Rock-solid US import; well-maintained with lots of bills; recent new gearbox and clutch; nice shiny paintwork; lots to like about this oneLaunched in 1950, the MG TD Midget perfectly captured the post-war romance of open-air motoring.

While it maintained the classic, pre-war look of its predecessors – complete with sweeping running boards, standalone headlights, and a fold-down windscreen – under the skin it was a significantly more civilised machine.The biggest upgrade was the introduction of independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering which ironed out the harsh ride of the older TC with improved handling and comfort.

Power came from a lively 1,250cc XPAG inline-four engine, pushing out around 54bhp.

While a top speed of 77mph sounds modest today, the car’s low-slung seating and lively road manners made it feel like a much quicker machine.The TD was hugely popular in America, demand fuelled by US servicemen who had fallen in love with nimble British roadsters while st...