
1948 MG TC Roadster | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $33,000 | |||
1948 MG TC | 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction | ||||
948 MG TC | 2015 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $33,000 | |||
1948 MG TC Roadster | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $37,500 | |||
1948 MG TC Roadster | 2014 Auctions America : California | $21,000 | |||
1948 MG TC | TC8603 | 2013 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1948 MG TC | TC5537 | 2013 Coys Blenheim Palace | $14,000 | $18,000 | |
1948 MG TC Roadster | TC7309 | 2009 Bonhams Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano | $18,000 | $22,000 | |
1948 MG TC Roadster | TC7309 | 2009 Bonhams Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano | $18,000 | $22,000 | |
1948 MG TC | XPAG4436 | 2002 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction November 2002 | $20,000 |
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