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1953 MG TD

Up for sale is a 1953 MG TD Roadster

Assembled in Abingdon, England, the MG TD is a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive roadster. It represents the state-of-the-art in engine, transmission and suspension design for british cars of the period.

Following in the footsteps of the TC, the TD has been substantially redesigned. This version of the T-series Midgets has a completely new chassis design, much sturdier and stiffer than the TC. The car is also 5 inches wider giving it more stability. Coupled with a modified rear axle, a new independent suspension and the use of 15 inch pressed steel wheels rather than the old 19 inch spindle wheels, this MG was a much more comfortable ride than any of its predecessors.

All of these improvements did not however take away from its elegance. The traditional Edwardian roadster look born in the J-series was upheld with the use of the upright radiator, cutaway doors, flowing separate fender and the wooden dashboard and rear mounted spare wheel. For the first time, an MG was equipped with bumpers in the front and rear which gave the TD a more ‘civilized’ look.

This little British sports roadster was a favoured ‘club racer’ like its older cousin the TC. Nearly 30,000 MG TDs have been produced during its 4 year production run. Over 23,000 of these were exported to North America. The MG TD was the most popular sporting MG at the time outpacing TC production 3 to 1.

This specific TD has been owned by a single owner for thirty years. It was cared for and stored in a climate controlled area. This MG is solid and rust-free. It was very well maintained over the years. The chassis and floors are in great shape. The convertible top is complete and undamaged. The 4 speed manual gearbox and clutch operate smoothly. The car runs and drives very nicely. The car does not have its original motor, it has been professionally modified to include a more modern and reliable MGB 1.8 Liter engine. Both the current engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt. This is a fine example of the sports roadster, a real head turner and a great investment.

Specifications

• 2 door convertible roadster

• 4 cylinder rebuilt MGB 1.8 Liter engine

• 4 speed rebuilt manual transmission

• 15” pressed steel wheels with white wall tires

• Driving lamps

• Rear mounted Spare wheel

• Wooden dash board and shifter knob

• Tilt steering

• Rear bumper overriders

• Headlight protective grills

Mileage: 1099 miles

Body type: 22381 Body Number: 5831/68289

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The successful bidder will need to contact our office at 450-431-1313 within 24hours of auction end. If the end of th auction is on a weekend or holiday, next business day will be fine. At that time a non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 will be required to secure the vehicle. Non payment of the deposit within 48 hours of auction close will result in theauction being relisted or offering the car to the next highest bidder.

Complete payment of the auction (including any applicable fees and taxes*) must be paid within 5 business days of auction close. We accept payment by bank wire transfer, certified check, bank draft. Anticipate an extra delay in releasing the vehicle if you pay by check or draft as these will need to be verified.

* Buyers are responsible for all their local state, province, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state/province that the vehicle will be registered. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges, import/export, customs & brokerage fees.

Vehicle delivery will not be initiated until all financial transactions are completed. The winning bidder is responsible for picking up and shipping the vehicle. We will assist the buyer with finding a shipping company, send email for more information. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after leaving our premises. Make sure the shipping company of your choice has proper insurance to cover your new vehicle. If you would like to have a pre-delivery inspection, we are more than happy to arrange to have the car verified by a local facily for you.

This vehicle is also listed for sale locally, so please don't wait till end of auction to bid. We reserve the right to end the auction early should the vehicle sell. We reserve the right to cancel any bid at any time.

Every effort has been made to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle to you. Garage Hot Antique has disclosed all information known about this vehicle for auction. Please be advised that used vehicles will have typical scratches and dings inherent for their year and mechanical parts are subject to fail. Seller is not responsible for any typographical errors of any kind in the description of this advertised vehicle. Seller welcomes and recommends a pre-purchase buyer's inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Buyer is responsible for any inspection charges and fees. Unless otherwise stated in the vehicle description, this vehicle is being sold "as is". It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids.

If you are not sure about something, please ask! Do not assume anything not listed is included. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGHEST BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

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