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- 1951 MG TD Midget
1951 MG TD Midget
Lot Number: 796
1951 MG TD Midget
Family owned for over 60 years and supplied with a fresh MOT.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
LOJ 40 -
ODOMETER READING
4008 Miles
SUMMARY
Family owned for over 60 years and supplied with a fresh MOT.
DESCRIPTION
- The TD-Series Midget was the first MG sports car to feature independent double-wishbone front suspension, rack and pinion steering and twin leading-shoe front brakes
- Powered by the proven 1,250cc XPAG engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg
- Dating from early 1951 and appears to be a rare, UK-supplied from new example
- Bare metal restoration in 1987. Probably originally Woodland Green, now a non-MG green
- Black interior in poor condition. Original would have been Beige/Biscuit Rexine as currently on the dashboard
- Family owned since 1961 and supplied with part history
- 4,008 miles indicated. Recently serviced along with an MOT showing 'no advisories'
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 796
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TD
- Variant
- Midget
- Registration Number
- LOJ 40
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- TD21707
- Engine Number
- XPAGTD8105
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
72 / 135
Exterior
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Engine
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Remarks
Recent replacement brake and master cylinders
Electrics
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.
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