1952 MG TD

Lot details
Registration No: BSK 706
Chassis No: TD22011
Mot Expiry: Oct 2011

Although instantly recognisable as a member of the T-Series family of MGs thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke new ground for the Abingdon marque. It was the first MG sports car to feature either coil spring independent front suspension or rack-and-pinion steering - innovations pioneered in the Y-type saloon. The newcomer also boasted a hypoid bevel rear axle, hidden scuttle reinforcement hoop and twin leading shoe front brakes. Powered by the company's proven 1250cc XPAG engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, the TD was said to be capable of some 82mph and around 26mpg. Riding on 15in steel wheels as standard, the model sported a 'mirror image' facia (to facilitate the option of LHD or RHD production) and chrome plated bumpers. The TD was a British success story with 29,665 examples produced between 1949 and 1953, all but around 1,600 of which were exported - some 23,500 went to the USA alone.

According to the T Register's online Factory Production Record facility (www.tregister.org), this particular example - chassis number TD22011 - was built on 13th November 1952. Reportedly repatriated from North America in 1980 and extensively restored during the early 1990s, the MG is described by the vendor as being in "condition 1 overall". Finished in British Racing Green with Leaf Green leather upholstery, the TD apparently boasts "a lovely rust free underbody" and "as new weather equipment including a hood, hood cover, tonneau cover, sidescreens and works-type fly screens". Riding on correct-type steel wheels, this gorgeous MG sportscar is offered for sale with a large history file (handbook, workshop manual, tools, restoration photographs / invoices etc) and current MOT certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has a current MOT certificate, expiring October 2011