MG TD 1953 (A)
TD/TF

Vehicle Description

Brown and Gammons are delighted to offer this lovely MG TD from 1953 which has been restored by its previous previous owner and just requires a small amount of recommissioning to put her back on the road, the interior trim has been replaced as well as the engine being rebuilt and many panels replaced, We have a folder of receipts showing all the parts that have been purchased and fitted including a lead free conversion cylinder head, plus panels and other work done to the engine back in 2018 including a new clutch as well as a lightened flywheel, he kept records to show he had spent around £22'000 on parts and work carried out on the car which makes this car a real bargain!

Brown and Gammons is the only major MG specialist who can satisfy all your MG needs for ALL MG models - from pre-war to MGF, TF and now the brand new MG4, MG5 EV, MG ZS EV, MG HS and HS Plug In, MG ZS and MG3 range. We provide parts sales, full workshop facilities; bodywork through to mechanical, service & MoT.
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Engine
Capacity: 1250cc
Number of cylinders: 4
Bore & stroke: 66.5mm x 90mm
Valve gear: Overhead,push rod
Compression ratio: 7.25:1
BHP: 54.4 @ 5,200rpm
Torque: 64.5lb/ft @ 2,600rpm
MPH: 14.5 per 1000rpm in top gear.
Carburation: Twin semi downdraught 1 1/2" SUs
Clutch & Gearbox: Single plate dry clutch. Four speed gearbox with synchromesh on top three gears.
Suspension: Independent front by coil and wishbone. Non-independent rear by semi elliptic leaf springs with Luvax Girling dampers.
Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic with 2 leading shoes at front. 9" drums front and rear.
Wheels and Tyres: Bolt on disc (unperforated on early cars)
Tyres: 5.50 x 15"
Track: 3'11.5" front. 4'2" rear.
Number built: 1949 - 1953: 29,664
Performance: 0-60mph: 18.2 secs
Top speed: 78.3mph
Fuel consumption: approx 26.7 miles per gallon.
Prices new in 1953: £500 plus £221 19s 2d purchase tax. Total £751 19s 2d.