For Sale: 1953 MG TD in Beverly Hills, California

1953 MG TD Mark IIIntroducing this 1953 MG TD Mark II, featured with matching-numbers and finished in Sequoia Cream over a green interior. Celebrated for its timeless styling and straightforward mechanical design, the TD captures the essence of an era when lightweight sports cars were all about pure driving enjoyment rather than outright speed.Highlights:- Long-Term Ownership Since 1997- California Car- Matching Numbers- Exterior Color: Sequoia Cream- Interior Color: Green- 1,250cc XPAG Inline-Four- 4-Speed Manual Transmission- Twin SU Carburetors- Drum Brakes- Jaeger/Lucas Instrumentation- Wind Wings- Rear-Hinged Coach Doors- "MARK II" Badges- Chrome Bumpers with Overriders- Chrome Badge Bar with Auxiliary Driving Light- 3-Spoke Banjo-Style Steering Wheel- Signature Vertical Radiator Grille- 15-Inch Steel "Disc" Style WheelsEquipped with a 1,250cc XPAG inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine is also equipped with twin SU carburetors, a setup commonly used on British sports cars of the period for smoother throttle response. Other mechanical features include drum brakes and Jaeger/Lucas instrumentation, consistent with the TD's straightforward, driver-focused design.The exterior shows classic T-series details such as bonnet louvers, chrome accents, and 15-inch steel Disc style wheels fitted with Legacy TMR Big O tires. Chrome hubcaps display the MG octagon emblem, and a matching rear-mounted spare wheel completes the period-correct appearance. Additional features include rear-hinged coach doors, bench-style seating, a tan convertible soft top, map pockets, and a 3-spoke banjo-style steering wheel, all contributing to the car's authentic vintage character.A fascinating fact about the MG TD is that it played a major role in popularizing British sports cars in the United States during the 1950s, helping ignite America's postwar enthusiasm for open-top European motoring. An extremely charming British sports car that is ready to be enjoyed and is mechanically sound. For $16,750