1951 MG TD

Registration No: LVS 195
Chassis No: TD7964
MOT: Exempt

• Originally exported to the USA before being repatriated in 2005
• Displays a believed 74,461 miles from new
• Several tasteful upgrades including an MGB engine and 5-speed manual gearbox as part of a restoration finished in 2013
• Comes with a large history file including several invoices for the work done, and a current Swansea V5C

Although, instantly recognisable as a T-series model thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke new ground for the Abingdon marque. The first MG sportscar to feature independent double-wishbone front suspension and rack and pinion steering, it also boasted a hypoid-bevel back axle, hidden scuttle reinforcement hoop (save for the first few cars) and twin leading-shoe front brakes. Powered by the proven 1250cc XPAG engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg. Riding on fifteen-inch steel wheels as standard, the TD sported a mirror-image dashboard (facilitating either LHD or RHD production) and chrome-plated bumpers. A great success story, the vast majority of the 29,665 cars produced were sold overseas.

Originally exported to the USA before being repatriated in 2005, this TD displays a believed genuine 74,461 miles from new. The subject of a restoration completed in 2013, the work featured the incorporation of several tasteful upgrades including installation of an MGB engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, MGB front telescopic dampers and MGB disc brakes along with an uprated alternator and an electric fan. Offered with a large history file including assorted invoices for work done, and a current Swansea V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Angus Fender
angus.fender@handh.co.uk
07943584762