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34-Years-Owned 1953 MG TD/C Mark II Project
United States • 27 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 MG TD/C Mark II is a long-term project, purchased in 1992 and only recently receiving some basic maintenance. It runs and drives but needs significant electrical and recommissioning work, with noted paint and corrosion issues.
With 34 years of ownership and a history of storage, this MG presents a true project car opportunity, featuring a replacement engine and manual transmission, but requiring a new owner to address its mechanical and cosmetic needs before hitting the road.
Condition
4
The car is described as a project that was never seriously commenced and has been stored for many years. While it runs and drives, it requires electrical attention and further recommissioning before being roadworthy. The description also mentions scratches in the paint, corrosion, and imperfections, as well as 1960s/70s tires, indicating it's in average condition for a project car.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
TDC21581
Odometer:
19,000 miles
Reg Number:
10-4
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 1,250cc XPAG Inline-Four Dual SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint 15″ Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Drum Brakes Black Leather & Tan Vinyl Upholstery Wood Dashboard Moto-Lita Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel
This 1953 MG TD/C Mark II was purchased by the current owner as a project in 1992, but the project was never seriously commenced, and the car was stored for many years in an airplane hangar.
The brakes were overhauled and the oil was changed in 2026.
Finished in black over multi-color upholstery, the MG is powered by a replacement 1,250cc XPAG inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, hubcaps, a badge bar, a wood dashboard, a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel, and dual SU carburetors.
The vehicle runs and drives but requires electrical attention and further recommissioning before it should be considered roadworthy.
This TD/C project is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with side curtains, a tool...
Points of note
£7,760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,621
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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