MG TC (EXU), 1949 information

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The MG TC was the first new post-war MG. The TC was introduced in 1945, and based on the pre-war TB, it was very similar. A major improvement to the TC was the larger interior, which was increased by 10 cm. The design was similar to the pre-war TB, with swept separate wings, large 19-inch wire wheels and a folding windshield.
The MG TB/TC series were much admired by the American soldiers who were on the point of returning to America; this type of small sports car with its smooth handling, was not yet known in America...
As a result, many TBs and TCs were shipped to America, and also the MG TC was in great demand at the other side of the pond.
All TCs had right-hand steering, leaf springs all around and a 54 bhp four-cylinder engine.
In 1950, the MG TC was succeeded by the MG TD.

Technical data

four cylinder engine
carburettors: 2x S.U.
cylinder capacity: 1250cc.
capacity: 54 bhp. at 5200 rpm.
top-speed: 128 km/h. - 80 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
weight: 820 kgs.

Information

MG TC EXU model, year 1949. Colour black with a red leather interior and a beige soft top. This special MG TC is in concourse condition! The automobile was fully restored and overhauled by a renown Dutch MG specialist. a very comprehensive restoration file is present including a photo reportage. Recently this car was given a 'Classicar Shine & Protect' Protech paint protection treatment.

EXU model: this model was built in 1948 and 1949 for the busy streets of Los Angeles in the USA. these models were fitted with bumpers and chrome overriders to protect the vulnerable wings. (The bumpers look very much the same as the later MG TD versions). The EXU models were also fitted with smaller headlamps and different rear lights. the teil lights were lined up with the top of the petrol tank. in these two years a total of 449 MG TC EXU models have been built. Not many original EXU models survived; many owners deleted the EXU specifications restoring the cars. This MG TC EXU is 100% original!

This is one of the most beautiful MG TC's in the Netherlands and probably the only original EXU model!

This classic car was on offer at
Smiths-Veglia.

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