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General Category => MG Sports Cars => Topic started by: 88v8 on February 22, 2020, 05:59:00 PM

Title: 1952 MG TD 350/T5
Post by: 88v8 on February 22, 2020, 05:59:00 PM
Extensively reworked TD in CA.

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350 SBC, T5, 8". And did you ever see such neat hydraulics.

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72 spoke wires on TR6 hubs. MGB rack.

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Worth reading the write-up on BaT where this car is currently for sale, with the builder engaging in an extensive Q&A.
Several commentators seem nervous at the power in a short wheelbase, but surely that's rather the point?

Oops, forgot the link https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-mg-td-44/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-02-20

Ivor
Title: Re: 1952 MG TD 350/T5
Post by: Jim Stabe on February 22, 2020, 07:31:09 PM
The TD has a 3" longer wheelbase than an MGB and nobody seems concerned about that combo, I have 535 hp in my 91" MGB.
Title: Re: 1952 MG TD 350/T5
Post by: 88v8 on February 23, 2020, 04:41:24 AM
Yes, and the TR4/5/6/ is 88".
Some people just like to find things to cluck about. And then, many youngsters have never driven a 'proper' car without all the electronic and safety gizmos.

At this rate it won't sell. $7,231 bid for a car that must have absorbed hundreds of hours.

Ivor
Title: Re: 1952 MG TD 350/T5
Post by: MGBV8 on February 23, 2020, 10:24:48 AM
"The TD has a 3" longer wheelbase than an MGB "

But..... it's an MG Midget!   ;)
Title: Re: 1952 MG TD 350/T5
Post by: 88v8 on February 28, 2020, 04:22:36 AM
Sold for $19,250.
Nice to see some appreciation.

Ivor