1952 MG TD by Colin Wood
Mar 18, 2022
Photography Courtesy Gateway Classic Cars
Can a British classic be a hotrod, too? This Ford Flathead-powered MG TD makes a convincing argument.
Since being discovered in 2009 in Alabama–where it is said to have been stored since 1970–this TD has reportedly had many components refreshed including the chassis, brakes, wiring, seats and engine.
The Flathead V8 is said to have been rebuilt “about 2000 miles ago” and is rated for about 60 horsepower.
Find this 1952 MG TD for sale from Gateway Classic Cars for $47,000.
Interesting project !
The price might be justified for a Pristine restoration of a one of like this , but for a rough odd ball that at first glance is going to need a through going over ... maybe somewhere below the 20k range.
A quick search find a lot of examples in the 20 - 50k range ( hopefully ) in concourse conditions at the top end.
but then again I'm Cheap :)
Some of the details may be a little sketchy, but at least it is a little V8-60, and well located in the chassis. When I was a youngster we had a flat head TD come in to our shop for something, what I don't remember. It had a big flat head, and the radiator was pushed forward to the front of the splash apron. My father chased it off pretty quickly, it was really grim.
It does seem like a lot of money, but I've always found these flathead TDs appealing. The flathead Ford V8 was sort of the Rover V8 of its day, powering everything from sports cars to land speed record cars.
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