1949 MG TC Sports Racer

1949 MG TC Sports Racer
Chassis no. TC/9006
Engine no. XPEG 1083 (see text)
1,500cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
Estimated 125bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Beam Axle with Leaf Springs - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Offered from the Robert "Bob" Koons Collection
*Expertly prepared for vintage racing and competition
*Extremely well built with tasteful period-correct upgrades and no expense spared
*Eligible for a host of vintage racing and rally events around the world

THE MG RACING CARS

MG went racing in 1930 and eventually produced open, two-seater sports cars that set the mold for the era; the factory race cars gathering victory after victory, as well as establishing many class speed records. In 1931, a specially prepared MG became the first 750cc powered car to exceed 100mph. MG had arrived as Britain's premier sporting marque. Sales to the public increased exponentially, while larger, more comfortable, yet sporting two-seaters, were produced. The direct MG Competition lineage goes right to the MG TC, which further benefited from the introduction of a synchromesh transmission. Universally, the MG TC did more than any other machine to foster and spread the cult of the European sports car in America.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This expertly prepared Sports Racing MG TC was built by the late Robert "Bob" Koons and Roy Gane; a team that worked for the Penske Racing Team in the glorious 1960s and early 1970s. The work was carried out at Bryn Mawr, PA-based Updraught Enterprises from 2007 through 2009. R&W Enterprises of East Fallowfield, PA built up a competition engine using a later MGTF 1500cc block, Carrillo rods, billet crankshaft, forged Arias pistons, and various other vintage speed parts, resulting in 125bhp and 123ft/lbs. at 5,500rpm. The original numbers matching engine was retained, in case anyone might want to re-install it in the future. A Lucas Laystall head, Vertex Magneto, 1½" SU carburetors, and duel SU fuel pumps were fitted as well. In addition to the performance work, the car was restored cosmetically, with high-quality woodland green paint and a leather interior with exact replica MG competition seats. Throughout the whole process, the intent was to engineer, construct, and finish an MG TC true to how Gane and Koons historically worked on Roger Penske's cars. The TC debuted at the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in September 2009. Subsequently, the TC has raced successfully at other SVRA events, including the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, New Jersey Motorsports Park, and Pocono International Raceway.