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1953 MG TD
United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 97
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 MG TD is a well-restored, right-hand drive example with only three owners in 34 years, exclusively used for local shows by the current owner since 2016. It presents in wonderful condition, both mechanically and aesthetically, benefiting from a recent 10-year ownership by a professional mechanic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'wonderful condition throughout' and 'in wonderful condition, both above and below'. The vendor states it 'drives as well as it looks' and 'has certainly been starting easily and running sweetly'. The canvas hood and side-screens are in excellent condition. While there is no history, the restoration was to a 'very high standard'. Minor reconditioning may be required as it's suggested it needs more regular exercise, but it is otherwise near-perfect.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
251532524
Odometer:
1,997 miles
Reg Number:
MG7343
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Just three owners in the last 34 years, the current since 2016; older restoration in wonderful condition throughout; nice MG number plate; used on high days and holidays only Introduced in 1949, the MG TD looked broadly similar to its TC predecessor but brought significant mechanical upgrades beneath its traditional, sweeping coachwork.
The biggest leap forward was the chassis and suspension.
MG binned the harsh old leaf springs for independent front suspension and a precise rack-and-pinion steering system borrowed from the MG Y-Type saloon.
Combined with smaller 15-inch steel disc wheels, the TD offered a smoother and more predictable ride, making it a joy on twisty backroads.
Power came from the tried and trusted 1,250cc XPAG inline-four engine, pushing out about 54bhp.
It was never a rocket ship (top speed hovered just under 80mph) but its lightweight design made it feel nimble and spirited.
By the time production ended in 1953, MG had built nearly 30,000 TDs, the ...
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£2,195
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,274
Median Price (Since 2020)
£104,590
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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