1952 MG TD MkII

Highlights

• Subject to an extensive restoration
• Rare factory colour: 'Autumn Red'
• 42,000 miles indicated believed accurate
• All new leather interior and soft top
• Beautifully preserved Californian import

The Appeal

Having gained independent front suspension and rack & pinion steering, the MG TD was notably more advanced than its TC predecessor. Overseas sales remained strong, particularly in the United States, so MG introduced a left-hand drive option for the first time. In all, 23,488 of the c.30,000 TDs found their way to the US.
As the photographs show, this 1952 model is as beautiful a TD as you could ever hope to find. Having been subjected to a comprehensive restoration six to eight years ago, which went as far as replacing the ash frame, this car presents impeccably throughout and has hardly been used. Even the new tonneau covers are still unused in their polythene bags, and the vendor states that the rebuilt XPAG engine still isn't run-in.
The key to any truly great restoration is to start with a good car. This MG TD was a solid Californian import in highly original and serviceable condition. That made it an excellent basis for this quality of work. The photographs really do speak for themselves.

The History and Paperwork

• US market TD in left-hand drive
• 42,423 miles indicated, which the vendor believes to be accurate based upon what is known of the car's history
• Imported from California in 1981
• Subject to an extensive restoration around six to eight years ago during previous ownership
• Restoration photos available, including those showing the rebuilt ash frame
• Over £30,000 spent on restoration
• Now forms part of the vendor's collection which they are in the process of downsizing
• Exempt from road tax and MOT

The Condition

• Highly detailed restoration
• Refinished in rare factory colour of Autumn Red to a superlative standard
• Beautiful paint finish with no notable defects, having been carefully stored and seldom driven since completion of the rebuild
• Stunning chromework with no pitting evident in the photographs; all re-done during the restoration
• Period-style Vredestein tyres fitted
• New ash body framing
• The chassis and underside present impeccably
• No corrosion apparent nor advised
• New beige leather interior with beige Rexine dashboard
• Correct white-faced Jaeger instruments, Bakelite switches and a four-spoke Bluemels sprung wheel
• Barely any signs of use whatsoever to the upholstery and controls
• New soft top and tonneau covers, still in their polythene bags

The Mechanics

• 1,250cc XPAG inline-four
• Four-speed manual transmission
• Engine, gearbox, and final drive rebuilt
• Full rewire completed
• Pristine engine compartment
• The engine fire straight into life, even after eighteen months in dry-storage

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