Highlights

One of just 1,656 MG TDs retained for the UK market - a rare right-hand drive example
Only 3 former registered keepers from new
Over 50 years of single-ownership care by the late John Les, father of TV's Salvage Hunters star Drew Pritchard
Notable provenance traceable to the original owner, with photographic documentation
Original owner's manual and associated booklets included

The Appeal

Of the approximately 30,000 MG TDs produced between 1949 and 1953, only 1,656 were retained for the home market, with the vast majority exported to the United States. A right-hand drive UK car, as a result, is a pretty scarce thing; certainly a very desirable one.

This 1952 TD, finished in Autumn Red, carries a particularly notable history. Its first keeper, a Mr Scott, can be seen with the car in a photograph published on the T-Type register website. In the late 1950s, it was acquired by John Les, the renowned Welsh artist from Glan Conwy and father of Drew Pritchard of TV's Salvage Hunters fame. John kept and maintained the car as part of his collection of classic vehicles and motorcycles for over 50 years until his passing. The vendor, who has known this TD for over 40 years, subsequently acquired it via John's famous son.

The car presents well in its Autumn Red finish, with bodywork in good order and age-appropriate wear to the paintwork. Powered by its XPAG four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox, this is a fine opportunity to acquire a well-cared-for British sports car with genuinely notable provenance.

Key Information

Mileage: 32,937 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,250cc XPAG four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual, right-hand drive
Paperwork: original owner's manual and associated booklets present; service history not available

The Detail

Leather upholstery renewed approximately 12 years ago
Hood and side screens renewed approximately 12 years ago
New and unused tonneau cover included
Later wire wheels fitted at some point during the car's life
Fuel pump cut-off key fitted
Bodywork is generally in fine order
Some chips and scratches consistent with age
Patina to the interior, commensurate with older renewals and the dashboard age
Wider service history has been lost

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Comments

bcol166••••

Bidder

3 days ago

Hello, can you tell me why the wiring under the dash is in a bit of a mess?

alisong••••

15 hours ago

They were from new, but had a fiber board cover to hide all. which gets damp and is usually missing. I knew John Les well and had a few MGs myself as i used to live in North Wales. Mike Gordon