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1949 MG TC

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 17, 2024.

$61,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $55,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
MG T-series
Generation
TC
Version
TC
Chassis
TC9853EXU
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 18 comparable sales, 148% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,750 to $22,175
Median$19,125
Sales behind it18Likely

From 18 sales of the MG T-series TC in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,750 and $22,175.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 MG TCBring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$26,250
1949 MG TCBring a Trailer, Jan. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 30, 2026$60,000
1949 MG TCGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025Gooding Christie'sSept. 20, 2025$13,000
Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1949 MG TCBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2025$16,619
1949 MG TCBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2025$21,950
1949 MG TCBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$30,000
1949 MG TCRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$21,000
34-Years-Owned 1948 MG TCBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$10,250