1947 MG TC MG Red with Fawn Trim and Hood mgb This prompted MG Boss John

This prompted MG Boss John Thornley to say that it was a car that “No managing director would be ashamed to leave this car in his car park”

competing successfully in countless rallies

MGBs are still popular with classic racers today

This illustration shows a typical 1947 car finished in Black with Red Trim

The car featured a 1098cc engine

1947 MG TC MG Red with Fawn Trim and Hood mgb This prompted MG Boss JohnThe MG TC Midget is one of the best known MGs to come out of Abingdon since the Second World War and its what many people think of as a classic MG. It was introduced in 1945 and more than 10,000 were produced before its production run ended in 1949. One notable customer in England for the TC was the Duke of Edinburgh who owned one before marrying Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen, in 1947. This illustration shows a typical 1947 car finished in MG