1949 MG TC Roadster
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Sports cars largely disappeared from the American market during the Great Depression. After World War II, determined enthusiasts imported European roadsters, like the British MG TC, to satisfy their desires. With its four-cylinder, 54-horsepower engine, the TC wasn't much of a performer, but it was fun! American automakers noticed the trend and the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Thunderbird soon appeared.
Sports cars largely disappeared from the American market during the Great Depression. After World War II, determined enthusiasts imported European roadsters, like the British MG TC, to satisfy their desires. With its four-cylinder, 54-horsepower engine, the TC wasn't much of a performer, but it was fun! American automakers noticed the trend and the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Thunderbird soon appeared.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1949
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.72.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Leather
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Canvas
Chromium
Color
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 48.5 in
Width: 56 in
Length: 138 in
Wheelbase: 94 in
Weight: 1735 lb
Diameter: 19 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 2.55 in (Bore)
Inscriptions
On center of steering wheel: MG On upper center of radiator: MG (cloisonne decal) On center rear tire mount: MG (cloisonne decal) Left hubs: UNDO / MG / LEFT (NEAR) SIDE Right hubs: UNDO / MG / RIGHT (OFF) SIDE
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