1953 Mg Td House of Kolor Shimrin Stratto Blue

The seller owned this 1953 MG-TD in 1970, let it go, and then re-acquired it in 2011. He then turned it into a resto-mod that is tasteful in appearance and yet quite raucous in behavior. The MG’s original tiny four-banger was replaced with a Chevy small-block V8 with a longer-stroke crankshaft and a shipping container’s worth of hotrod parts. If you didn’t see the open erson headers sticking out the sides of the hood, or hear the roar they blast out, you might think this was a mild-mannered vintage MG with Mickey drag radials out back. And then you’d wonder why it had drag radials. In other respects, this MG has been nicely restored outside, inside, and underneath, with highlights noted below. The car has so far won a trophy for nt among 500 entries in the Newsday Car Show in New . 

• The MG was resto-modded about six years ago.
• A 383-cu.in. OHV V8 powers the MG.
• The Chevy “stroker” was built for performance.
• The seller estimates output at 500 horsepower, but the figure has not been confirmed.
• The parts list is included with the posted photos.
• An lbrock intake manifold, Dart cylinder heads, y four-barrel carburetor are fitted.
• MSD ignition and the erson headers are further performance enhancements.
• A nless wiring harness replaces the factory electrical system.
• A re-cored radiator with overflow tank should keep engine temps under control.
• The body and frame are said to be original.
• The seller reports no body or frame rust, and none was observed in the photos.
• The paint is use of Kolor Shimrin tto Blue.
• ing to the seller there are no body blemishes.
• A new bbins white convertible top caps the roadster.
• Procar white vinyl bucket seats were installed in the restoration.
• Seatbelts were also installed.
• A wood replacement dashboard was installed.
• toMeter gauges include a tach and a GPS speedometer.
• Other gauges are for oil pressure, coolant temp, volts, and a clock.
• The body wears new chrome bumpers and brackets.
• The chrome 72-spoke wheels have knock-off hubs.
• wheels are 14 x 5.5-in., and the rears are 15 x 8-in.
• s are P185/75R14 in front.
• Out back are 235/60-15Mickey drag radials.
• The transmission is a GM TH350 three-speed automatic.
• A 9-inch rear holds a limited-slip differential with 4:11:1 final drive ratio.
• The seller indicates new wheel cylinders and axle seals.
• The brake system uses new replacement MGB front discs and a new master cylinder.
• There’s a new steering linkage and rebuilt Girling front shocks.
• The front springs and bushings and rear shocks are new.
• The seller had the gas tank sealed with d-Kote tank liner.

• The MG-TD comes with a fornia Car r.
• The seller will include invoices for the parts, paint, and other work.
• The new owner will get the “ nt” trophy and accompanying newspaper article.

• The seller mentions no needs for the MG-TD.
• There MG does not retain side curtains.

• This 1953 MG-TD has been transformed into a high-powered hotrod.
• The builder preserved the MG’s body and interior design.
• A 383-cu.in. “stroker” V8 provides the power.
• The driveline has been fortified for the engine’s output.
• trodders will love it.

New does not issue titles for vehicles of this age, the seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper document in his name for transfer of ownership. This 1953 MG-TD came into the seller’s life in 1970, was sold, and then came back in 2011. He turned it into a very well detailed resto-mod that melds British sports car heritage with n brute horsepower. Enjoy it with discretion…