Over the past fifty plus years, we have sold a good number of MG TDs, maybe 50, 75, more? But I think this particular car is certainly in the top tier of all we have had for sale.
Two owners since new, last owner for forty years and, according to his son, has covered MAYBE 300 miles during those forty years. However, it is not some old, dusty, worn out, 'survivor.' Quite different, always maintained, driven just a few miles a year (such as to a local show)......repainted in deep BRG in 1993 and still in show condition (not a crack or chip anywhere), chrome is all in show condition, dash in show condition, all new leather seats, less than 200 miles on a rebuilt engine (our tests: zero smoke, 60 psi oil pressure, 140-145 psi compression).......one absolutely beautiful MG TD.
Down the road, everything one could ever want in a classic sports car... lively performance (within the performance parameters of a TD) gearbox silent and with excellent synchromesh, light precise steering, excellent ride, and excellent directional stability. Runs and drives like new.
All the gauges work, the wipers work, all lights, horn, handbrake, things that don't always work on all 73 year old cars. All new wheel hubs and chrome knock offs, 15" wire wheels, convertible top is new, excellent side curtains, doors shut far better than any TD I have ever had, door hinges are all new and polished brass, brakes work well...........IF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL super low mileage, rebuilt classic sports car, effortless to drive, easy to service and maintain.....hard to beat one such as this car.
To any T Series enthusiast, it is always the same question....'which one?' TC, TD, TF. Now a TC is a beautiful post war version of a pre war car. Spindly 19" wire wheels, solid front axle, just beautiful. However, on the down side, is no availability of a LHD version, steering can be a bit frightening, they do have their weak points.
On the other end of the series is the TF. Beautiful lines, sharing the same chassis and suspension as a TD meaning excellent ride and steering, alas with the headlights fared into the fenders, lost some of the wonderful pre war aesthetics of a TC and TD. I mean, geez, on a TF, even the radiator cap is fake.
Leaving the TD. Vast improvement in drivability over the TC, are more classic looking than a TF. Alas, the TD is the only T that never had wire wheels as standard or an option. BUT some TDs left the original dealer with a period wire wheel conversion. And to be candid, a TD with wire wheels solves some of the issues. Same approximate body as a TC (that is, more classic) and they look great with this car's wire wheels. Sure, a compromise but an excellent driving car with pre war style.
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