November 2019
track in a TC Special, with standard
steering (apart from a case-hardened
top plate). YouTube “MGTC Phillip Is-
land” (or Google it) and you should be
looking down a louvered alloy bonnet.
is accentuated. The feel of steering a
TC is very different from the feel of more
modern cars such as the TD or TF with
their rack-and-pinion set-up.
Despite its vices, TC steering “does the
job” provided it is in good condition and
well lubricated. If you are not con-
vinced, take a ride around Phillip Island
Turn up the sound!
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