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Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this item in our upcoming Classic Car auction on Thursday the 27th of June 2024
Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum
Being sold without reserve
Registration number GCA 678
Chassis number TD0511
Engine number RS4456
Cream with a red interior
Purchased by the previous owner over 40 years ago and subsequently restored through the early 2000's, this early UK home market TD is well presented and in an overall good condition
Kept off the road and garaged in dry storage for last nine years, it has been regularly moved and engine turned with ease of starting
Known to the MG Car Club T Type Register, GCA 678 was first registered on the 21st February 1950 and was the 260th MG TD to come off the production line at the Abingdon factory
The chassis number TD0511 is confirmed as seen on the original chassis plate held on the bulkhead however, it would appear to have had a replacement XPAG engine fitted at sometime in the past
With the benefit of a newer ash frame body tub, new leather upholstery and carpets, complete set of new weather equipment including hood and sidescreens, rear wings, correct instruments and dials on the dashboard with dashboard operated indicators, very little mileage is known to have been done since the restoration was completed in 2006
The radial tyres have good tread depth and on a recent 20 mile drive, is ready for rallies and events
Light re-commissioning has been undertaken to include:
General servicing with battery replaced
Starter motor refurbished
Fuel drained and replaced with 97 octane
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
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