Rare and valuable model. One of only 900 originally exported from UK!
1952 MG T-Series Mark II Description:
Low reserve on this RARE piece of British racing history! Fewer than 1800 Mark II models made, and only 900 exported from England.The Mark II model was a competition sport model with a more highly tuned engine using an 8.1:1compression ratio and a sport suspension.
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Questions asked by potential buyers:"Re-listed? "Runs great?" Have you personally driven it enough to assure reliability? I've had a standard '53 TDs. How much faster is the Mark ll? How much more should it cost? Advertised miles on car (and engine) suggests car has been sitting most of its life and IMO that is a liability."
Answer:No, not relisted. This vehicle has never been for auction. Yes, it runs great. This vehicle was my dad's. He was a journeyman electrician, commercial diesel mechanic, and aircraft mechanic in the US Army then for United Airlines. He maintained the vehicle for many years, then when dementia set in- he didn't touch it for about 3 years. After he stopped maintaining it, I drove it about once a month or so for about a mile. That was for the last 4-5 years. The MGTD is now in my garage, and it runs and drives fine. It starts, brakes, corners, accelerates, etc. just fine. However, my knowledge of MGs is very poor. I don't know how fast a standard MG is, so I can't compare this one. But, this MG is fast. When my dad was healthy we used to drive around in it and we'd go 40 or 50mph on old country roads.
Question:In looking at the id plate on the cowl in your picture, the designation TD2 does not designate a Mark II. A Mark II vehicle and engine is designated by TD3. You should measure the carburetor throttle body diameter. Mark II carbs are 1.5 diameter, all others are 1.25 diameter. The shocks are also different on a Mark II.
Answer:Wow!!! Ok, I'll look. I had no idea. My impression was that it was a MARK II based on the badging, dual fuel pumps, and lumps on the sides of the engine hood. Is that correct? This was my dad's car. Would a TD3 have those features?
Reply (from person asking question):Yes the hood looks correct with right side bump and badging, and the dual fuel pumps, but it also had either dual or special shocks and previously mentioned items. I had a 53 TD and the designation was TD2 and thought it was a Mark II until I found out the TD2 was started earlier (I think in 52) when they changed the size of the clutch. You could also check that the ID plate and the engine and body numbers match to the plate. It is a nice looking car. tg.
My comments: As you can tell, I don't know a lot about MG TDs.It seems that there are a lot of MG TD fans who know a lot about engine number/chassis number, model numbers, etc. So I postedI posted the engine number, chassisnumber, build date, notes, etc. from this MGTD from the MGTD archives. It's great vehicle without any problems that I know about. I've driven it a mile or so every month for a few years and it's never hiccuped once. If I were a concours/car show person, I'd touch up a few small paint blemishes, clean the engine, shine up the chrome, then put on an old English driving hat and drive it to the show and back.
