MG TD, 1953
MG TD Midget I
MG TD Midget I•
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Chassis No.: TD21811
Engine No.: TD222211
US$19,600 USD | Sold
- 1,250cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
- 2 SU Carburetors
- 55bhp at 5,400rpm
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
- 4-Wheel Drum Brakes
- Well-presented older restoration
- Characteristic Black/Green color scheme
- Matching numbers
The penultimate T-Series Midget, the TD appeared in 1949. A larger car than its predecessors, the TD owed much to the contemporary Y-Type saloon, using a narrowed and modified version of the latter's box-frame chassis, upon which sat an all-new body - roomier than before but retaining the classic looks of the traditional MG sports car and the proven 1,250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine. This saloon parentage was far from a handicap, for the Y-Type was a later and more advanced design than the TC Midget, employing independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
Although thoroughly traditional both in appearance and its coachbuilt method of construction, the TD body offered greatly increased 'elbow room' to its occupants compared to that of the TC. It became the 'gateway drug' for an entire generation of sports car enthusiasts and became a staple of early post-war American sports car racing competition.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This Black and Green MG is reported to have received a proper restoration roughly 30 years ago. The work has held up well over the years and has furthermore remained without any large deviations from how a TD would have left the factory. Under the hood, the bulk of the components appear rather tidy, as does the rest of the vehicle. A well taken care of example, the original engine has remained with the car for the entirety of its life. Upon inspection by a Bonhams specialist, it can further be reported that the car was running well and without major issue.
Ideal for warm sunny drives down twisty backroads, this MG is the purest form of motoring. This TD is ready to go and will surely be enjoyed by its next owner.
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/25220/lot/104/1953-mg-td-chassis-no-td21811-engine-no-td222211/
Cost
71,981 AED
