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- 1953 MG TD Midget
1953 MG TD Midget
Lot Number: 90018
1953 MG TD Midget
A well sorted and restored Midget.
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The bidding for this auction will open on Thursday 23rd January.
TIMED AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Thursday 30th January, 2025 at 7.00pm GMT
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REG NUMBER
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SUMMARY
A well sorted and restored Midget.
DESCRIPTION
Background:
Although instantly recognisable as a T-Series Midget thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke important new ground for the Abingdon marque. Although based on the existing Y-Type chassis, it was the first MG sports car to feature independent double-wishbone front suspension and rack and pinion steering and the new model also boasted a hypoid-bevel back axle, a scuttle reinforcement hoop and twin leading-shoe front brakes.
With a track of 50", it was around 5" wider than its predecessor, the TC, which always a little ‘cosy’. Powered by the proven 1,250cc XPAG engine allied to a 4-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg. Riding on 15" steel 'easy-clean' wheels as standard, the TD also sported a mirror-image dashboard (thus facilitating either left-hand drive or right-hand drive production) and chrome-plated bumpers. In July 1951 the 1,250cc XPAG engine received a new block, sump, bell-housing and flywheel in order to accommodate a larger clutch. The engine number prefix was changed to TD2, and MG TDs fitted with this engine have subsequently become known as TD2 models. A great success story, the vast majority of the 29,665 cars produced were sold overseas, mainly to the States.
The car:
Full details to follow.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 90018
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TD
- Registration Number
- OKA 70
- Chassis Number
- TD23515
- Engine Number
- 23957
- Transmission
- Manual
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Justin Dawkins
- Car Specialist
- 07718 140398
- justin@iconicauctioneers.com
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