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MG TC



MG TC

MG TC

MG TC

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.

On loan from Forrest Shumway of San Diego, CA


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