MG TC (1946)
MG TC (1946), completely restored, expert rating 1-, engine overhauled
Overview
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Highlights and general information
A 1946 MG TC in British Racing Green with beige leather interior is for sale.
Highlights
- Certificate dated 07/2015 with a grade of 1-
- Completely restored by MIKA in Mölln:
- New ash wood body underframe
- Engine overhauled
- Converted to Alfin Style aluminum brake drums
- More modern steering gear for better steering precision (can be removed without leaving any traces, original part available)
- Rear lights converted to LED technology
- Extensive investments totaling approx. €60,000
- Extensive documentation with original letter and complete invoices
- New service just completed
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1946
- First registration: USA, 1946
- Location: 22607 Hamburg, Germany
- Number of previous owners: 4
- Restored
- Accident-free
- Registered
- H license plate
- TÜV until 07/2026
- Ready to drive
Model history
The MG TC was introduced in 1945 as the brand's first post-war model and was based on the MG TB. Powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine with around 55 hp, the TC was particularly known for its tuning potential. The interior offered more space thanks to a wider body, while the classic layout with the speedometer on the right-hand side was retained.
Despite its right-hand drive layout, the MG TC was successfully exported to the US, where it was delivered with modified headlights and bumpers. Between 1945 and 1949, over 10,000 units were produced – an unprecedented production record for MG at the time.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: British Racing Green
- Interior: beige leather upholstery
- Beige folding roof
- Repainted: The car was completely repainted as part of the restoration.
Engine and transmission:
- 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine with 54 hp (40 kW)
- Manual transmission
- Engine overhauled during restoration
- New engine oil with filter and spark plugs
Mileage
- Mileage: 30,365 mi (read)
- Mileage verifiable: partially (based on existing documentation)
- No service history available
Documentation
- Vehicle documents
- Original letter
- Complete invoices
- Appraisal (07/2015, grade 1-), additional appraisals available
Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody
- Tires: good tread, but already somewhat older
- Brakes: good condition, retrofitted Alfin Style aluminum brake drums
- Bodywork: good condition with a few minor signs of wear
- Underbody: good condition with no rust
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle
Known defects
- No defects are known
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle
Summary
A comprehensively restored 1946 MG TC in British Racing Green with beige interior is for sale. The vehicle has been high-quality restored by MIKA in Mölln, including a new ash wood subframe and an overhauled engine. Furthermore, the MG has been converted to Alfin Style aluminum brake drums and LED rear lights. With a grade 1- condition report, valid TÜV until July 2026, and H license plate, the MG TC is ready to drive and ready for new adventures.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
Technik: Der MG TC war der erste Wagen, den MG nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg 1945 herausbrachte. Er sah dem Vorkriegs-TB sehr ähnlich und hatte fast den gleichen Motor. Mit geringfügig auf 7,4 : 1 erhöhter Kompression leistete er 54,5 bhp (40 kW) bei 5200/min. Der Innenraum des neuen Wagens war breiter und bot eine modernere Ausstattung. Er erreichte eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 140 km/h. Der MT TC wurde auch in die USA exportiert, allerdings nur in rechtsgelenkter Ausführung. Die Exportversion hatte geringfügig kleinere „Sealed Beam“-Scheinwerfer nach US-Standard, größere, doppelte Rücklichter, eine Blinkanlage und verchromte Stoßfänger vorn und hinten. Es wurden über 10.000 Fahrzeuge gefertigt, für MG-Verhältnisse eine große Zahl. 1947 kostete das Fahrzeug in Großbritannien £ 527. LG Tom