1953 | MG TD Midget

We have now known this glorious MG TD for over seven years now and are delighted to welcome it back. We last suppled the MG back in 2019 at £26,995 to a long term client of ours who has a wonderful collection of pre-war and early post war classics. Over the past six years the MG has attended many events and rallies and driven over to us across the Wolds on many occasions and an astonishing £20,000 has been spent on further improvements on the car. The car has only covered a few thousand miles since having an engine rebuild to include new main and big end bearings, brand new clutch, kit, rebuilt water pump, refaced flywheel, new fuel hoses and brake overhaul. Having had six years of fun with the car, it now returns to us in part exchange. Prior to this, in 2017 we supplied the MG to a long term customer of ours in Cumbria. In two years of ownership the MG prove to be faultless on the road and similarly to its last owner, was thoroughly enjoyed throughout ownership. At the time, back in 2017 we prepared the TD and treated it to a new water outlet manifold, new thermostat and housing, distributor cap, rotor arm, points and leads. Prior to 2017, the TD had been with one of customers in Fife who has been buying cars from us for over 20 years. During his ownership, the MG was carefully detailed, brakes re-lined and used on the show scene.

This TD was manufactured in 1953 and was supplied new to the US market. After 55 years in the States the car was shipped to England where it was treated to a RHD conversion and five speed Type 9 gearbox as part of a major refurbishment programme. The MG was also stripped down and subject of a major restoration and has only covered less than 5000 miles since. The MG boasts first class leather upholstery, carpets and weather equipment and the body and paintwork are in excellent order. The engine bay is beautifully detailed, ideal for shows, rallies and events. The chrome is excellent throughout and rubbers, seals and tyres are all in very good order.




On the road 259 XUH performs perfectly well with a lovely strong 1250cc engine holding excellent oil pressure, super smooth five speed gearbox making the car ideal for long distance touring and the suspension and steering all feel tight, direct and correct. The chassis is very clean and nicely presented and the underside is sharp, clean and very impressive. This is a fabulous TD that can be driven and enjoyed on a regular basis and is just right in every respect.