1953 MG TD

Introduced in 1949, the TD was the follow on act from its predecessor the, thirties designed, TC, and heralded some much needed post-war refinements. Independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering, steel wheels, and the availability of left-hand drive, made the TD an appealing motorcar for the export market. When production of the TD finished in 1953 it's reported that all but around 1,650 of the 30,000 cars produced were exported, with 23,000 or so heading to the USA alone.

This particular right-hand drive, home-market, MG TD was first registered 'OKA 70' on 14th January 1953 to MG dealer, W. Watson & Co., Liverpool. The founder of the company, William Watson, was a successful racing driver and a pioneer in creating the largest dealer distribution network in the North of England, which included Morris and Rolls-Royce. Presumably 'OKA 70' was ordered for stock, as the original buff log book shows a change of ownership to a Mr. Winn of Liverpool. After a series of owners, the car was purchased by the current one in 1991.

Finished in green with a tan leather interior and matching weather equipment, this example would be the perfect candidate for some winter tlc, which might include some attention to the brakes, exhaust, engine hoses and possibly even the paintwork. The interior and roof are in good condition as is the brightwork.

Supplied with a selection of previous MOTs this MG TD would appear to be a fairly rare home-market car and is a great way into MG ownership. One of the advantages of most cars from this period is that nearly everything is fairly simple and only requires a basic knowledge and a reasonable tool kit to carry out most jobs. A couple of evenings a week over the Winter and as soon as we see the first sunny Sunday in Spring this delightful little TD will be ready for some country lanes.