Vehicle Description
1952 MG TD Roadster� Recent frame-off restoration on a nice dry
original car MG Red Exterior with a red interior Original 1250cc 4
cylinder (XPAG-TD2-18494) Twin SU carburetors Four-speed manual
transmission Road Lights (foglights) Rear-mounted spare tire�
Undercarriage is very nice The quintessential sports car - what is
your definition? Here at MotoeXotica Classic Cars, we have one of
ours, a 1952 MG TD Roadster that had a recent extensive frame off
restoration and everything was dismantled and painted correctly.
The MG at the time just before restoration was a very nice dry
original car and the original red interior was still in nice shape
so it was placed back in the car during restoration reassembly.
Dressed in MG Red, this two-seater's paint and trim are in overall
excellent order. The fold-flat windshield is clear and intact and
the lights are haze-free, including the road lights perched atop
the front bumper. This car rolls on Firestone tires, size 5.60-15
at all four corners and a rear mounted spare. Each tire wraps
around vented steel wheels with caps. This MG's bodywork is solid
and stable although the foldable roof shows minor wear and evidence
of previous repairs. The engine bay is tidy and the bumpers are in
very good order. Under the bonnet is the original 1250cc 4 cylinder
(XPAG-TD2-18494) four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual
transmission. Inside, the original red bucket seats are in very
good condition and look supple, however there is a blemish at the
left bottom of the driver's seat back. The black carpet is in good
shape while the red instrument panel matches the rest of the
upholstery nicely. The three-spoke wood steering wheel is in very
good shape. The roadster's inner door panels are also in very good
shape. The mirror glass and gearshift lever, with its wooden
handle, are in good order. Behind the seats is a small storage
area. There is no radio in this vehicle. The 1950 TD Midget
combined the TC's drivetrain, a modified�hypoid-geared rear axle,
the�MG Y-type�chassis, a familiar T-type style body and�independent
suspension�using coil springs from the MG Y-type saloon: a 1950
road-test report described as "most striking" the resulting
"transformation�... in the comfort of riding."�The reference cited
here was incorrect to infer the entire drivetrain was lifted from
the TC, as along with the differential, a completely different
transmission was used (albeit also a four-speed). Also lifted from
the company's successful 1�-litre saloon was the (still highly
geared)�rack-and-pinion�steering.�In addition, the TD featured
smaller 15-inch disc type road wheels, a left-hand drive option and
standard equipment bumpers and over-riders. The car was also five
inches wider with a track of 50 inches. At the time, enthusiasts
saw it as a disappointment - mild and "not a sports car." For the
driver the "all-weather protection" was good by the standards of
the time.�For night driving, instrument illumination was "effective
but not dazzling, by a pale green lighting effect."�There was still
no fuel gauge, but a 15 US gallon tank capacity gave a range of
about 300 miles and a green light on the dash flashed a "warning"
when the fuel level dropped to less than three US gallons. Nearly
30,000 TDs had been produced, including about 1700 Mk II models,
when the series ended in 1953 with all but 1656 exported, 23,488 of
them to the US alone. An example tested by�The Motor�magazine in
1952 had a top speed of 77�mph and could accelerate from 0-60�mph
in 18.2 seconds. A fuel consumption of 22.2�miles per gallon (US)
was recorded. Competition to this MG in 1952 included Austin's A40,
Crosley's Super Sport and Porsche's 356 1300 Cabriolet. This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 53,177 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND
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