Belgian registration title

Formerly owned by Belgian driver Paul Swaelens
Pre-war look and post-war performance
Recent bodywork and mechanical work

The day after the Second World War, the English firm Morris Garage, or MG, resumed production of its cars. In the process, the British government decided to help the economic recovery by allocating steel to car manufacturers exporting at least 75% of their production. The management of the English company therefore decided to export its flagship products, and the TC was soon in the USA. This car was a huge success in the American market, which was discovering cars that were not very powerful but quite light and cheap, contrary to the big names in their market. In the late 1940s and 1950s, the MG TC was a real first step to motor sport. Some of the greatest American drivers learned at its wheel: Phil Hill, Sam Collier, and Briggs Cunningham. It was with this image in mind and after reading José Rosinski's test of this car in the September 1965 issue of Sport Auto, that Hervé Charbonneaux was inspired to buy one… one day. The sporting capacities of this car were proven during numerous competitions where amateurs and professionals competed. An example given to us by Hervé Charbonneaux is the following: "In 1949, the driver Betty Haig finished a fantastic 7th overall in the Coupe des Alpes at the wheel of a TC, just behind a factory Bristol 400, and ahead of a powerful Allard!”

This is how Hervé Charbonneaux bought the TC 3559 chassis in 2019. This car, with its clear history, belonged to the Belgian motorsport legend Paul Swaelens. It is presented here in a nice condition. Freshly repainted in a black shade, this car has a bodywork that betrays no defects that we could expect on a car of this age. The chrome highlights the overall presentation, and the folding windscreen deliberately offers a sporty line reminiscent of the racing masterpieces of the 1930s. The upholstery is made of red leather with a nice patina, offering a superb look and a rudimentary comfort of course but appreciable. The edge elements work. Everything about this car makes you want to drive it. The car was recently serviced at VDV-Grant (formerly Automobiles Vanderveken) in Belgium, the mechanics were adjusted and the electrical system has been checked. Finally, all four tyres and rims were replaced. In good English fashion, the design was made with the famous "what if it rains?"… So yes, this car has a soft top and side screens! In short, here is the opportunity to acquire a MG TC in a nice configuration and with an interesting history.

This car will be sold by auction by AGUTTES Auction House, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, on June the 20th, 2021.
The digital catalog is available by the following link
https://www.aguttes.com/en/catalog/113642?

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