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Stunning Restoration/Receipts Galore/1250cc I4/4-Speed Manual/Side Curtains
Stock #:
6401
Exterior Color:
Sequoia Cream
Interior Color:
Green
Body Type:
Roadster
Transmission:
4 Speed Manual
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
1250cc I4
Mileage:
56,257
1947 MG TC Roadster

For consignment, a 1947 MG TC roadster with a title verified 56,257 actual miles. This is a very fine example that's been well cared for by an MG enthusiast and collector. A folder with receipts of parts purchased and service will accompany this car and give the new owner a history of its upkeep.

Exterior
A particular air of class and quality is relayed by the Sequoia Cream paint that covers this car and its full length front green grille and rally light bar are bedazzled with badges and emblems from various clubs and affiliations. A chariot like profile has the cab set far back, almost to the rear axle and behind a long front end which will not be confused with very many cars. The low door is almost a mere suggestion of a door which opens in reverse and allows easy access to the interior. 19-inch wire wheels are less than five inches wide and provide some ground clearance for this low sports car, plus there's a matching spare on the back. Beginning back at the grille, the chrome shell is in fantastic condition as is the brightwork to include the marker lights on the fender, the headlight barrels, wheels, and the luggage rack on back. A tan canvas top is fully retractable and houses two small plastic windows in the rear and we note the side curtains are included for driving during an errant storm. The top is a bit dirty and contains one small area of wear and two small holes but will suffice to keep the elements out. Other imperfections include a few minor scratches, otherwise the exterior is in beautiful shape.

Interior
A storage pocket is included on the light green leather panels that cover the inner doors and is a nice contrast to the cream exterior. A split bench seat in the same green leather is simple and stitched and the seats are intersected by the transmission hump, while a small storage area exists behind the seats. Overall in very good condition, the leather shows some minor creases from use, but is 100% presentable and clean. The banjo style 4 spoke steering wheel is on the right side, which we call the wrong side, but is the proper British side. Behind it, a curvaceous dashboard made of real wood and housing gauges, knobs, and switches in a logical arrangement that puts the tachometer front and center and speedometer in front of the navigator. A number of dash plaques from previous shows and events are attached to the dash displaying this car's breadth of travel and provenance. Rising from the transmission hump is the straight shifter cradled in a ball socket style boot. Low pile black carpet covers the floor and is quite plush.

Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover we find a gleaming green 1250cc inline 4 cylinder engine with Pertronix ignition and rated at 54.5 horsepower. It is fed fuel by two SU carburetors and tied to a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle with 5.125 gearing. Drum brakes are found at all four wheels.

Undercarriage
Simplicity is the name of the game underneath where we find a very clean undercarriage. We note some surface rust on a leaf spring and some oil on the oil pan, and that's really the entire list of things to note. A single exhaust runs from the engine to a stainless steel muffler, then exits out the back through a tailpipe. The simple suspension consists of leaf springs front and rear.

Drive-Ability
This writer's father wrenched on MG's in the 1950's, so just to sit in one is special. A quick prime of the carbs and the car bubbled to life with that skinny exhaust sound so characteristically British. Off we go onto the loop and this spry little car was built to go! Shifts are short and crisp, and the drivetrain is eager, while the drum brakes work with the gearing to slow the car down. Visibility with the top up is challenging directly behind you, but the door is so low, simply employing a quick look back works just fine and with the top down, the sky's the limit for visibility.

This is not just a piece of British motoring, it's a piece of automotive history. If not for these early MG's we might not have developed our own American brands of sports cars and roadsters, think Corvette. War is ugly, but one positive legacy of WWII was the exposure of Americans to foreign cars which have merits of their own, and ended up creating clubs and racing and careers right here in the good old U.S. of A.!

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 855-201-7026. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!

Vehicle Description

1947 MG TC Roadster

For consignment, a 1947 MG TC roadster with a title verified 56,257 actual miles. This is a very fine example that's been well cared for by an MG enthusiast and collector. A folder with receipts of parts purchased and service will accompany this car and give the new owner a history of its upkeep.

Exterior
A particular air of class and quality is relayed by the Sequoia Cream paint that covers this car and its full length front green grille and rally light bar are bedazzled with badges and emblems from various clubs and affiliations. A chariot like profile has the cab set far back, almost to the rear axle and behind a long front end which will not be confused with very many cars. The low door is almost a mere suggestion of a door which opens in reverse and allows easy access to the interior. 19-inch wire wheels are less than five inches wide and provide some ground clearance for this low sports car, plus there's a matching spare on the back. Beginning back at the grille, the chrome shell is in fantastic condition as is the brightwork to include the marker lights on the fender, the headlight barrels, wheels, and the luggage rack on back. A tan canvas top is fully retractable and houses two small plastic windows in the rear and we note the side curtains are included for driving during an errant storm. The top is a bit dirty and contains one small area of wear and two small holes but will suffice to keep the elements out. Other imperfections include a few minor scratches, otherwise the exterior is in beautiful shape.

Interior
A storage pocket is included on the light green leather panels that cover the inner doors and is a nice contrast to the cream exterior. A split bench seat in the same green leather is simple and stitched and the seats are intersected by the transmission hump, while a small storage area exists behind the seats. Overall in very good condition, the leather shows some minor creases from use, but is 100% presentable and clean. The banjo style 4 spoke steering wheel is on the right side, which we call the wrong side, but is the proper British side. Behind it, a curvaceous dashboard made of real wood and housing gauges, knobs, and switches in a logical arrangement that puts the tachometer front and center and speedometer in front of the navigator. A number of dash plaques from previous shows and events are attached to the dash displaying this car's breadth of travel and provenance. Rising from the transmission hump is the straight shifter cradled in a ball socket style boot. Low pile black carpet covers the floor and is quite plush.

Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover we find a gleaming green 1250cc inline 4 cylinder engine with Pertronix ignition and rated at 54.5 horsepower. It is fed fuel by two SU carburetors and tied to a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle with 5.125 gearing. Drum brakes are found at all four wheels.

Undercarriage
Simplicity is the name of the game underneath where we find a very clean undercarriage. We note some surface rust on a leaf spring and some oil on the oil pan, and that's really the entire list of things to note. A single exhaust runs from the engine to a stainless steel muffler, then exits out the back through a tailpipe. The simple suspension consists of leaf springs front and rear.

Drive-Ability
This writer's father wrenched on MG's in the 1950's, so just to sit in one is special. A quick prime of the carbs and the car bubbled to life with that skinny exhaust sound so characteristically British. Off we go onto the loop and this spry little car was built to go! Shifts are short and crisp, and the drivetrain is eager, while the drum brakes work with the gearing to slow the car down. Visibility with the top up is challenging directly behind you, but the door is so low, simply employing a quick look back works just fine and with the top down, the sky's the limit for visibility.

This is not just a piece of British motoring, it's a piece of automotive history. If not for these early MG's we might not have developed our own American brands of sports cars and roadsters, think Corvette. War is ugly, but one positive legacy of WWII was the exposure of Americans to foreign cars which have merits of their own, and ended up creating clubs and racing and careers right here in the good old U.S. of A.!

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 855-201-7026. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!

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About Classic Auto Mall

Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.

Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:

  • 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
  • Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
  • 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
  • 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space


Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania         48 miles                New York City                           132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania             35 miles                Washington, DC                       123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania                 78 miles                Maple Grove Raceway             9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania                65 miles                King of Prussia Mall                 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania              39 miles

This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.

With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.

Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.

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