[Mg-t] 1948 MG TC Rally Car For Sale in Southern California

[Rob Johnson]

Thanks Bob,

I'm pretty excited about the restoration.

Regards, Rob

On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 5:17 AM, Bob Grunau <grunau.garage at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> Hi Guys,
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> Before you get too excited, I talked Rob into restoring the TC-V8 and keep
> it.  Work has started, so I doubt the TC is for sale now.
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> Bob
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> Bob Grunau
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> 150 Pinewood Trail,
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> Mississauga, Ontario
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> Canada, L5G-2L1
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> 905-274-4136
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> *From:* Mg-t [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *John Seim
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 26, 2016 1:35 PM
> *To:* MG-TABC GROUP; MG-T Group
> *Subject:* [Mg-t] 1948 MG TC Rally Car For Sale in Southern California
>
>
>
> Rob Johnson
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> Mobile: 714-788-6438
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> robjohnson52 at gmail.com
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> *RARE 1948 MG TC*
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> *POST WAR RALLY/RACE CAR *
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> Offered for sale is a rare example of a Post War Hot Rod modified sports
> car. This 1948 MG TC (EXPAG #5025) is one of a handful of early MG TCs
> modified in the U.S. for street legal weekend racing. This car was upgraded
> with an infamous 1937/1940 Ford V8 60 engine equipped with all of the
> 1950’s period correct high performance equipment. These engines were
> successfully used in dirt midgets or small hydroplane racing applications.
>
> EXPAG #5025 was raced in the Mid Michigan region from the mid 1950’s to
> the late 1960’s and was an early member of the SCCA (#732) and, still
> obtains its original member tag on the firewall. The car won numerous
> plaques and trophies which unfortunately were sold separately at an estate
> auction.
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> The car is currently in need of restoration, however, is a perfect
> candidate for running at events such as the Monterey Historics or other
> vintage racing venues.
>
> Listed below are additional details on the car:
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> *Engine*
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> French Block 2367 CC Ford V8 60
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> Aluminum Oil Pan
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> *Smith* Aluminum Heads
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> *Offenhauser* Water Manifolds
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> Offenhauser 2 Pot Intake Manifold
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> 2 – *Stromberg* 81 Carburetors
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> *Harmon Collins* Dual Point/Dual Coil Distributor
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> 2 – Original *Stellings* Air Cleaners
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> Dual Fuel Pump System
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> *Transmission*
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> European Ford 37/40 V8 60 3 speed (clutch arm on right side)
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> Unique One Off  Fabricated Articulating Shift Linkage
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> *Body*
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> Original Primrose Yellow w/Green Interior (Body was Blasted and Primed)
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> Removed Running Boards
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> Bobbed Front Fenders
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> No Hood Sides
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> *Wheels*
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> 5 - Factory MG “Special Tuning” 16 inch Wires
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> *Interior*
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> Original Leather Bench Seat
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> Custom Wind Screen
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> Original 50s *Bell* Four Spoke Steering Wheel
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> Early 50s *Stewart Warner* Head Temp Gauges
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> *Additional Parts Included*
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> Rare Bicycle Front Fenders with Aluminum Brackets
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> 2 - *Brooklyn* Wind Screens
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> *From: *Rob Johnson <robjohnson52 at gmail.com>
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> *Date: *January 26, 2016 9:59:34 AM PST
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> *To: *John Seim <kingseim at earthlink.net>
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> *Subject: 48 MG TC Rally Car For Sale*
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> Hi John,
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> I met you a year or so back at the Olde Ship at one of the Club meetings
> and am the brother n law of Gary McMahon. I thought that you might be able
> to give me some advice on how to sell my car. Due to the passing of my
> father I now have too many cars and project cars for the room and have
> decided to sell most of the project cars. I have attached a document about
> the car and a couple of pictures. I wanted to reach out to the MG community
> before I use advertising like EBay.
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> Thanks for any help that you may be able to provide.
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> Best Regards,
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> Rob Johnson
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> (714) 788-6438 (cell)
>
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