The arnolt mg was designed by giovanni bertone, his son nuccio, and giovanni michelotti. The 1952 mg td was considered state of the art for its time period although the engine wasnt high horsepower the car was built with a 1. Do not forget to read about mg td problems, recalls and complaints. Mg td workshop shop manual vintage 1952 1953 oem original midget. It is compact about 8 high by 6 wide and not too long 64 pages but packed with great information. Priced, top condition mg td kit caravailable online. I have invited lenn to our premises and a whole sunday afternoon were spend on making pictures of all kind of details and parts of my car. An example tested by the motor magazine in 1952 had a top speed of 77. This mgtd was purchased new by my father in november of 1952 and continues to be a part of our family. Mg didnt adopt it for another eight years, so theyd had plenty of time to sort out its bugs.
At the 1952 turin auto show, he saw a special bertone body on an mg chassis and arranged to buy 200 bodies to place on mg td chassis and sell as complete cars. Work by british european automotive in rohnert park california. The original mgtd midget a brief history mg enthusiasts. The car has an original 1250cc engine and drives great. An independent suspension using coil springs in front was new, as were rackandpinion steering, smaller 15inch disc type road wheels and a lefthand drive option. Classic mg td presented in beautiful condition and benefiting from extensive recent work. The front suspension gained a modern independent arrangement with double wishbones and coil springs, rather than the oldfashioned straight axle with leaf springs, while the redesigned rear suspension gained increased travel. A short history on the mg td s and tfs impact on the united states sports car scene during the early 1950s. The car he is talking about is a 1948 mg tc roadster that stanfords main character, sixteen. Find all the latest facts, figures and mg td specs based on year, make and model. Importantly, this td has handwritten history from 1975 along with a clean title. An illustrated history of the worldfamous sporting marque.
It represents the stateoftheart in engine design, transmission, and suspension. Make lbcarco your first choice for mg td bits and mg td car parts. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of mg td 40. The interior panels were a cheap, homedone replacement, the seats were tired, and the dashboard was completely wrong. There is not a lot of new information on the td in this hardcover book but the quality is good and some of the pictures are of reasonably restored cars. My 1951 mg td was one of the models with details which were not found on earlier or later models. The first was the arnolt mg, a fourseater bertonebodied car based on the mg td chassis and xpag 54hp engine. Eventually, after the construction of 102 examples, mg was no longer able to supply chassis, and to make good on his deal with bertone, mr. The 1952 mg td steve maas, long beach, california, usa. It was written by don stanford and published by scholastic book services in 1954. Mg td values are slipping like an old clutch hagerty media. Imported from the us recently, this mg td has been professionally restored in striking yellow with black fenders. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Search preowned 1952 mg td listings to find the best local deals.
The mg td was a running car that was disassembled for a restoration that was never completed, the sheet metal is in near perfect condition and was, at one time, ready for paint. On october, 2008, i received an email from lenn bal. We are helping gary, a good friend of ours at trade classics, to find the mg a new home. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Its a little old school for its time, its classy, but it knows how to have fun. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 td models nationwide. Mg td vin decoder lookup mg td vin and get history with. Built on 1969 vw chassis and has a 4 speed manual transmission powered by a 1600cc twin port 60hp vw air cooled engine that was rebuilt. Click on any picture to see a larger version in a new window. As i received the car, the interior was a little shabby. Every buyer must check mg td car history before getting a car loan or credit. This replica gets more attention then you can ever imagine. Tr2 tr3 tr7 tr250 spitfire austin healey 100 3000 xke. This book does provide some insight into the overall history of the tseries.
Email to to send to multiple addresses, separate each address with a comma. Since the interior is a focal point of the car, all this had to be fixed. It is possible to get market price of new or used mg td by vin number. Enquire at wheels club today and book an appointment to view this mustsee car.
The 1950 td midget combined the tcs drivetrain, a modified hypoidgeared rear axle, the mg ytype chassis, a familiar ttype style body and independent suspension using coil springs from the mg ytype saloon. Mg s tc roadster sold well initially and proved american demand for an english sports car, but the cars righthanddrive configuration and 1930s specifications meant it was ripe for a redesign by 1950. Mg td 1952 british racing green restored this is a beautiful and well restored 1952 mg. A brief overview of the history of the mgtd is cited along with production information. Find out how much a 1952 mg td is worth and mg td used car prices. Arnolt started another project with them, which would evolve into the arnolt bristol. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1952 td mg history the mg ttype is a series of bodyonframe open twoseater sports c. This book covers the entire t series line from 1935 to the end of production of the mgtf. Mg td roadster 1952 in good condition this mg td road. The series included the mg ta, mg tb, mg tc, mg td, and mg tf midget models.
More indepth information can be obtained from many books on the subject including. I bought this mg primarily because i needed a project, once my porsche 912 was largely complete. This beautifully restored midget in british racing green, with a tan top, weather kit, and wheel hubs could be part of your collection. The mg td is also a basket case and my daughter is also going to be helping. In response, syd enever and alec hounslow took two weeks in 1949 to strip a fourseat ytype tourer and shorten. The interior has a wooden dashboard with chrome clocks and red leather upholstery. To be offered at auction without reserve at rm sothebys auburn fall event, 29 august 1 september.
The lightweight and classic body is motivated by a 1,250cc 4cylinder whose sound could bring a smile to anyones face. Now, one and a halve year later some of these photographs and many other are published in a wonderful mg td book. In 1952, centrelock wire wheels were offered as an option. The mg ttype is a series of bodyonframe open twoseater sports cars that were produced by mg from 1936 to 1955. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Of a planned production of 200 cars, 103 have been documented as built between 1953 and 1954 67 coupes and 36 convertibles. Arnolt started another project with them, which would evolve into the.
Improvements including a stiffer frame, rack and pinion steering and updated suspension. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and vehicle specifications. This book is just what as i was looking for as i consider purchasing an mg td. The engine breaks frequently, it leaks oil almost as fast as it burns gas.
The mg td roadster is only for the true classic car enthusiast. We at little british car co and vintage motors are dedicated to providing excellent customer service with a personal touch and quality classic car parts and accessories always at a substantially lower price. The series included the mg ta, mg tb, mg tc, mg td, and mg tf midget. We offer for sale 35 items for your 1952 mg td narrow your search by model, year or. The last of these models, the tf, was replaced by the mga. The complete mg td restoration manual by horst schach. Mg td mk2 1952 matching numbers restored 5 speed gearboxvideo. Mgs tc roadster sold well initially and proved american demand for an english sports car, but the cars righthanddrive. This is a 1952 mg td roadster in the fabulous ivory paint. The mg td is a standard transmission, rearwheeldrive roadster. By this time, sales of the td were beginning to falter, but mg had the prototype of its replacement ready. It enabled me to understand the pros and cons of mg td ownership and includes a good checklist of things to be on the lookout for in every area. The 1953 mg td about which this manual was written began with an assortment of dismantled parts which were restored into the classic beauty you see on the cover.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This gearbox is extremely rugged, and apart from the familiar tendency to jump out of third gear of which more later i myself have never had a. Although the design was similar to contemporary cars of the 1930s, it came to be considered outdated by the 1950s. The tc is a purer design and was the original model credited with helping kickstart americans interest in. The story is a straightforward one, and is filled with references to the. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Mg td parts mg td spares lbcarco little british car. History of the mg td the mg td web page regarding to the history of the mg. This mg td was entered in the search for the best td in the world at the new england mg t registers gathering of the faithful in 1994 and made it into the final thirteen.