1953 MG TD

Highlights

Owned by the last family from February 1974 until recently
Painstakingly restored during the late mid-1970s and carefully maintained ever since
Accompanied by a substantial history file spanning the last fifty years
Benefits from copious recent expenditure

The Appeal

In a cash-strapped post-war economy, MG continued evolving its 1930s designs until the mid-1950s when the thoroughly modern MGA was finally unveiled. However, that’s not to say their later T-type cars were lacking - when quite the opposite was true. The MG ‘TC’, ‘TD’ and ‘TF’ took all that’s great about pre-war MGs and significantly improved upon the car’s performance, handling and usability.

Here we have a charming example of the TD, which was produced between 1950 and 1953. Ammefictionately dubbed “Emily”, it was owned by the same family from 1973 until recently, undergoing an extensive restoration in the mid-seventies and enjoying regular use ever since. The previous registered keeper compiled an extensive history file which chronicles the car’s whole life.

For those seeking a fantastic example that’s been cherished like a member of the family, this is the one for you.

The History and Paperwork

Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
Accompanied by a substantial history file documenting the car’s whole life and with paperwork dating back about fifty years
Buff log book, photos of the car dating back to the 70's, a letter from a previous owner in London accompany the car along with a large stack of servicing invoices detailing maintenance over the years
Engine Number: XPAC/TD2/26972
First registered in Brighton on 5th May 1953
The second owner lived in Hampton, Middlesex and the third in Regent’s Park, London NW1
The Fourth registered keeper, a Mr J.P. Clampin acquired it on 17th February 1974 and set about restoring the car as it was in poor condition
The restoration was completed in April 1978
After the death of J.P. Clampin in 1981, the car remained in the family until recently and has continued to be used over the years

The Condition

The 1978 restoration is still holding up well an the car has accrued a gentle patina
The cream paintwork is still very smart overall, with just a few small blemishes
No notable wear or deterioration the the red upholstery
Bucket seats fitted at some point in the car’s early life
The controls and instruments present beautifully
The folding canvas hood presents well and operates correctly
Side screens and tonneau cover present and in good condition
OEM steel wheels recently re-shod with Michelin tyres
All appears straight and solid underneath

The Mechanics

XPAG 1,250 cc four-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Benefits from copious recent expenditure on mechanical work and tuning
The vendor comments that it runs and drives very well with no apparent issues

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