One of 10,838 similar traditional sports cars produced that year, this 1952 MG TD is described by its seller as a “fun little car” that was restored and repainted in 1996 after reportedly being used in the ABC TV version of The Shaggy Dog. ing to the seller, the TD underwent a rebuild of its original XPAG engine about 120 miles ago and is in “rust-free, very good overall condition” with a fully functional convertible top with side curtains.
POWERTRAIN
The MG TD was powered by ’s XPAG 1,250-cc OHV inline four-cylinder engine. With a compression ratio of 7.25:1 and dual SU carburetors, it was rated by the manufacturer at 54 horsepower when new. The engine in this TD is said to be original to the car, and 100 miles removed from a rebuild. The engine is reported to “smoke slightly when started from cold.” No issues with the four-speed manual transmission are reported. The seller notes that maintenance was just performed on a leaking rear main seal. The engine bay presents as being stock and generally clean, per the provided photos.
EXTERIOR
The paint on this TD is said to date to 1996 and to be in “very good” overall condition. The seller reports “some rubbed-away paint” in the doorjambs and that the bodywork is “free of scratches and dents.” The convertible top, with functional side curtains, is said to be in good working order, and the seller reports no evidence of leaks. The chrome, including a rear luggage rack, appears to be complete and in good, undamaged condition, per the images. The glass and side curtains are reported to be “free of damage.” All lighting, including aftermarket turn indicators, is termed functional. The underside appears to be generally clean, with scattered light surface corrosion visible in the photos.
INTERIOR
The vinyl interior materials are said to be “free of tears and cracks;” the seller notes that one interior door panel is slightly pulled away from contact, however. The carpeting appears to be in good, undamaged condition, and the burled-wood dashboard presents well and is said to be missing no small components. All instrumentation is said to be functional, except for the clock.
CHASSIS
The seller reports no recent chassis service on this TD, adding that there are no functional issues or damaged components. He shares that the manual drum brakes are in good functional condition. The tires are believed to be “nearly new.”
DOCUMENTATION
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean h title, as is. This 1952 MG TD is described as an enjoyable, presentable example that is ready for its next caretaker.