1953 MG Other MG Models

1953 MG TD draped in British Racing Green over a Tan Leather has been meticulessly restored from the frame up. For 1950, the TC became the TD with MGs aim being to create a car that would appeal to the affluent US export market. The same OHV 1205cc XPAG engine was used, but the chassis was redesigned to carry the independent rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering borrowed from MGs Y-Type saloon. The new chassis was noticeably wider in the cockpit area and the rails now went above the rear axle, allowing for a lower ride height and more modern 15-inch wheels. The bodywork was restyled for a more streamlined appeal and the car was made in both left- and right-hand drive for the first time. The XPAG engine was now running higher compression to suit gradually improving petrol and boasted 57bhp, which gave it a top speed of 77mph. Despite the car being produced for only three years, some 30,000 TDs left the Abingdon works, of which the majority found their way to the USA where the car gained a massive following as the US makers produced nothing comparable at the time. In comparison, its successor, the TF, managed to clock up less than 10,000 before the T-series ended in 1955 with the introduction of the MGA. This example is turn key ready for its next fortunate owner complete with photos of the resoration and multiple 1st place awards.