Although many enthusiasts long to park a pristine classic in their garage, there is much to be said for a high-end driver. Cars of that caliber can still turn heads, but the owner can slip behind the wheel, knowing that an errant stone won’t mar perfection. That perfectly encapsulates this 1946 MG TC Midget. Its recent restoration has left it presenting as a high-end driver, needing nothing but a new home. The seller has listed the Midget here on eBay in Stanley, New York. Eleven bids have pushed the price to $13,200, which is below the reserve.

MG released the TC Midget in 1945 as its first post-war offering. Although sharing many styling cues with its predecessor, the company expanded the passenger compartment width without making the car any wider. This strategy provided improved occupant comfort without compromising the nimble handling that was a hallmark of MG’s iconic sports cars. The seller confirms they recently performed a restoration but admits they didn’t achieve Concours-level results. The Midget still presents extremely well as a high-end driver. The British Racing Green paint possesses a deep shine, and the panels are as straight as an arrow. There is no mention of rust, and I see nothing in the supplied images suggesting any problems lurk beneath the surface. The Beige soft-top provides a classy contrast, and the trim looks excellent. The restoration must have included refurbishing the wire wheels, as they are in as-new condition.

If this MG has a highlight, that honor falls to its interior. Trimmed in leather that matches the top, it looks spectacular. There is no wear, only the wrinkles that leather develops with elegant aging. The contrasting Black carpet is excellent, and the timber dash looks flawless. MG followed an interesting strategy with the TC, placing the tachometer directly in front of the driver, but the speedometer in front of the passenger. It allowed the driver to focus on maximizing performance, but also meant that it was impossible to lie to the passenger about the speed. I often wonder how many arguments that layout caused, and how many were prevented. Of course, the first thing many readers will notice is that this Midget is right-hand drive. This configuration poses some issues when overtaking and in other daily situations, but adapting to being on the “wrong” side is surprisingly easy.

MG followed a familiar path when developing the TC. It used the same 1,250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine as the MG TB. However, a slight increase in compression pushed power from 54hp to a dizzying 54.4hp. The power feeds to the road via a four-speed manual transmission, while power assistance for the steering and brakes wasn’t on the options list. It is unclear whether the seller’s restoration included a mechanical refresh, but the tidy engine bay doesn’t flatter to deceive. This Midget runs and drives well, with no identified issues or shortcomings.

The listing statistics for this 1946 MG TC Midget may be modest, but they have translated into some pretty respectable auction action. There is plenty of time remaining in the seller’s auction, allowing us to speculate about a potential final price. Recent sales results suggest a figure of around $20,000 is achievable, though the car’s overall condition may push bidding higher. This Midget is an exceptionally tidy classic, but are you attracted enough to make a play for this British beauty?