MG TC
1949
Engine Type |
Inline 4 |
Assembled in |
Abington, England |
Bore & Stroke |
2.60 x 3.50 in |
Number Built |
10,000 |
Displacement |
1250 cc |
Transmission |
4-Speed |
Valves |
OHV |
Other |
N/A |
Horsepower |
54 @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel Economy |
N/A |
Wheelbase |
94 inches |
Top Speed |
75 mph |
Weight |
1,735 lb |
Cost new |
$1850.00 |
In 1922 Cecil Kember was General Manager of Morris Distributors
in Oxfordshire. He gained a reputation by winning a gold medal
in the London Lands End Trials for not being penalized the entire
race. The car he won in was a Morris "Cowley" car. In 1924, a
limited number of cars would be built for paying customers. By
1925, MG had reached legitimate production car status.
The group of people that fueled the car company the most were
American servicemen who were stationed in Europe. They realized
that these cars were small, well-handling and speedy. The TC
produced from 1945-49 were the first foreign cars to have a
large American enthusiast following. The TC's by U.S. standards
were small, economical and fun to drive. They were also durable
and inexpensive, which became an important selling point as
American customers began spending their money on second cars.
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On loan from Forrest Shumway of San Diego, CA
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