1953 MG Midget TD II Roadster
Registration no. OPO 935
Chassis no. TD 27204
Engine no. 27601
Odometer reading: 54,975
MOT: Exempt
*An older restoration
*Present ownership since circa 2015
*Not used for some time
*Requires re-commissioning
The penultimate T-Series Midget, the TD appeared in 1949. A larger car than its predecessors, the TD owed much to the contemporary MG Y-Type saloon, using a narrowed and modified version of the latter's box-frame chassis, on which sat an all-new body roomier than before but retaining the classic looks of the traditional MG sports car, while its engine was the well-tried 1,250cc four-cylinder XPAG unit. The TD's saloon parentage was far from a handicap, for the Y-Type was a later and more advanced design than the TC Midget, employing independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. Although thoroughly traditional both in appearance and its coachbuilt method of construction, the TD body offered greatly increased 'elbow room' to its occupants when compared to that of the TC. From August 1951 a larger clutch was fitted and associated changes made to the flywheel and bell-housing, subsequent cars being known as the TD II. A runaway sales success with some 30,000 sold, the TD is, paradoxically, rare in the UK, as most went for export to earn vital foreign currency.
Restored at date unknown, this TD was acquired by the lady vendor's husband circa 2015 and used sparingly. Dry stored, unused, for some time, the car will require re-commissioning before further use. The engine is said to run well and the Midget would be a good candidate for further sympathetic restoration. Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.
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