Vehicle Description
Gorgeous frame off restoration completed in 2005! Remains a superb
example with excellent drive characteristics! Fitted with original,
numbers matching engine, 4-speed transmission, Walnut dash,
complete wet weather gear, radial tires, heater, fogs, Brooklands
windscreens, solid wood steering wheel, and more! This 1953 MG TD
Roadster is a great road car with only 1,096 miles on the
restoration! 1953 MG TD Roadster Info: Debuting in 1950, the
TC-series was replaced by a slightly larger TD-series. This new
design offered both left-hand-drive and an independent front
suspension for the first time. They also included smaller, more
tire-friendly 15 wheels and a wheel track that was 5 inches wider
promising better road handling! This beautiful 1953 MG TD roadster
comes finished in MG Red over Tan leather hides and matching Tan
Stayfast cloth top. Powered by its original, numbers matching
1250cc XPAG straight 4-cylinder engine with twin SU carburetion
producing a modest 57 horsepower at 5200 rpm. Features include
4-speed manual transmission, gorgeous burled walnut dash, upgraded
mahogany steering wheel, front fog lamps with badge bar,
fender-mounted rearview mirrors, and correct Jaeger gauges, Lucas
amp meter, and chrome MG hand grips; twin Brooklands racing
windscreens, Plexiglas wind wings, electric wipers, 15 disc wheels
with polished chrome center caps & trim rings, 165R15 radial tires,
rear luggage rack, cabin heater, added red seat belts, leather
shift & e-brake boots, and a complete canvass top set with side
curtains. It was treated to a complete frame-off restoration
beginning in March of 2005 with a complete reconditioning and
replacement of the original wooden body structure and sheet metal.
It was repainted in April 2005. The entire chassis was disassembled
and fully rebuilt, along with the complete drivetrain. This
included the entire brake system, suspension & steering system,
brass fuel lines with new SU fuel pump, complete wiring harness
from front to back, all new exhaust, brand new tires, and more.
Nothing on this car has been altered from original right down to
the correct generator charging system, MG intake and exhaust
manifolds, canister oil filter, and side discharge distributor cap!
All body and engine tags are clearly present and unaltered making
this largely original example a genuine driver investment! We would
like to add that the gauges were rebuilt to be in excellent working
operation without the normal sticking needle indicators. The engine
performance is truly dialed in and was recently uses on three 25
mile excursions here in the heart of St. Louis without fault.
Today, the car shows only 1,096 odometer miles since restoration.
Included with the car will be an owners manual, storage car cover,
and complete photo documentation of the restoration. We would also
like to mention that the proper vinyl covered dash and original
steering wheel are included with the sale. Its ready to be enjoyed
in confidence immediately! Please feel free to call with any
questions.
