1946 MG TC

David McKay made his circuit racing debut at Bathurst in this very MG TC in 1951. It was in this car that David won many championships in NSW and Victoria before selling the TC in 1953. At that time, it had covered nearly 100,000 miles. David soon after began racing another MG, known as the “Red Cigar”. He sold this car to Bruce Shaw, a Sydney architect for the sum of £700. The condition and reputation were such that it commanded this price when TCs were selling for as low as £450. In 1968, having travelled 200,000 miles, Rod Hiley became the 7th owner. He restored the car in the 1980s, with a focus being made to present it in the same form that David McKay raced it in. The engine is heavily modified, featuring a bore-out to 1466cc, as well as a lightened flywheel, electronic ignition and 1 ½ SU carburettors. It features a 4.22:1 ratio Austin-Healey Sprite differential and Monaro finned brake drums.

Did you know?

MG Held a Land Speed Record – MG wasn’t just about roadsters; they built record-breaking speed machines! In 1957, the MG EX181, nicknamed the "Roaring Raindrop," hit 410 km/h (254 mph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats. It was driven by none other than Sir Stirling Moss, proving MG could do more than just weekend cruising.

MG Started in a Side Room of a Dealership – Unlike big car companies, MG didn’t begin in a fancy factory. It was started in a tiny corner of an Oxford Morris dealership in the 1920s by Cecil Kimber, who just wanted to build faster and sportier versions of Morris cars. The “MG” actually stands for Morris Garages!

The Original MG Factory is Now a University – The famous Longbridge factory, where MGs were built for nearly 100 years, is no longer producing cars. Instead, part of the site has been turned into a college campus—meaning students now study where some of the most legendary MGs were once made!