Vehicle Description
1953 MG TD Roadster Final model year for TD Left-hand drive Engine
rebuilt in 2012 by the late Tom Roberts Stored and covered in a
heated garage during winters 1.3L four-cylinder engine Four-speed
manual transmission British Racing Green exterior with beige,
manual folding top and tan leather interior Rear-mounted spare tire
and wheel Made in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, the demand for
English two-seat sports cars had not waned with World War II in the
rearview mirror. Finished in British Racing Green, this example is
part of the final model year for the TD. The car?s paint and trim
are in overall very good order, the bodywork is straight and solid
and the chrome bumpers fit tightly to the body. The car has a
beige, manual folding top with a plastic rear window that is in
fine order. The engine bay is extremely tidy. Out back is a
full-sized spare tire and wheel. The car was covered and stored in
a heated garage during winters. This roadster rolls on Vredestein
Sprint Classic tires, size 165HR15 at every corner. Each tire is
mounted on a steel wheel topped with a factory center cap. The
wheels and tires are all in good, original condition. Under the
hood is a 1.3L four-cylinder engine that was rebuilt in 2012 by the
late Tom Roberts, reputed to be the best British car mechanic in
New York State. The engine is backed by a four-speed manual
transmission. The tan interior and side curtain window panels have
been updated; the newer leather seats are in great shape, a
three-spoke steering wheel faces the driver while the tan inner
door liners and dark green instrument panel are all in very good
order, with instruments (Temp gauge is inop) facing the driver
versus some dials facing the passenger (for two-man racing duties)
as in previous models. The 1950 TD Midget announced in January 1950
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 on front axle 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 above was incorrect to infer the entire drive train
was lifted from the TC, as along with the new hypoid 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-inch wider with a track of 50
inches. It was seen by enthusiasts at the time as a disappointment,
mild and "not a sports car. . . the new model is largely designed
to consolidate and expand the car's sale in North America.? The
first TDs were built in late 1949. 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 the 14.5 gallons of tank capacity gave a range between
refueling stops of about 300 miles and a green light on the facia
flashed a ?warning? when the fuel level was down to about three US
gallons. In 1950, the TD MkII Competition Model was introduced,
produced alongside the standard car, with a more highly tuned
engine using an 8.1:1 compression ratio. 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.
Competition to this MG in 1953 included Chevrolet?s new Corvette,
Crosley?s Super Sport and Porsche?s 356. Stop by MotoeXotica
Classic Cars to check out this survivor from the post-war era. If
taken to a cruise night or car show event, you?d be in the
spotlight and expected to answer a lot of questions. VIN:
1909525/TD28251 This car is currently located at our facility in
St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 36,561
miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please see full terms and
conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said
vehicle, thank you.