There were a total of four model years; 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953. The first model set the stage for
what the MGTD was. Because of the short amount of time from the inception of the MGTD to the delivery
of the first cars, not everything was quite as the MG Car Company would have liked it. In fact they
were still making MGTC's on the production line when the first MGTD's were produced. Other models were
also being made on the same assembly line at the same time. This says something of the flexibility of
the Abingdon work crews and factory.
Most changes to these early MGTD's were unnoticeable from the untrained eye. One exception to this was
the change from solid wheels to slotted wheels. Still steal and not wire, but a change nothing else.
Most of this seems to be precipitated from the fact that the brakes were fading due to poor cooling.
Another change was to stiffen the body by adding an internal under firewall tubular frame. It helped
but the MGTD body bucket still seems to flex quite a bit when pressed into corners.
DATA PLATE
CAR NO. TD/24407
ENGINE NO. XPAG/TD2/24819
BODY TYPE. 22381
BODY NO. 23728/1161
This Classic 1953 MG TD Roadster is one elegant British Motorcar with lots of appeal.
The engine is the original 4-cylinder 1250 c.c. producing 54.4 Bhp at 5,200 r.p.m. The
transmission is a four speed manual. The exterior is finished in Grey with a gorgeous upholstered
red interior. Included is the black soft top, all 4 side curtains and full black Tonneau cover.
It is as solid as she looks, & drives like a classic champ! This classic roadster is ready
for the open road. A true gentleman's car!
Classic Elegant British Roadster!
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