1953 MG Midget TD II Roadster
Registration no. NXM 285
Chassis no. XXPAG/TD2/27625

"The Midget is the survival of what, in the opinion of many people, is the right sort of small sports car. It caters for those who look upon motoring not as a means to an end, but as an end in itself. Many thousands of these little cars are succeeding admirably in providing their owners with something that will, at one moment, journey forth and do the shopping and, at the next, take part in serious competitive events or tackle a 400-mile journey with zest." – The Autocar, 15th May 1953.
The penultimate T-Series Midget, the TD appeared in 1949. A larger car than its predecessors, the TD owed much to the contemporary Y-Type saloon, using a narrowed and modified version of the latter's box-frame chassis, on which sat an all-new body roomier than before but retaining the classic looks of the traditional MG sports car and the well-tried 1,250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine. This saloon parentage was far from a handicap, for the Y-Type was a later and more advanced design than the TC Midget, employing independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. Although thoroughly traditional both in appearance and its coachbuilt method of construction, the TD body offered greatly increased 'elbow room' to its occupants when compared to that of the TC. From August 1951 a larger clutch was fitted and associated changes made to the flywheel and bell-housing, subsequent cars being known as the TD II. A runaway sales success with some 30,000 sold, the TD is, paradoxically, rare in the UK, as most went for export to earn vital foreign currency.
Originally dark red in colour, this TD II Midget was restored by marque specialists Naylors in 1989/1990. In 1995 the MG was taken to Hong Kong where it was entered into various HK club events, shows, tours, etc before returning to the UK in late 1999. The car was repainted cream in 2000 and has a red interior, and it is believed the engine was changed at some time. In very nice order and running condition, this charming little MG sports car is offered with a V5C document.