Following on from the successful TC, the MG TD arrived in 1949, introducing some much-needed post-war refinements.

Sharper handling and smoother riding than its T-series predecessors, the newcomer drew considerable praise from the contemporary press. Powered by a twin-carb four-cylinder XPAG 1,250cc engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the 54bhp TD was capable of 80mph and 26mpg. Great fun to drive, the TD had a quirky mixture of a vintage body and ‘50s styling cues and sold extremely well until it was replaced in 1953 by the MG TF. Some 30,000 TDs were made in total with all but 1,656 exported, the vast majority being sold to US customers.

First registered in May 1952, this stunning TD is one of those rare UK market cars and has had just 8 owners in its 73 years to date.

It belonged to a father and son who had painstakingly restored the car together over a period of years, totally rebuilding it from the ground up with the spectacular results you see today. Virtually every part of the car has been restored or renewed and it is as clean and shiny underneath as it is up top.

The son worked for McLaren and there are rumours that the TD was painted there but Ron Dennis isn’t supposed to know that so we won’t mention it.

On the road the TD is a great fun drive and much easier to drive than the older pre war examples.