1952 MG TD

Registration No: XVV 741
Chassis No: TD14680
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to full restoration by retired restorer between 1999 and 2019 and has covered just 12 miles since
• Presented in the appealing ivory with cream contrasting interior
• Accompanied with large history file including full photographic and documented history of the restoration

Although instantly recognisable as a T-series model courtesy of its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke important new ground for the Abingdon marque. The first MG sports car 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.

This pretty MG TD has been subject to a longstanding and extensive restoration between 1991 and 2019 by its current owner, a retired restorer by trade, who has owned the car for some 26 years. Originally a US market car located in California and presented in Red with Black interior, ‘XVV 741’ is now presented in the pleasing combination of Ivory with Green contrasting interior and correctly matching Green grille; and offered in right-hand drive. Additional attention to detail can be noted with even the bulkhead tool cavity being trimmed in matching green leather and the radiator fan tips hand-painted.

Prior to its restoration, the TD had covered c.83,000 miles from new. With the odometer reset at the time of restoration, it now displays just 12 miles since returning to the road. A history folder documents the restoration in both photographs and in writing along with a large collection of invoices for parts used. A workshop manual is included. This little British sports car is offered with a V5 and finally a Heritage Statement of Origin.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762