Chevy Powered 1953 MG TD

Description

The pre-war MG TA sparked the iconic T-Series that introduced MG’s immediately recognizable radiator design, the swept fenders, running boards, folding windscreen, and large accessible bonnet. After the progressive improvements of the post-war TB and TC, the new MG TD was designed and engineered with updated styling, better turning and handling, a smoother ride, and a 1,250cc inline-four cylinder engine producing 57.5 horsepower.

While truly fun to drive right from the factory, road racers, drag racers and others with the need for speed discovered the MG TD as a platform for fantastic Fifties performance. Some supercharged the four-cylinder engine, others discovered the Ford “flathead” V8 fit just fine, then later Chevrolet’s famous “small block” V8 found a home in the TD. This 1953 MG TD is a throwback to that wonderful time, powered by a stroked 383 cu-in Chevy V8 with a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. A Ford nine inch differential delivers the power, while MGB front disc brakes stop it. Like those hopped-up MGs of the past, this TD carries on the tradition of fun Fifties-era performance.

Highlights

• Classic “Square Rigger” MG TD

• Powered by a stroked 383 cu-in Chevy V8

• Turbo 350 three-speed automatic transmission

• Ford nine inch Positraction differential with 4:11 gears

• Finished in House of Kolor BC-04 Stratto Blue Shimrin Glamour Metallic Basecoat

• White bucket seat interior

• White roadster top

• AutoMeter gauges

• The chassis number (TD/29622) decodes as:

  • TD – MG 2-seater

  • 29622 – Serial number

• This 1953 MG TF is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 100 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Upgrades include but are not limited to:

  • New 18 circuit wiring harness

  • New MGB Disc brake calipers and pads

  • New steering linkage

  • New brake lines & master cylinder

  • Rebuilt front Girling shocks

  • New front springs and bushings

  • Recored radiator with overflow tank

  • Coated fuel tank

  • MSD Blaster ignition

  • Braided stainless hoses

  • P195/75 R14 tires on chrome 2 spoke wire wheels

  • Rear Dayton chrome 72 spoke wire wheels with on Mickey Thompson P235/60-15 Drag Radials tire

• Fold-down style windshield

• Two dashboard storage receptacles

• Aftermarket wood rimmed steering wheel

• Floor-mounted gear selector

• Clock

• Dual exterior mirrors

• Reverse-hinged doors

• New Moss Motors Chrome bumpers and brackets

• Handle-style parking brake

• Bumper overriders

• Full-sized spare wheel and tire

• Electric windshield wipers

Known Imperfections

• Original Lucas wiper motor not installed or working

Included

• Trophy for Best Paint from show with over 500 cars entered

• Newspaper article showing winning MG

• California Care Cover

• Photos of restoration