MG MG TD 1953

1953 MG TD

1953 MG TDIntroducing this 1953 MG TD, featured with a matching-number engine and finished in red over a black interior. Celebrated for its timeless styling and straightforward mechanical design, the TD captures the essence of an era when lightweight sports cars were all about pure driving enjoyment rather than outright speed.Highlights:- California Car (Black License Plate)- Matching Numbers Engine- Exterior Color: Red- Interior Color: Black- 1,250cc XPAG Inline-Four- 4-Speed Manual Transmission- Twin SU Carburetors- Drum Brakes- Jaeger/Lucas Instrumentation- Wind Wings- Rear-Hinged Coach Doors- Side Curtains- Chrome Bumpers with Overriders- 3-Spoke Banjo-Style Steering Wheel- Signature Vertical Radiator Grille- 15-Inch Steel "Disc" Style WheelsEquipped with a 1,250cc XPAG inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine is also equipped with twin SU carburetors, a setup commonly used on British sports cars of the period for smoother throttle response. Other mechanical features include drum brakes and Jaeger/Lucas instrumentation, consistent with the TD’s straightforward, driver-focused design.The exterior shows classic T-series details such as bonnet louvers, chrome accents, and 15-inch steel “Disc” style wheels fitted with blackwall tires. Chrome hubcaps display the MG octagon emblem, and a matching rear-mounted spare wheel completes the period-correct appearance. Additional features include rear-hinged coach doors, bench-style seating, a black convertible soft top, map pockets, and a 3-spoke banjo-style steering wheel, all contributing to the car’s authentic vintage character.An interesting part of the TD’s history is its place in the development of the modern British sports car in America. The MG T-Series helped introduce a generation of American enthusiasts to small, lightweight European sports cars, influencing the growing sports-car culture of the 1950s.This example has recently come out of long-term storage and is currently not running. With its matching-numbers engine, California history, and unmistakable MG styling, it offers an opportunity to revive a genuine piece of British motoring history. For $9,750