1953 MG TD Restoration Project
Condition: | Used |
Make: | MG |
Model: | T-Series |
SubModel: | TD |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1953 |
Mileage: | 57,432 |
VIN: | TD26695 |
Color: | Black |
Engine: | 26648 |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
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Private seller |
Description of 1953 MG T-Series |
1953 MG TD bought in 1977 – had 57-some thousand miles before starting restoration – 0 miles since - Partially restored so far Built on April 14, 1953 - Numbers match Engine rebuilt in 1981 – took standard rings and bearings; cam, crank, pistons all excellent – needs new freeze plugs Tach and Speedometer rebuilt Trans rebuilt to replace second/reverse cluster gear Top frame and side curtains (frames good, panels could be replaced, needs new top cover for the top frame) Have copy of original shop manual used by MG mechanics Two drivers/owner’s manuals (one is missing cover) 30 years of Sacred Octagon Magazines – lots of great tech tips in them Set of Whitworth wrenches, other tools Wood is excellent Body parts excellent – all parts are there, one front fender has small 1/2" dent at the front lip – very reparable Virtually all there but lots of it in boxes – may need new wiring harness and some other gauges for the instrument panel. Have a TD tow bar (but recommend trailering if purchased as tires are extremely questionable Have excellent illustrated parts and assembly pictures in several books and publications |