1953 MGTD Roadster

Vehicle Details

• • Make:
  • MGTD
  • Model:
  • Roadster
  • Year:
  • 1953
  • Serial Number:
  • TD25764
  • Odometer:
  • 20307
  • Top Colour:
  • Tan
  • Interior Colour:
  • Green
  • Body Colour:
  • Woodland Green
  • Body Style:
  • Roadster
  • Engine Size:
  • 1250 cc
  • Transmission:
  • Standard
  • Vehicle title:
  • Active / Clear
  • Last province registered:
  • Alberta

• Price: $

• Status:

Description

Period correct modifications including 60 spoke wire wheel with knock off spinners.Period correct paint scheme.Burl wood dash.Center console.Radiator thermostat.Rally lights.Lucas magneto

My father purchased this 1953 MG TD roadster in Quebec, Canada in August 1963. The engine restoration was contracted out to University motors in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was completed in September 1989.The frame off body restoration was completed by RM Restoration Ltd in Chattam Ontario, in late 1990.The paintwork was completed in Calgary by British Auto Specialists.The MGTD has been completed to period correct specifications, including 60 wire spoke rims.The car comes with many rare parts, including a Lucas magneto and an Arnott long shaft supercharger, which has never been mounted.The car is painted in Woodland Green, with green interior and black carpet kit (not installed).The car was regularly driven and always stored indoors, 20,307 miles since restoration.Won best in show at Britfest Western Driver 1999.

Detailed photos and documentation of restoration process.Owner’s manuals, restoration guide, invoices and receipts.Original tool kit including flame cut spanners, trouble light.Original leather dash, original steel wheels, original hand crank, original side curtains.Convertible top, tonneau cover, car cover.Battery warmer, wind wings and badge bar.