Bring a Trailer NO RESERVE auction in progress: Same family ownership from 1964 to date, documented restoration. California car.1952 MG TD (auction ends Tuesday, January 24 at 2:32pm PST)VIN – XPAG12209Exterior Color – RedInterior Color – Tan LeatherEngine – 1250cc 4 cylinder with twin SU carburetorsTransmission – 4-speed manual Current Miles – 23,316 TMUOwner Purchase – Same family ownership since 1964Under the same single-family ownership since 1964, this MG TD was recently restored over a period of time beginning in 2014 and completed in 2021. Combining efforts by the owner and specialized vendors, over $41,000 in parts and labor were committed to the restoration, not including hundreds of hours invested by the owner. A numbers-matching California car since delivery, the documented restoration has resulted in a beautifully finished car with excellent quality both mechanically and cosmetically. The car starts, runs, stops, and drives very well with excellent road manners. The underside of the car is equally finished with attention to detail consistent with the quality of the restoration throughout the car. Mechanical: Engine and gearbox rebuilt by Aaron Griffey, a highly respected 50 year veteran of British restorationsNew radiator core and all new hosesSU Carburetors overhauled with new chrome cover platesNew distributor, plugs, and spark plug wiresNew fuel pump, plus auxiliary fuel pumpRefurbished starter motor and generator All new brakes including new hydraulic lines and brake cylindersNew ClutchSuspension and Wheels:All new A frame bushingsNew leaf spring bushings and rubber dividersFreshly painted wheelsFour new tiresNew hubcaps with MG logoElectrical:New electrical wiring harnessNew headlights, taillight, signal and fender turn signal lightsNew fog lights with medallion barExterior:Correct British TD red paintAll new fender mounting rubberNew running board rubber and holdersNew chrome luggage rackNew windshieldNew or Re-plated Chrome:Radiator shell, radiator cap, front and rear bumpers, windshield frame, door handlesNew side curtain locking wing nutsConvertible top locking wing nutsDash compartment chrome surround New MGTD door threshold platesNew black convertible topAll new wood plates to secure top to bodyNew wood cross piece for front of top with new chrome top blocking nutsNew side curtains with new storage bagNew black tonneau coverInterior:New Moss Motors tan leather seatsAll new interior upholstery New floorboards and heat insulation including new carpetNew burled wood with hand rubbed lacquer dashboard Refurbished dash instrument panelNew stock TD steering wheel (a new higher end smaller diameter steering wheel is included as a spare)Newly lined side curtain storage compartment New pedal coversNew rubber inspection cover plate