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1953 MG MG-TD

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Vehicle Specifications

VIN
TD29696
Classic Car ID
102741428
Stock Number
19511
Category
Import Classics
Body Style
N/A
New/Used
Used
Mileage
N/A
Engine
N/A
Transmission
Manual
Exterior Color
Yellow

Classic Car Overview

1953 MG TD Introducing this 1953 MG TD, a classic British roadster that has recently come out of long-term storage. Known for its traditional styling and simple mechanical layout, the TD represents an era when lightweight sports cars focused on driver involvement rather than outright performance.Highlights:- Inline-Four Engine- 4-Speed Manual Transmission- SU Dual Carburetors- Drum Brakes- Jaeger Instrumentation- Rear-Hinged Coach Doors- Chrome Trim- 3-Spoke Steering Wheel- 15-Inch Steel Disc Style Wheels- Michelin Whiteline TiresEquipped with an inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine is also equipped with dual SU carburetors, a setup commonly used on British sports cars of the period for smoother throttle response. Other mechanical features include drum brakes and Jaeger instrumentation, consistent with the TDs straightforward, driver-focused design.The exterior shows classic T-series details such as bonnet louvers, chrome accents, and 15-inch steel Disc style wheels fitted with Michelin whiteline tires. Chrome hubcaps display the MG octagon emblem, and a matching rear-mounted spare wheel completes the period-correct appearance.Additional features include rear-hinged coach doors, fender-mounted rearview mirrors, and a 3-spoke banjo-style steering wheel, all contributing to the cars authentic vintage character.The MG TD played a major role in popularizing small British sports cars in the United States. When it was introduced in the early 1950s, it helped spark the American enthusiasm for lightweight European roadsters that later paved the way for models like the MG A and Triumph TR3.This example is currently not running and is a restoration project. For someone interested in a hands-on classic, it offers the chance to revive a well-known British sports car from the early 1950s. For $4,950

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