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MG TD TF 1500 - Ebay TD

There is a 1953 TD on Ebay at the moment. Location North England. Reserve has been met at £8500. Car is fully restored, whatever that means. Seems a good buy at the moment, unless I am missing something.
Henry buckeldee

Henry,
I just searched Ebay and couldn't find the car,,, what is the Ebay number ??
Steve Wincze

Steve
Try http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2466260290&category=29757
Looks good, pity about the colour.
John
John James

Thanks John,
Henry, If it's "Fully Restored" I wonder why the antenna holes are still open on the right side ?? I would also wonder why there aren't any engine bay pictures ,,,,
SPW
Steve Wincze

Some other things to consider about a TD fully restored to highest standard.

Originally, it's likely that:
Door hinges were painted body color.
Silver streak cars had only red interiors.
Only early TD's (50 and 51) had chrome headlamp bodies.
Only late-model Mk II grille slats were chrome.
Side curtains were tan color.
Fender welting was body color.


Steve Swarts


Steve Swarts

You can't always guarantee that all early TDs had chrome headlights because at the time there was a shortage of chrome in this country, and some cars had headlights the same colour as the body. Late model TD's had chrome headlights but they didn't have the Lucas emblem in them
H.E.W. Walker

To Steve's comments, I add:
- TD's did not come with wire wheels
- the dash panel with instruments and switches should be bronze color
- piping should not be black
Denis L. Baggi

This thread was discussed between 14/03/2004 and 25/03/2004

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