1949 MG TC | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

The MG TC is Abingdon's post-war two-seat roadster, known for its narrow open body, flowing wings and fold-down windscreen. Former American servicemen helped introduce it to the United States, where it fed a lasting appetite for small British sports cars. The Duke of Edinburgh owned one before his 1947 marriage. This 1949 car is green with a beige interior, a soft pairing that reads clearly in photographs. Its 1,250cc engine sits under a long, upright bonnet, and the open cockpit keeps driver and passenger fully in view. The slim body leaves plenty of the location in shot. The upright 1940s lines suit period film and TV, vintage photography, and fashion and editorial shoots. Advertising that wants a post-war look has a clear reference point in it, and it makes a good centrepiece for event displays. A wedding or birthday outing is just as easy to picture. The car is based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.