Originally Posted By pandy
Originally Posted By Gambalunga
My father ordered a blue MG TC at the Earles Court Motor Show in 1948. It was the first blue MG to be delivered in Australia (1949). He liked the Morgan but was worried the wooden frame would not stand up to the rough Australian roads. Given the state of today's roads I don't think he needed to worry.


Er....correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that the T series bodywork was hung on an ash frame too.

I never really checked on that but it seems you are correct. The MG TC has a fair amount of wood in it too, particularly around the doors. The ash frame of a modern trad is somewhat more complete. I have no idea of the structure of the 4/4 that was contemporary with the TC.


Peter

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