1949 MG TC

VIN: XPAG9042Modified

$544,500

Sold

1949 MG TC

Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 10 - Jan 18, 2015

  • Lot

    2510

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    XPAG9042

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Engine Type

    I4

  • Horsepower

    54

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Green

  • Exterior Color

    British Racing Green

  • Generation

    1946-1950 MG TC

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Silver painted wire wheels, cycle front fenders, oil filter, braced roll bar, dual SU carbs, aeroscreens, bucket seats, banjo spoke steering wheel, tube headers.

Condition

Driven by Carroll Shelby at Norman, OK in May 1952 to wins in two races, his very first victories. Restored to very high standards and very well maintained to near show car standards. Ron Pratte collection.

Market commentary

Sold at B-J's Las Vegas auction for $313,500 in 2008 when it was a feature car in the auction. Its profile was less prominent this year among all the Ron Pratte cars, but it still outdid its result seven years ago, and by a healthy margin, lending enormous credence to the power that Carroll Shelby provenance still wields over collectors in the U.S.

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