MG TA/TB/TC

The early T-types are already some of the most entertaining pre-war buys, but you can make plenty of easy improvements to Abingdon’s charmers without spoiling their wonderful look

MG’s T-type Midgets of the 1936-1949 period have a strong following among those who admire the cars, even if nippy two-seater sports way of they offer little in the elements! protection against the in When the TA Midget appeared PB, following 1936, it replaced MG’s style, the two-seater open-car on an ash featuring steel bodywork frame. The TA had a slightly wider track and slightly longer wheelbase. The MPJG overhead valve power unit from the Wolseley 10 was modified with twin SU and carburettors and an improved camshaft manifold system. Its 1292cc engine put out 50bhp at 50bhp at 450rpm, with a top speed approaching 80mph. A four-speed gearbox had synchromesh on the top two ratios, had nine-while the hydraulic brakes inch drums. was The superseding TB Midget a tuned introduced in 1939, with as found in the XPAG 1250cc engine, making 54bhp Morris Ten Series M, TB Midgets at 5200rpm. Just 279 two-seater or were built – as an open – making Tickford drophead coupé version. them the most sought-after shared The post-war TC Midget pre-war the 1250cc engine of the incorporated TB, though the engine the 0-60mph improvements that saw while time dip below 23 seconds, fuel maintaining reasonable 26-30mpg. consumption at around room in the There was slightly more an extra cockpit with the bodywork An export few inches wider overall. US with some version was sent to the satisfy its revised spec details to ever built in regulations, though only right-hand drive form. While most MG T-Types their enthusiasts insist on keeping as possible cherished cars as original the BRDC – and for those following – there race route, it is essential can improve are modifications that spoiling those performance without splendid looks.