1952 MG TD Roadster

The first two-seater sports cars to carry the MG badge was the M-Type Midget in 1928. The first sporting MG car was the 14/28. Before that time, dating back to 1922, Cecil Kimber of Oxford built special bodied Morris Cowleys in his Morris Garage.

By 1931 the C and D-Type Midgets were being produced. The first MG to use pushrod overhead valve engine was the TA which began in 1936. The TB was followed a few years later in 1939. After World War II, MG resumed production with a new model, the TC, that was basically a TB with a synchromesh gearbox. The TB was what a war-torn Europe was in need and helped propel the nation back into racing.

The MG TD was introduced in 1949 and was a big improvement over its predecessor. Its form and style was similar; the big improvements were in the mechanical components. The body now sat on an improved chassis that was much sturdier. The suspension provided a more comfortable ride for its occupants. The suspension was independent up front with double wishbones and coil springs.

This 1952 MG TD is a factory left-hand drive and the product of a recent restoration. It has a four-cylinder engine that produces 57 horsepower. The odometer reads just 51,977 miles since new and is finished in British racing green paint.

At the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction in Pebble Beach it was estimated to sell between $30,000-$40,000. This estimate seemed to be fair, as the car found a new owner for $31,900.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007