The current owner, Chuck Teetsel, of Pinetop, AZ, acquired this TD in August of 2021. Chuck cared for and maintained the TD well while driving it sparingly. The previous owner, Will Ferguson of Albuquerque, NM is an avid automotive collector with over 75 British motorcars in his collection.  Mr. Ferguson acquired the MG in 2007 and proceeded to upgrade the MG in the first year of ownership with a 5-speed transmission (receipts accompany the MG) and full beautiful repaint in 2009. Mr. Ferguson believes the original mileage of the car to be approximately 32,000 miles prior to the replacement of the odometer. The odometer currently reads 2,494. Mr. Ferguson acquired the TD from the Lang family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is believed the Lang family purchased the MG new and transferred the title to their son in 1971, as a family gift.

The livery is a beautiful two-tone maroon body with black sweeping fenders. The MG was repainted in 2009 and has gorgeous luster and shine. The paint shows very well overall with only minor imperfections in the high use areas, such as the hood and door jambs, and are unnoticeable except upon close inspection. The chrome bumpers, trim and chrome wire wheels all show very well and beautifully complement the red and black paint. The tan canvas soft top fits snuggly and shows little wear as does the tan canvas tonneau cover which zips down the center to allow the passenger portion of the compartment to be enclosed during driving. The tonneau cover can also completely enclose the entire interior compartment for weather protection. The tan side curtains are complete and in nice condition. Each is stored in its own carrying case. The undercarriage is clean and shows well.

The MG’s interior shows very well throughout. The tan vinyl upholstery is in nice condition with minimal wear and complements the beautiful two-tone exterior. The gorgeous walnut burl wood dash is in excellent condition with beautiful gloss as is the Nardi wood rimmed steering wheel. The black wool carpets show well with minimal wear. The gauges function as designed with the exception of the clock. Overall, the interior is in very nice condition and shows well.

The engine compartment is very clean and nicely detailed throughout. The 1,250 cc XPAG inline-four engine is matching numbers and features dual SU carburetors producing 54 hp. The power is transferred to the rear wheels through an upgraded 5-speed transmission which greatly enhances the drivability of the MG. The mileage is said to be approximately 32,000 miles since new, but this cannot be documented.

The MG shows beautifully and runs and drives as well as it looks. Its accompanied with the Operational Manual, Workshop Manual, several MG publications, transmission update receipts, tonneau cover, and side curtains. It would be a welcomed addition to any British car collection.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This MG TD is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

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The original black livery is in excellent condition.  The paint is deep and rich and contrasts beautifully with the green grill slats.  Nearly all of the paint is original with very few scratches or other issues.  It is in incredible condition for its 70 years, but consistent for a well-loved 30,000-mile example.  The chrome and stainless are also in overall very nice condition and nothing has been rechromed or refinished.  The correct Lucas lights are all in very nice condition.

The convertible top is in great shape given its age.  We replaced the rear window plastic to make it useable for the next several decades.  We have no idea how old the canvas is, but it is likely from the 1950’s through 1970’s (we are assuming it is not original).

The apple green leather is also original and in terrific original condition, especially for an open roadster.  There are the normal creases and two very small tears in the leather from use and age over the years.  The leather is very soft and supple.  The instruments are also in very nice condition and the original green leather dashboard and door panels are in excellent original condition.

The longtime owner of this MG was Robert B. Maine of Santa Clara, California.  Robert was a long-time active member and racer with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).  Mr. Maine enjoyed this MG for decades.  Included in the sale are his SCCA Competition Guidelines book, Engine Tuning Workbook and Shop Manual. There are a multitude of notes made in the SCCA Guidelines book as he was trying to make the MG fit the production category (non-modified) as well as he could.  To this day, this MG TD bears its straight through exhaust which was allowed under the guidelines.  And it sounds terrific!!

Mr. Maine added a California blue personalized plate “MYTD51” by 1987.  More than 20 years ago, Mr. Maine sold the MG to become part of the David Morrison Collection.  This enabled it to remain untouched for the past couple decades.

Mechanically, this MG is in excellent condition.  The XPAG 1,250 cc OHV four cylinder is the correct original numbers matching engine, TD 7965.  We have completed a thorough recommissioning service, including a full tune up with all new parts from Moss Motors, new wheel cylinders and a fluids flush.  The MG TD is a blast to drive and exhibits great power and it doesn’t emit smoke.  As mentioned, the tires are very old, but ride fine.  We think they are perfect for preservation showing and around town use.  We love the vintage Hellings Air Filters.

The MG TD benefitted from a more robust chassis design, independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering.  Even at 6’3” and 225 pounds, the driving position is comfortable and sporty.  Also included in the sale are the engine crank, jack, books mentioned previously, documentation, and a tonneau cover.

The Hagerty No. 2 Value is $25,700 and the NADA Retail Value is $30,600.  Increasingly, original surviving examples such as this are worth more than if they were fully restored.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  This MG TD is available in our Phoenix showroom.

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During the restoration, most all componentry of this TD was either rebuilt, refurbished or replaced. This included new paint, a carburetor rebuild, five new tires, and the rebuilding of the distributor and gauges, all of which function as they should.

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1951 MG TD

This motorcar has been in California since new. Although its earliest history is unknown, it has had three Southern California owners since the 1970’s.

The MG TD is the quintessential British sportscar. It has the classic sporting looks of the most graceful motorcars of the pre-War period combined with very simple and straightforward mechanical underpinnings.

The MG TD had several improvements introduced for the first time on the roadster. An independent suspension using coil springs in front was new for the MG TD, based on that fitted to the MG Y-type saloons, as were rack and pinion steering, smaller 15-inch (380 mm) disc type road wheels and a left-hand drive option. Bumpers and over-riders became standard for the first time. The car was also 5 inches (130 mm) wider with a track of 50 inches (1,300 mm).

Nearly 30,000 TDs had been produced, including about 1700 Mk II models, when the series ended in 1953 with all but 1,656 exported. 23,488 were exported to the United States.

An example tested by The Motor magazine in 1952 had a top speed of 77 mph (124 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 18.2 seconds. A fuel consumption of 26.7 miles per imperial gallon (10.6 L/100 km; 22.2 mpg-US) was recorded, making it a elegant and economical sportscar.

The present owner has owned the car since about 1994. He has used it alternatively with his collection of hotrods and Willy’s phaetons. The previous owner bought the car from two woman in about 1980, and used it very sparingly (about 300 miles per year) to drive to the near-by country club.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhpkVOcsqR0[/youtube]This motorcar is offered in a stunning red with biscuit leather interior with matching top and side curtains. The paint and interior improvements are believed to have been completed in about 1990. The paint and interior show occasional use with appropriate patina. It is quite suitable for local car shows and touring, but would not be competitive for concours events. The undercarriage and engine compartment are all original and could benefit from a thorough detailing and paint.

The top and side curtains are excellent as is the luster of the all burl wood dash. The carpets show moderate use.

Mechanically the MG is very strong. In testing the motorcar we drove it through hills and it pulled sportingly to legal speed limits with little effort.

Few motorcars offer such a tremendous value for the money. MG’s offer the classic sportscar styling, excellent fuel economy, very simple mechanical maintenance and an enjoyable enthusiast’s club- all with an easy-on-your-budget price tag.

Sold By Private Treaty

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