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MG T-Series TD (1953)
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Price: US $19.53

Description:

High Quality Restoration / CA Car
1953 MG TD
Frame-Off Restored TD Finished in Classic MG Red / Beige
A Beautifully Restored, 100% Turn-key British Classic Ready to Drive, Show & Enjoy
Owned by a British Car Enthusiast / Collector for Over 17 Years
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NOTE: Our listings are rather lengthy. They not only describe this particular car but also some history of the make/model, considerations in buying a classic car and facts about our firm. However, we continually hear from out of state / out of country buyers (many of our clients) that they prefer the level of detail that we provide. However, if you are not prepared to read the full listing, please read the OVERVIEW below along with viewing the PHOTOGRAPHS at the bottom. If you'd prefer, please call us at 925-846-1451 and we'll gladly discuss the MGTD and answer any questions over the telephone, including our Buy it Now policy. Yes, the MGTD can be purchased prior to the end of the eBay auction.
PHOTOGRAPHS
PLEASE NOTE: EACH TIME WE LIST A VEHICLE ON EBAY WE RECEIVE COMMENTS THAT THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OF THE INTERIOR, ENGINE, UNDERCARRIAGE, ETC. OF THE CAR. THERE ARE CLOSE TO 100 PHOTOS OF ALL AREAS OF THIS MGTD, BUT WHEN YOU REACH WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE LAST PHOTO, YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN ON eBay TO VIEW THE REMAINING PHOTOS. IF YOU ARE STILL UNABLE TO SEE THEM, PLEASE CALL US AT 925-846-1451 AND WE WILL PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK. NOTE: IT IS A VIOLATION OF EBAY POLICY FOR US TO LIST THE URL ON THE EBAY LISTING. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF ANY PART OF THE MGTD. ALL OF OUR PHOTOS ARE TAKEN IN NATURAL LIGHT AND WE DO NOT PHOTO-SHOP OR TOUCH-UP THE PHOTOS IN ANY WAY.
INTRODUCTION
This car is offered at a realistic price and, unlike bidding on cars in an auction environment, you will have the benefit of extensive information and history on the car prior to making a buying decision. Equally as important is the fact that Classic Cars Ltd. has been in business for 21+ years and enjoys an excellent national / international relationship with over 850 positive eBay feedback responses.
Please keep in mind that we will gladly...
1. Answer any questions over the telephone and take the time to guide prospective customers through the buying process (925-846-1451).
2. Assist with locating a quality, suitable transporter at very competitive prices.
3. Provide proof that we are licensed, bonded (for the financial transaction), fully insured, and operate from an established showroom environment.
4. Provide feedback from previous buyers, and specific references for vehicle purchases in your area (we also ask that you view our detailed eBay feedback by clicking on the number to the right of the eBay user name)
5. Offer additional information including specific photographs or clarification of any part of our description of the vehicle
Thank you again, please let me know if I can be of assistance.
Happy eBaying!
Paul R. Wankle, Pres.
Classic Cars Ltd.
Pleasanton, CA
925-846-1451
DETAILS-THIS PARTICULAR 1953 MGTD
During our 20+ years of specializing in European sports cars, we are proud to acknowledge that we have had more MG cars than we can count. This TD is one of the best driving, well maintained and nicely restored examples that we have had the pleasure of representing.
The MGTD comes to us as part of a collection of MG & Jaguar cars that come from a long time British enthusiast that was absolutely fanatical about his cars. They were maintained utilizing a Cost no object philosophy, used sparingly for shows and weekend drives and pampered in every respect.
It is a totally turn-key and needs absolutely nothing to be used as a regular British sports car ready to cruise and show. The MG's history of being used as a special parade car includes reference to it being an immaculately restored 1953 MGTD. The MG has also received a first place award at a local car show. Perhaps most important, the MGTD is a reliable, totally sorted driver that can be enjoyed and depended upon for travels to shows or a long cruise on a beautiful day. Finally, the cars timeless styling turns heads everywhere you go.
HISTORY, RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
This car was purchased by the current owner in 1998 and has been carefully driven and maintained in Northern California ever since. Documentation from the owners estate suggests that a total of 1, 310 miles were accumulated over the course of 17~ years. It is believed that the mileage showing of 7, 100 represents the total mileage on the MG since it received a total, comprehensive and high quality restoration. Although virtually 100% stock in appearance, some modifications/upgrades have been added to improve the cars appearance, reliability and drivability. Specifically, they include:
- The addition of a professionally installed Datsun 5-speed manual transmission (and drive-shaft) replacing original TD gear box
- A front chrome badge bar with classic British badges including:
- MG Car Club
- H.M. Queen Elizabeth Crowned June 2, 1953
- The New England MG T Register
- Sacramento Valley MG Car Club
- For security purposes there is a hidden cut-off switch mounted in a strategic location
THE NUMBERS
The identifying numbers appear on two brass plates on the driver's side firewall tool box. These show:
- Chassis #: 22381
- Body Number: 18882 / 93119
- Car #: TD 19531
- Using the data from the T Type Factory Production Records, car with #'s ranging from 19, 346 to 20, 433 were produced in September 1952. This MGTD is titled as a 1953 probably as a result of it being sold by the dealer in 1953 (the title also shows that the car was first sold in 1953 indicating that the car has been in California since new)
- Engine #: XPAG / TD2 / 19803 (Correct to chassis / Numbers Matching
Note: Engine Number XPAG / TD2 /1 9803-XPAG denotes the 1250 cc engine, TD2 indicates a later model and fitted with an 8 inch clutch
The brass plate on the firewall shows that the MG was built with engine # 19803 and this number corresponds to the octagon brass plate # on the lower right side of the engine block supporting the fact that this MGTD is Number Matching.
Additionally, the following production changes support the cars manufacture in the September, 1952 time frame:
- Passenger mounted windscreen motor (to body # 22314)
- Rear tail lights are raised rectangular in the rear fenders (to production #19628)
- 2-bow top
- Scuttle mounted headlight dimmer
- Shorter horn button
MECHANICAL
- MG XPAG engine, 4 cylinder in-line, Correct Factory Displacement Engine / 1250 cc (TD2)
- Overhead valves, 2 per cylinder, push rod
- Naturally aspirated w/ twin SU H2 semi-downdraught carburetors
- Factory proper air cleaner
- Semi-floating rear axle with hypoid gears
- Direct rack and pinion steering
- Stainless steel exhaust pipes
- 12 volt conversion
- Heavy duty battery
- Stock manifold
- Red painted block
- Upgraded 5-Speed transmission (Rebuilt Datsun 5-Speed installed
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