This is our MG TC - classic, risky, and unforgettably British | E2E E03

[@jasonawilliams]

Love the "Knitting Cam"! Another great episode! Hoping this channel picks up some steam!

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Definitely leaning into the Cars + Knitting = Awesome motif! Thanks again for all your help, this channel wouldn't be possible without your help!

[@amandahaugland2201]

Thank you! I've been amazed by (and very grateful for) all the support we've gotten so far! A lot of time and work go into every episode, and we are so glad that you are enjoying our efforts. Thanks again!

[@steveallen4589]

Really enjoyed this video, thank you. My Dad was in the RAF during the war and was stationed overseas. He had an MG TC which friends kept for him in their barn whilst he was away and it was there for him when he came back.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Wow, what an incredible legacy. The TC is such a special car, we're so glad your father returned safely and that his car was waiting for him. Thanks for sharing this story, it's really special to us!

[@warrendavidson4427]

You guys are killing it! Keep up the great work. Great job on the videography, love how you capture the beauty of your cars. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Thanks so much, Warren. We love getting to show off the cars as cinematically and creatively as possible while keeping things lighthearted and fun. We're glad you're along for the ride!

[@testsubject6676]

I like this show more with each episode. That voiceover at the beginning earned my like right away and while I learn things, I get lots of funny bits. Speaking of surprise (and possibly fear) while this is a super neat car, I would probably be terrified to ride in it.

[@tedmoss]

Try a Tesla in FSD mode.

[@testsubject6676]

@@tedmoss Oh yeah. I'd be scared that it would drive me to an unknown location where I would be slain and robbed in that order.

[@michaelbalch9693]

Your channel has great content and video editing. Thanks for sharing your collection.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Thank you so much! We really wanted to make something that was just as special and unique as the Haugland Collection. We're so glad you're joining us on the journey too!

[@SG-sp8ht]

Another great episode, thanks a lot! The TC was my fathers daily from 1962 on for many years and he still owns it. Makes fun to drive on sunny days even here in Germany... go on with these great videos! I like your score and your honest opinion on the driven cars.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

That's incredible that your father still owns his TC from decades ago - what an incredible history and heritage he's preserving. We're so glad you're here for our series all the way from Germany and can't wait to send more epsiodes your way!

[@dotpeat1372]

Nice video and you discussed it cleanly. Small remark I have to make is on the safety fast slogan. Basically Cecil Kimber, proprietor, started with leftovers, disappointed engines to be scrapped by William Morris. As a sales guy, liked sporting with them and saw potential in a fast going trend motoring for all in the early 20's, transport during the week and leisure in the weekend. Many cars in those days had nearly no brakes, on the racetrack even no brakes. He did concern about that and rapidly increased the braking capacity significantly as the performance rapidly improved in just a few years. Motoring innovation was very quick those days. Unfortunately Cecil was a commoner and never taken seriously by the higher society of motoring manufacturers in the years before, during and after the war. Cecil was only admired by certain circles, even FPorsche helped him in getting his superchrgers right(an Eyton design).. Morris, not an engineer, more an assembler, was never keen on Cecil racing aspirations. Morris was only interested in making money. Cecil had even difficulty to convince the UK government to do more for the motoring industry as it was falling behind a lot of other countries. UK has always been more a steam rather than petrol country. Had Cecil not been killed in 45, much more would have come from him, like making a peoples car together with Ferguson.. he was visionary and a self tought engineer with an excellent team round him including his wife, stipulating that design and styling were also important in selling cars, something Morris not really endorsed.. Anyway, up till 1935 MG was at its peak, thereafter, Morris wanted more money, old tame Wolseley engines reintroduced, preferring cheaper run of the mill T's yo be made in higher quantities. The earlier 30s look the same but eere much more potent and characterful; your score wouldbe much higher! Did like your upload! Yhanks for that.

[@ahaugland1]

Thanks for the comments! We do have earlier MGs in the collection as well, in the form of an MG PA and an MG NB. The engines are definitely more advanced in design than the XPAG engine that ended up in the T series. At some point we will have to do a video with one or both of those cars, but I have to teach Amy how to properly double-clutch first as there are no synchros on those gearboxes!

[@paulleverenz3396]

I passed on an original mint condition TC owned by a woman in our mountain community because I had too many cars at that time and had no garage space to shelter it from the harsh winter conditions. Glad I did that. Any RHD classic was fraught with danger on these mountain roads. My first quasi restoration about four decades ago was a ‘55 MG Magnette; cute as could be but once I got it driving I disliked it intensely. Imagine my horror when my teenage son showed up at my home with a tired ‘80s MG roadster he bought before consulting me. Worst British nightmare was performing a complete brake job on a friend’s ‘85 Aston Martin early V8. Would like view more episodes of specimens in your collection. Thanks very much.

[@NicholasKinnie]

Great to see your wonderful example of the car and to see it on the road. I've researched this car quite a bit but this video really added significantly to my understanding.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

The TC is such a fantastic car, we're glad to show it off. Especially as it came from your home country!

[@janetwells3015]

Fun stuff, you two!

[@Everyday2Exotic]

It's impossible not to have fun when Alex and Amy are involved! Thanks so much for the love and support!

[@FolsomDann]

Loved the episode and the presentation and production. This is the first I'd seen, have subscribed and look forward to future shows. Have loved British cars since my parents owned a TD in the 50's and have owned more than a few British cars. My fun car is a 1963 Lotus Super 7 which I've owned three separate times now. I'm a car guy to the core and also a TV guy. Don't know what your backgrounds are but your on-camera presence is terrific and the production is first rate. You've pointed out some editing inconsistencies but I think they're minor and add to the charm of the show. I spent more than 50 years in broadcasting (started really young) and even spent a couple years at KGW in Portland. Keep up the great work.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

This is such a terribly belated comment - but THANK YOU so much from all of us for your kind comment! We love what we get to do and hope that it shows in the videos. We're getting better with each episode (check out the Volvo one that released last week, I think that's probably the best we've gotten it so far!) but if you do have any specific feedback or ways that we can make this better, we'd love to hear. Thanks again for chiming in and we're honored to have you along for the ride!

[@paulwarren9298]

I also have a 1948 red MG TC, serial No. 6583, and I agree with all your comments!

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Glad to know that we're not alone in our evaluation! The MG TC is such a beautiful and unique car, I cam imagine it sparks the same delight when you see it (but maybe driving isn't quite the same, ha!)

[@ahaugland1]

This one iis TC6567 so very close in production date to yours!

[@johnschwelm7094]

e us TC6948

[@KarenWilson-d9g]

Another fun and for this one, fear-provoking episode. OMG NO seatbelts! Being of the generation where seatbelts were first used and mandated, my parents effectively instilled the thoughts of “prevent certain death” by using the seat belt every time. My father also survived going through and then back through a non-safety glass windshield, that having a seatbelt in place would have prevented. I would love to ride in this were it a special seat in a Merry-go- round.

[@ahaugland1]

We usually try to put seat belts in our cars if it is feasible, The downside of the MG TC is the floorboards are made out of relatively thin plywood, so there really isn't a good way to put in a lap belt and no way whatsoever to put in a 3 point seat belt. Fortunately a lot of the European cars had laminated safety glass pretty early, when compared to American markets. Early laminated safety glass specifically for windscreens was created in the UK in 1905 and just about every British car had glass made by the Triplex company which began making laminated glass in 1912. It didn't become required in the United States until the mid-1930s.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

One of our favorite shots is the MG TC driving with the giant logging truck behind it. You know when you're getting passed by a logging truck that you're driving slow! Thanks so much for chiming in, we're so glad you're joining us for each episode!

[@caseytailfly]

I added lap belts to mine. I had to reinforce the wood behind seats with steel though to do it. However it is a common upgrade.

[@warrenp2022]

This is the first of your videos that I have seen. I and your car are the same age, I don't like running down freeways either! I dreamed of having a TC before I was old enough to drive. When I was 18, the TC was too expensive for me, I found a TD but at 6'4" I didn't fit. Next came the MGA when I was 19, a 1958 roadster with wire wheels and shop manual, drove it home for $300., I barely fit but I still have it. Fair weather cars, but I drove mine year round in N.H. and cross country. Mine was happy at 80 mph and got 30 mpg doing it. My car and I were both young then. Thanks for the fun time, I am envious of your collection and will watch more now that I subscribed.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Here you are with another amazing story! We're so glad you found us. We've got a lot more classic British cars coming in the pipeline, so definitely keep coming back to the channel to check it out. And if there's anything we can do to make these episodes better, don't hesitate to let us know!

[@MrRobster1234]

I really enjoyed your video, especially the driving portion. I have a '49 TC. I would look into a bit of "runout" in your front left wheel.

[@ahaugland1]

To be honest I didn't realize how bad it was until I watched the video! Sorting the wheels is likely to be the next maintenance task for this car.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

So glad to have you chime in - the TC is such a timeless car. As Alex commented below, the wheel runout is definitely going to be corrected, but we still feel very lucky to have been able to get it out on such a beautiful day and capture it out on the roads of Oregon!

[@RevN3]

Hmmm, I'm an American and I do love affordable sports cars. Checks out! 😊 I wonder why the British call bonnets that while in the US we call them hoods...Similar headwear I guess. Trunk and boot don't even have that commonality 😂 Did they ever make an oversize gas tank for this car? Seeing that it's strapped on it appears like it could be easily swapped out for something larger for endurance or overland racing.

[@ahaugland1]

To make the differences more confusing, the Brits call Soft Tops Hoods. I tend to use British terms for British cars and American terms for other nationalities. I haven't seen an oversized gas tank, but given the size of engine, the tank is actually pretty large. It wouldn't be too difficult to build one if needed, however!

[@johnschwelm7094]

What a beautiful TC. I also have a 48 here in New York. Your two front wheels need to be trued up. A lot of wobble that's pretty visible. I also have the German steering box conversion but also got rid of the spring loaded drive links. I have replaced them with modern day hiem joints. My steering is okay now and maintaining 60 is fine now.

[@johnschwelm7094]

Ours is TC6948. We also own TD13300. Good show...👍

[@ahaugland1]

@@johnschwelm7094 This car is TC6567. We do definitely need to true up the wheels, which would likely help a lot. I hadn't realized how bad they were until I saw the film. It's harder to tell from inside the car, but on camera it is pretty obvious they needed work. The Heim joints are a pretty good idea as well.

[@johnschwelm7094]

@@ahaugland1 I'll send you the conversion pamphlet. It describes everything you need to have straight and true steering.

[@caseytailfly]

I found my TC mildly terrifying to drive when I first bought it. Come to find out, every possible thing between the steering wheel and the ground was loose. From the steering bushing to the steering box to the rod ends and wheel bearings. After fixing all of that I can say it is much improved! Still a TC, but I can drive it at 60 all day long (and have) without fearing for my life 😅

[@Everyday2Exotic]

That's incredible. Thanks so much for sharing! So glad you can keep this legendary car out on the road.

[@000-o4h]

British were and still are known to make those shockingly flimsy tin can cars with bicycle tires... which awfully resembling something you will make on the workbench of your residential garage.., but I guess it's part of the fun. They were never blessed with the abundant material resources like the ones we have been blessed with.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

This MG TC has held up well, but it's been meticulously maintained. The Brits take a lot of hits on their car manufacturing, but they have made some iconic classics!

[@bertiewooster3326]

A superb crumpet catcher in the late 60s .i know

[@tedmoss]

Nice, in 1957 my father got a 1954 MG TD and we had a lot of fun with it until he was racing some hotrodders in the mountains in Pennsylvania and blew the engine. He tries to rebuild it on the kitchen table, but was not very good at it and finally sold it. Later he got a 1963 MG B and raced it in club racing in NJ.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

That is the absolute best story about a TD, I can't imagine seeing one of these engines taken apart on the kitchen counter. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@ahaugland1]

Thanks for sharing1 The XPAG engines fitted to both the MG TC and TD often suffered from crank failures, largely due to rather poor metallurgy so I wouldn't be surprised if thats why your father's engine ended up needing a rebuild... It's not the only thing that can go wrong, though! I currently race a 1963 MGB as well in vintage racing. He sounds like someone I would have gotten along with!

[@bannister556]

I owned a TC previously and agree with your assessment.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Good to know we're not the only ones who feel the same way about this car. It's truly an incredibly iconic British roadster but definitely not something that's very practical to just take out for a drive...

[@paulhelman2376]

Morgan was around then and still is.

[@ahaugland1]

Certainly! There are Morgans in the collection that pre-date our MG TC as well as a few that are newer. The TC fits in a special place, however, because of the role it played in bringing the idea of European style sports cars to the United States. Morgan certainly followed that lead and was selling cars in the United States by the early 1950s.

[@Americathebeautiful49]

Wimpy wimpy wimpy. In the 60’s my teenage brothers and I commandeered our Uncles 1949 TC and drove it from North Hollywood to Laguna Beach. Check Google map for that trip. Don’t ask what we were thinking and how we got away with it but wow what an adventure. Our Uncle I’m sure would be both horrified but admire our initiative.He after all stormed the beaches of Normandy on D Day.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

That's quite the trek in a car like the TC! I think we'd prefer to be driving it in the 60s instead of sharing the road with modern cars that are very much NOT interested in going 45mph. You can even see the massive logging truck in one of the driving shots just sitting off our tail... you can tell when you're being passed by a truck full of giant trees that your car might be a bit slow!

[@jackmullett9198]

Your front wheels wobble, you’ll need to adjust the spokes.😎

[@ahaugland1]

Definitely. It is hard to tell how bad it is while driving, but seeing the video, I'll certainly be addressing the wheels in the near future!

[@Everyday2Exotic]

They see me rollin... they wobblin... ;)

[@aerobaticdancing]

I wanted an MGTC, but they are just to expensive, so I bought a cherry mint Honda Shadow Spirit motorcycle instead for 1/20th the price and got my spoked wheel fix on. A lot faster and more reliable than an MG for sure. Believe me, it's got way more chrome on it than I want to polish... Young people just can not afford to blow $40K on an old hard to find car with hard to find parts that runs and sounds and shifts like a tractor.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Bet that’s a blast to drive!

[@aerobaticdancing]

@@Everyday2Exotic Yep, huge pretty shiney chrome 21 inch front spoked wheel like a chopper, but not a chopper. Super pretty but for me, 750cc is about the biggest I ever want to ride. Polishing chrome and keeping a pretty vehicle clean though is an extra PITA, no matter what collectible thing you have. Oddly, the smaller the motorcycle you have, the more fun it is to drive. A 250cc bike is lightweight, flicable and highly manueverable and controllable like a Sopwith Camel, where as the bigger bike you get, the more it's like you're sitting at top a freight train or driving a car. Like an MG Midget for example versus a Cadilac Impala, for example. The small Midget, even though it has way less horse power, is a whole lot more fun, and it's the same for motorcycles. People go as high as 1300cc, and then, you might as well be driving a car...

[@aerobaticdancing]

I paid $1900 for mine, which looks like this, with 8K miles, and time to do it's first service interval and change the tires which I've already bought: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKaoqqGqfNCIeMU Poor girls sports car :-) Been driving motorcycles for 20 years as my daily drivers, was about time I finally upgraded from something circa 1980's. Get you any motorbike, any at all, they are a blast to ride. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6m8f4d4YtlpgqM

[@ahaugland1]

I'm allowed to own motorcycles but unfortunately not allowed to ride them. or so says Amy... It's less about my ability than the other people on the road. That said, Our MG TC isn't necessarily much safer! There have been a few bikes that have tempted me, mostly in the line of old British classic bikes, but it doesn't make much sense to me to own them if I can't ride them. The rules go both ways, however, as it also means Amy can't have a Vespa, which she would love.

[@HeckyReckyOfficial]

You sure did talk me out of an MG TC

[@Everyday2Exotic]

It's definitely "not very safety, not very fast" but it really is a beautiful car. Thanks for commenting!

[@ahaugland1]

It IS a fun car to drive but you definitely need to know what to expect. I have several other early cars that are a far worse choice on the road along with some that are better. It is possible to get a TC reliable and usable, both by improving your driving skills and sorting the issues with the car at least a bit at a time. There are several MG TC owners who do truely drive their cars for significant distances on all sorts of roads, including the occasional highway, but it definitely does take dedication to do it and if you are only after the general style but want more driveability, the MG TD or TF are probably better choices.

[@johnquilter7620]

The passenger needs to be the one doing the hand turn signals so as not to confuse other motorists.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Very true! Or do what we did with this TC and add in aftermarket turn signals. Definitely helpful for those other motorists not used to British cars on American roads ;)

[@ahaugland1]

Definitely, though I don't know how many motorists know the hand signals anymore. I've occasionally had to use them, either due to electircal issues, or a car without turn signals. I've tucked a Lucas vacuum operated turn signal switch under the dash on my TC to operate the turn signals in a very period-correct way. you can just see the ivory lever sticking out to the right of the steering wheel in some of the shots.

[@johnquilter7620]

@@ahaugland1 Alex, Well in Eugene, with the number of bicycles using them they SHOULD understand hand signals. My TD has no electric signals and I think the size of the bullet lights on the front fenders and small low mounted tail lamps would reduce the effectiveness of turn signals IF they are used for that purpose but maybe LEDs are a possibility.

[@briansullivan7398]

Hey, Car will probably track better if the front passenger wheel is trued up, has quite a wobble at speed... Best, Brian

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Don't we know it! It's one of the top comments on this video, haha! And it's actually a pretty complex task to get those wire wheels true again, which is why we're waiting on another age-correct TC wheel to become available someday. :)

[@briansullivan7398]

@@Everyday2Exotic I used a Wheel repair shop in Des Moines WA to do my 1934 MG PA outside laced wheels. They made new drawn out spokes they made on thier machines and were able to true up the wheels. I would think a good mororcycle shop could also do the work. Brand new wheels are available too I have bought them from; Bob Grunau 150 Pinewood Trail, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

[@ahaugland1]

@@briansullivan7398 Brand new wheels are in the plans for our TC at this point. The brake drums on our car came form Bob Grunau and went in with upgraded axles and rear bearings and seals. I'm not sure if purchasing new wheels from Canada is more cost effective but they are also available from Doug Pelton at From the Frame Up, who is generally who I have bought most of my MG TC parts from.

[@STho205]

This is the only car I have ever hand cranked. Great job BTW. The TC is a box of nails to drive. Total rubbish...extremely fun rubbish. The TD is a decent driver, but I barely fit...so awkward for me to truly judge. The MGB was really the 1st car that had room for my legs and head. The A had some leg room but the top was punitive. I only have seen one pre war 1930s MG TB (or TA) "Midget" that this is based on. I didn't work on that car or drive it...but it is very similar. One of the best driving and service reviews of the car I have ever seen.

[@Everyday2Exotic]

We're honored to have you watch our episode! We didn't have the cameras rolling the first time Alex went to hand crank the TC, but it was cold and nearly impossible to start. We let it warm up first then did a hand crank for the episode, and it started right up. So many cool stories from this car! But absolutely terrifyingly fun to drive. :)

[@ahaugland1]

Thank you very much! Amy has the opposite problem with the MGB in that her legs aren't long enough to easily push the clutch to the floor, even with the seat all the way forward. The MG TD was indeed a significant leap forward in suspension and handling and is a much easier car to drive. Going the other way, I have a few prewar MGs as well (a PA and NB) which are also a bit more of work to drive than the TC, in that the gearboxes are non-synchro. They also have mechanical, cable operated brakes, but that is not really a detriment, especially on that light of a car.

[@AlyssaMcFarland]

Why are they called "suicide doors"?

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Because the doors are rear-hinged, if the car was moving and the door was opened, the driver or passenger would have to lean forward and OUT of the vehicle to close it. As seat belts were not in common use during the peak of this style of door, the risk of falling out of the car and into traffic was pretty high, hence the name "suicide door". If your door did open while driving, it was best to first pull over and close it. Although suicide doors are cool, it's probably a good thing that they phased them out!

[@ahaugland1]

The storyline, by my understanding is that, because the doors are hinged at the rear, if the car is moving and the door comes open, the airflow catches it and pulls it open quickly. If the passenger attempts to grab the door, they're liable to be pulled out of the car (pre seat-belt) and into oncoming traffic. At the same time, if you don't stop the door swinging open, it is liable to swing back and either damage the door or the body of the car. I've nearly had that happen with this car shortly after I acquired it where I was driving in town and the driver side door latch pulled free from the underlying wood, allowing the door to swing open as I was going around a corner. I caught the door and ended up holding it closed with my elbow for the rest of the drive home. Fortunately I wasn't going over 10 miles an our when it decided to let go. We have since rebuilt the door with new wood and it shouldn't happen again. This is definitely a problem with wood framed cars where things are screwed or nailed to it and the screw holes for the door latch had been stripped out enough that there wasn't much keeping it in place.

[@matsk57]

Nice but the music is wery annoying!

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Thanks for letting us know! We're still experimenting with our format. What specifically made it annoying, was it the type of music, the loudness, etc? That's the best part about KZbin - we can build something better with feedback from the community!

[@matsk57]

I like to hear the real sounds of the cars whitout music. There are so many otherwise intresting vidos out there destroyed by music..

[@steveflor9942]

Pre-war technology. OK. Which war? Boer War?

[@Everyday2Exotic]

World War II, my friend!

[@steveflor9942]

@@Everyday2Exotic Oh, yes....Era of the graphite throwout bearing 😄

[@larslynge3262]

Hmmm, I frankly don’t think you are a good fit for a TC, and that’s ok! But maybe sticking to cars you know a bit more about would probably help, especially in your “walk through” and scorings. My sense is; you simply don’t get “it”…. And if needed to explain it, you probably wouldn’t understand, sorry! If you’re looking for i.e. more trunk space and comfort, get a Cadillac 😮

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Haha! There's over 190 cars in the Haugland Collection and the vast majority of them are British and European (none of them are American like Cadillacs!). I think of all the people who understand what it's like to own and maintain classic roadsters, it's Amy and Alex! But that's the thing - the Haugland Score is totally subjective because all we are doing is rating cars within the collection, not trying to make a score representative of the whole population. Thanks for watching and commenting though! Definitely stick around, I think you'll be surprised at how much more eclectic the cars get 😊

[@ahaugland1]

I'm perfectly willing to hear if there's something you feel we got completely wrong. I am definitely a fan of the MG TC and enjoy driving it, in many ways more than the MG TF or the various other prewar and postwar MGs in the collection. A big part of that enjoyment is that it takes more actual work to drive it. At the same time, the scoring is comparing it to other cars built both earlier and later the driveability score in particular, is how usable is the car as a daily driver in a modern context, where you run errands and travel on highways, etc. You can make anything work if you needed to and we have a friend who took his MG TD to go buy lumber, with the photos to prove it, but the argument here is that the TC is a fun car to drive occasionally, in circumstances where it is enjoyable and safe. At the same time, if you need trunk space and proper weather protection, maybe you should ALSO own a Cadillac!

[@timdaniel5395]

Awful fast editing ... I gave up!

[@Everyday2Exotic]

So sorry that this video was too speedy for your taste, we've worked to adjust our style a bit. If you have the time, check out our latest Volvo video that just released, I specifically slowed down our edits to try and make them more easy on the eyes. Would love to hear your feedback!

[@mgtc7794]

You nailed it! Bob - Freeport, ME MGTC7794EXU

[@Everyday2Exotic]

Thanks so much for watching our show, bob!