Should you love British sports activities vehicles then you might be more likely to acknowledge the long-lasting MG TD.

The MG TD was an replace of the outgoing MG TC, which was not likely a brand new mannequin however extra of a continuation mannequin from the pre-war period MG vehicles. The TC was charming and the styling with its 19 inch wire wheels and swoopy fender and lower down door look was a basic even when new. The TC is considered some of the essential vehicles within the historical past of the sports activities automotive. It’s additionally regarded as the automotive that made sports activities vehicles a success within the U.S., however that is solely partially true. These elegant 19 inch wheels had tires with a contact patch of about an inch, and the stable entrance and rear axles did nothing to help the vehicles trip or dealing with. Sure, serviceman introduced the TCs residence and other people noticed them on the road however most individuals didn’t often purchase TCs, as an alternative they opted for the brand new and improved MG, the MG TD.

Whereas the TD shared a primary look with the TC, the automotive was a lot improved over the previous TC. As a substitute of an ordinary steering field on the TC, the TD had rack and pinion steering. The smaller 15 inch wheels allowed the brand new automotive to additionally use extra trendy tires with extra grip. Lastly the TD had unbiased entrance suspension, one thing that makes the TD a greater driving automotive and a significantly better dealing with sports activities automotive.

The results of all these adjustments was that MG bought many extra MG TDs than TCs. The place the TC whole manufacturing was 10,000 vehicles, MG constructed and bought a complete of 29,664 MG CDs.

The Choose of the Day is one among these vehicles on the market on ClassicCars.com, a 1953 MG TD provided by a vendor positioned in St. Louis, Missouri.

The vendor describes this MG TD as being completed within the right colour of British Racing Inexperienced over an accurate Tan leather-based inside. The small print on this TD are right with the sprint lined in Beige Rexine and never changed with a wooden sprint. Different particulars I observed have been the wheels painted within the right silver and never in physique colour, one thing many MG homeowners do to their vehicles. Many individuals additionally paint the grille physique colour or go together with chrome, each of that are incorrect particulars.

The vendor provides that this TD obtained a 20 yr previous frame-off restoration by its earlier proprietor, and the extent of accuracy and element of this restoration makes me assume it’s possible a superb instance. The one change from unique I noticed have been the unpainted brass door hinges. Initially these would have been painted to match the physique colour however they do look nice in brass. The vendor calls this 1953 MG TD is a superb driver that can be utilized and loved. They state that they’ve put 15 check miles on the automotive. 

Driving an MG TD is like being in a time machine. Throughout early morning drives you’ll be able to think about you’re a Spitfire pilot speeding to an airbase for daybreak patrol. The whole expertise is being immersed within the historical past of the British sports activities automotive. There’s merely nothing else like driving an MG TD.

It’s powered by its right 54 HP 1250cc X-PAG MG engine which options twin SU carburetors and backed by a 4-speed handbook transmission.

If you’re searching for a really basic British roadster that’s enjoyable to drive, straightforward to personal, and a automotive that can draw a crowd everytime you park it, this 1953 MG TD is simply the ticket. At an asking value of solely $21,900 it’s possible priced at lower than half of what it price to revive. There are few higher offers out there available on the market for traditional British sports activities vehicles.

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