RELISTED DUE TO NON-PAYING
1951 MGTD MkII
Factory production date Oct 30, 1951
DMV titled it as a 1953, but it’s not.
A reluctant sale of this nice, original, matching numbers MkII that I bought last year. In the same family since the 60’s, it was mechanically pampered but cosmetically neglected. I bought it thinking I would easily go over it, but at 80 years old I’m finding nothing is easy anymore. Nothing.
The paint is black over the original red (painted in the 60’s) and it’s nothing to look at. The frame is solid and damage free, the body is rust free with two very minor dents. The wood is solid with two minor exceptions that don’t require surgery. I replaced the driver’s floorboard with one from Moss.
The car is as original a MkII as one could find including matching numbers, original tool set, original jack, original hand crank, and original Morris Motors Ltd radiator. The windshield is off and replaced with Brooklands screens, but I have the windshield. The top is off but I have it as well the side curtains, probably AMCO. A new canvas tonneau in place. New car cover.
The engine is strong, the tranny is good, the brakes have been redone and the tires are as new. I installed a new, cloth wiring harness that is 95% done.
The tach cable is broken and the ammeter is not working right. It has a new generator.
Carbs are the original 1 1/2 SU’s per the Mark II, with the original overflow pipes in place.
No oil leaks for some inane reason. There IS oil in the sump!
New rebuilt oil pressure/temperature gauge sourced from the UK.
New door panels not completely installed. I have all door hardware, some of it new.
As noted earlier, original tool set and jack plus a complete set of newer Whitworth wrenches and sockets.
Includes books and manuals, plus numerous receipts from the previous owner.
This is a GOOD car that someone with MG experience will have on the road with minor tinkering,adjusting, and completion. I simply don’t have the will or energy anymore.
PLEASE DON’T ‘BUY IT NOW’ UNLESS YOU PLAN TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE.
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