SubscribeMost Wanted Classic Cars: MG TD
Posted by Steve White on Oct 26, 2009Towards the end of the 1940s, British auto manufacturer, Morris Garages (MG), started to take interest in making its sports cars available in the North American market. Modifications were made to the MG TC to make it more attractive to North American car buyers, but sales of the car were somewhat disappointing. MG decided that it needed a complete redesign of the MG TC, and it started working on a car that could provide a smoother ride and superior handling.
The MG TD was introduced in 1950, and it came with a left-hand drive version to suit the North American market. Despite being revised extensively, the new MG TD had the same 1250 cc XPAG engine as the MG TC. This engine was upgraded the following year with a new block, bell-housing, and flywheel to accommodate a bigger clutch.
Later on, MG started to produce special MG TDs called the TD Mark II or the TD Competition Model. These cars were actually standard MG TDs that were given extra tuning equipment and factory accessories. Some of the optional modifications that were available for these cars included a revised cylinder head for improved horsepower, bigger tires, wider wheels, increased rear axle ratios, larger carburetors, and twin fuel pumps.
MG TD production reached its peak in the year 1952, but sales started to decline in the following year. In September, 1953, the MG TF was introduced to replace the MG TD. Today, the MG TD is regarded as one of the most desirable British classic cars.
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