1950 MG TD for sale $23,995
| 1950 MG TD $23,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $23,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
| Details: |
A 1950 MG TD is already a great sunny day friend. But when you combine celebrity ownershipand#44; original components such as the motorand#44; and offer it at an affordable price; well thenand#44; a great roadster just became an irresistible buy. An MG TD represents the old world style of craftsmanship. There was a lot of Detroit iron being produced in the 1950sand#44; but this roadsters body is proudly supported by an ash wood frame. Its the appreciation for this kind of craftsmanship that seems to go great with the late Robert Youngs character Jim Anderson in Father Knows Best and the physician in Marcus Welby M.D. We doubt thats why Young purchased the carand#44; but today this MG is a very fitting tribute to him. Besides just celebrity ownershipand#44; the roadster has the desirability of being treated correctly for the last 65+ years. That means all the iconic touches are correct – from the upright grilleand#44; to the long flowing fendersand#44; to the rear-mounted spare tire. Even the mirror black paint was treated to a professional respray to keep it shining. These cool little roadsters are best for sunny day outingsand#44; but if the weather does turn wetand#44; the black folding roof and side curtains will help keep your dry for the drive home. Inside the motto should beand#44; No radio. No windows. No problem. These MGs are a great lesson in purist motoring. A grippy steering wheeland#44; clear Jaeger gaugesand#44; and a manual transmission - thats all you get because thats all you need. Your senses will go into overload as the wind whips through the interior and you help create the wonderful soundtrack from the motor. Being a minimalist does not mean lacking in style. Attention is guaranteed when you park this British invasion among the big Detroit metal at car shows. You even get to tell people you believe thats the same original red English leather on the seats that Robert Young sat in. The engine is the factory original 1250 cc inline-fourand#44; and its exceptionally tidy presentation helps the car really shine. Its an overhead valve unit with twin SU carburetors. The motor was built for you to go out and row through the gears of the four-speed transmission and get the most out of this little motor. Just like the legs on a little dogand#44; the MGs engine has a peppy attitude thats happiest when its kicking just about as fast as it can. The light body weight and independent front suspension all contribute to the sporting attitude. Butand#44; to get the most fun out of this roadsterand#44; it requires you. Thats what makes these MGs so popularand#44; you are connected with the machine. This car needs you to get to the destinationand#44; and so when you arriveand#44; it feels like an accomplishment. This classic has a great storyand#44; and we even have documentation connecting Robert Young to the carand#44; as well as articles with him and the MG together – all just to help you tell this story better. But more than just Hollywood allureand#44; this one comes with restoration receiptsand#44; maintenance recordsand#44; and plenty of other paperwork to convince you this is a cut-above classic. The material even shows that the ultra low 44and#44;988 miles are likely actual. Yesand#44; this car is that good. So at this priceand#44; you know it will be leaving us quickly. Call today!! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 10.0% below market avg. What's this? |