MG TD | 1951

MG TD | 1951

Highlights:

– 1.25-litre 4-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission, now with an uprated 5-speed gearbox

– New wire wheels fitted, along with a partial engine rebuild

– Left-hand drive example, imported from the USA and UK registered in 2023

– Over £20,000 spent on the car, with supporting invoices available

– Green leather interior with a wood-rimmed steering wheel

The seller offers for sale this 1951 MG TD, powered by a 1.25-litre 4-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission that has been upgraded to a 5-speed unit. New wire wheels have been fitted and the engine has undergone a partial rebuild, with the seller stating that over £20,000 has been spent on the car in total, supported by copies of the relevant invoices. This is a genuine left-hand-drive example, imported from the USA and registered in the United Kingdom in 2023.

The cabriolet bodywork presents well, and the cabin retains its traditional green leather upholstery and wood-rimmed steering wheel, giving the car an authentic, period-correct character throughout.

Introduced in 1949 as the successor to the pre-war TC, the MG TD brought a stiffer chassis, independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering to MG’s traditional T-Series formula, making it noticeably more comfortable and easier to drive without sacrificing the model’s classic upright sports car looks. Widely exported, particularly to the United States, the TD helped cement MG’s reputation abroad and remains one of the most charming and accessible entry points into pre-war-styled British sports car motoring.

With its flowing wings, chrome-spoked wire wheels and simple, driver-focused cockpit, the TD embodies the classic British sports car of the immediate post-war years, while the fitment of a modern 5-speed gearbox makes this example noticeably more relaxed to drive on longer journeys. For a buyer seeking a well-sorted, extensively invested TD ready to enjoy on club runs and tours, this example deserves serious consideration.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Hertfordshire county, United Kingdom.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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