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THE FORGE HAREWOODS HOUSE ASHORNE WARWICKSHIRE

CV35 0AA

1953 MG TD For Sale

A quintessentially British sports car, full restored.

To be offered by Classic Car Auctions (CCA) at ‘The October Sale’ on Saturday 5th October 2019 at The Warwickshire Event Centre, nr. Royal Leamington Spa (CV31 1XN). Viewing is available from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm on Friday 4th October and from 9:00am on the morning of the sale day. For further images & information please click on the lot listing link (above) and get in touch with classic car specialist Joe Watts of Classic Car Auctions.

Lot number: 780 - estimate (£): 22, 000 - 26, 000 (+buyer’s premium of 13. 2% including VAT @ 20%)

Offered for sale is a 1249cc 1953 MG TD that has been with the current owner for the last 12 years, this lot's condition scores an impressive 119 / 135.

CCA says:

- Finished in Old English White with an immaculate Red Rexine and leather interior
- Previously LHD, dry-stored in Texas, imported to the UK by our vendor in 2007
- The subject of full body-off 5-year (2007-2012) restoration by our vendor just a few hundred miles ago. Absolutely superb
- The 1250cc XPAG engine has been full rebuilt, runs superbly and is presented to a beautiful standard
- Matching-numbers engine with commonly installed uprated 5-speed gearbox

Lot details:

REGISTRATION: 833 YUK
RHD/ LHD: Right Hand Drive
CHASSIS NUMBER: TD23853

TRIM:

A new ash frame was installed as part of the restoration. Bodywork beautifully finished in classic ‘Strawberry's & Cream' colour scheme.

INTERIOR:

Beautifully re-trimmed, with as-new / unused hood, frame, full tonneau and wet weather kit.

ENGINE:

The original fully re-built 1249cc engine, which runs and presents very well.

TRANSMISSION:

Professional 5-speed gearbox conversion by ‘High Gear Engineering Ltd'. A popular upgrade which gives a much better driving experience on today's roads.

RUNNING GEAR:

All components re-commissioned, with the majority of original parts retained having been removed, cleaned, re-plated and reused.

VEHICLE HISTORY:

Knowledge of last owner in Texas, who bought the car many years ago and dry-stored it on his property for over 30 years.

The current owner completed a no expense spared, ground up restoration (see last image) after importing the car in 2007 and it has since been driven for less than 500 miles.

TR Register letter confirming details; lots of receipts for restoration and maintenance.



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