To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
- Offered from the Leon-Hackney Collection
- Long-term single-family ownership
- An iconic early post-war sports car
- Offered with original workshop and owner's manuals
In 1950, MG announced the production of the TD. Built on the Y-Type
saloon chassis, it featured the prior TC series drivetrain with a
modified hypoid rear axle, rack-and-pinion steering, and the
availability of left-hand drive to further entice American buyers.
The enhancements worked, with the large majority of MG TDs exported
to North America. TD production ceased in 1953, when MG debuted its
replacement, the TF. Arguably one of the more successful runs of MG
vehicles, the T series was produced from 1936 to 1955.
The right-hand-drive MG TD offered here has been part of the
Leon-Hackney Collection for many years; while the exact date of
acquisition is uncertain, it was likely during Jay and Berta Leon's
1970s heyday, as the last registration sticker is from 1978.
In older but highly presentable overall condition, the TD is
finished in a classic MG color scheme of red with a tan interior,
disc wheels with chrome hubcaps, and blackwall tires, and still
bears British registration plates. Additional charming features
include a central driving light and badge bar. The paint is in good
overall condition, while the interior shows very little use, though
the steering wheel is not original. The engine compartment is tidy
and presentable, with a modern brake booster visible, aiding in
modern road use. At the time of cataloguing the car recorded 67,971
km. It is offered with original workshop and owner's manuals.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.
