I’ll admit it, most MGs don’t usually grab my attention. Sure, I’m familiar with the marque, even though I never owned one. But I did spend a bunch of time in my college years riding around in mid-sixties B’s (including one that had a Buick aluminum V8 stuffed under its hood), so I do appreciate the brand. Today’s discovery, courtesy of Tom V, goes back a bit further as it’s a 1950 Model TD – and it’s a visual feast! Drummond, Ontario, Canada, is where you’ll find it, and it’s available here on Facebook Marketplace for $14,000 (CDN), about $10,000 U.S.
MG’s TD was offered near the end of the run for the T-Types (’36-’55), with approximately 30K assembled between ’50 and ’53. The greatest popularity appears to have been stateside, as that’s where the majority ended up. The seller tells us, “Fully rebuilt with many new parts too numerous to list… Interior trim and paint refurbished. All work was done during 2024/2025.” The silver-and-red two-tone finish is not one I would conjure for a car like a TD, but it appears to have been applied excellently. The silver-finished body panels present a sort of aluminum or stainless steel construction, while all of the chrome bits exhibit a notable luster. The seller adds, “Solid body and frame. No rot and no fillers.” Considering all the claimed work that has been performed in the last year or so, one might wonder what kind of a $$$ return, if any, the seller is going to garner with a $14,000 CDN ask – maybe it doesn’t matter. I will suggest that, unfortunately, there are not enough exterior images provided, and mistakenly, there are none of this TD’s front end.
As goes the exterior, so does the interior – it’s just perfect. While the steering wheel misses the mark on originality, it’s still a nice inclusion, as are the seatbelts. Beyond that, the dash, instrument panel with its walnut (?) applique, door cards, and carpet have been excellently restored – no demerits to be issued!
With 53 HP on tap from its 1.3-liter, in-line, four-cylinder engine, we’re not talkin’ powerhouse performance here. The seller provides no information regarding running and driving characteristics; he just simply states that the engine and four-speed manual transmission have been rebuilt. The engine compartment and its occupant are spectacularly clean.
Primitive? You bet! And it’s things like the lack of roll-up side windows and a fuel gauge that endear this vintage MG to enthusiasts. This example appears to be as good as it gets, and at its asking price, it would be one to consider if a TD is your thing, wouldn’t you agree?
What a great looking car! I went to the FB listing and its pending already – too bad – this would have made a nice summertime road trip car back home with my toolkit in hand! The owner sounds like he knew what he was doing as his description read “no test pilots!” My kind of guy!
Does your toolkit include Whitworth wrenches?
Shifting spanners work well on British cars. Ask me how I know. If I were to ever own this little MG the first thing I would do is paint all red areas the same colour as the current silver/aluminium body. Judging by the photo’s that isn’t even a great colour of red either.
I like the fact that this one is a driver! No purists here. It has taste and uniqueness and yet still retains the look of originality without having everything be OE. The owner/builder did good work on a car planned to be driven. Bravo!! yes, the ad needs more pictures!!
That steering wheel and paint job said kit car to me, before looking closer and reading the description.
Seller has a red fetish. Clown car.
……Why am I singing —-Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, we love you ! 😂😂😂
Is there a top? And side curtains? I cannot say I am turned on by the paint scheme. This car was designed to be one color.
Agree, I find this to be garish!
I like the decor! Dash looks a bit “different” to memory.
Most likely as my 1951 MG TD had a Rexine covered dash if I remember correctly.
As mentioned, yes, these are primitive, most similar to driving a tractor. Noisy gear boxes, small footwells (Size 9 shoes and above problematic or more simplistically, similar to engaging clutch and fuel and brake in a bucket. Fun to look at, but tiring to operate on extended trips. Someone will love it.
Looks like a rolling “Red Bull” beverage can!
MG lover here-I have a B in my garage that hasn’t run in 10 years. While I prefer the TC, a TD will provide that prewar “bugs in the teeth British motoring” experience that the GI’s fell in love with at a lower maintenance cost. 10 grand is a steal for this if it all checks out.