1952 MG TD

Registration No: Unregistered
Chassis No: TD9959
MOT: Exempt

• Desirable 'home market' example to 'TD2' specification
• Understood to have been in first ownership from 1952-2006, and first family until 2013
• Matching chassis and engine numbers
• Presents as a well preserved older restoration

Although, instantly recognisable as a T-series model thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke important new ground for the Abingdon marque. The first MG sportscar to feature either independent double-wishbone front suspension or rack and pinion steering, the newcomer 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 also sported a mirror-image dashboard (thus 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.

First registered on the 4th December 1952, 'TD9959' reputedly was first owned by a doctor who had a practice in Norwich and used the car for doing his rounds on a daily basis and kept the car until his passing in 2006. Little has been kept in the history file from this period, however, it is understood that the car was taken off the road in March 1997 for a two-year full cosmetic and brake overhaul which took the car back to a bare chassis for blasting and repainting and then repainting of the bodywork into the current Cream and Maroon colours, and there are receipts on file for this. In 2002, the engine and gearbox were completely overhauled and electronic ignition fitted in 2005. After the first owners' passing, the car was passed to his son who owned the car until 2013 when the late owner purchased the car and he reputedly kept the car in tip top order himself. Sold by H&H in 2024 following the passing of the previous owner, the TD was sold requiring recommissioning, with this MG TD turning over and rolling easily when photographed for that sale. The purchaser has since kept the car in storage, so recommissioning is still required. Offered with a history file containing a number of receipts for work performed and MOT tests on file.

PLEASE NOTE: Interested parties should note that this lot was purchased from a H&H sale in July 2024 by a German individual, but has been stored with EM Rogers in Northampton ever since. The car was marked for export with the DVLA when purchased by the German individual, but the car comes with monthly invoices thorughout this time from EM Rogers, showing the car has remained in storage with them.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452