Description: the classic car gallery is proud to offer this gorgeous 1951 MG TD. The car was the recipient of a body off restoration at a cost of more than $60k, and remains in wonderful mechanical and cosmetic condition. She is the ultimate road going MG TD. The car was assembled using a later 1800cc MGb powertrain, she runs and drives like a much newer more reliable car, while maintaining her stock appearance. The car is finished in english cream (a very pale yellow), a new dark green leather interior and powder coated dark green wheels. All the chrome was rechromed or bought new. She is currently fitted with both her original style windshield, and brooklands windscreens allowing her to keep her original wiper system and use the soft top. The beige top is in excellent condition, as are the bows and top mechanism. Performance comes from her performance prepared 1798cc MGb engine with its high lift cam, high compression head and a webber racing carburetor. As you would expect from 110 horsepower (the original was 49!) the car offers excellent performance. A high capacity custom made radiator handles the additional cooling demands of the engine. The electrical system was upgraded to 12 volt with a bosch alternator and electronic ignition. Likewise, handling is true to its racing heritage. It has front wheel disc brakes from an MGb and rear tube shocks (the original TDs just sat on springs in the rear) and rack and pinion steering. The steering wheel is an original brookstone racing version. All these modifications were done with correct but later MG parts and components, so everything looks correct. This car is very capable of sustained 70-75 mph driving. It is also easy to start and not at all not fussy to drive. At 60 it is perfectly in its power band (about 3500 rpm) and third gear is a delight: it pulls easily from just moving all the way up to 60 mph. It's easy to see why this gearing was chosen, this car is very reliable and perfectly sorted. It has proven to be very reliable as the previous owner took long trips in it with no issues whatsoever. Enjoy this modernized version of a classic british roadster that can be enjoyed as you wish! Price: $42,900 negotiable
