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The 1950 TD combined the TC's drivetrain but with modified hypoid geared rear axle with the MG Y-type chassis and a familiar T-type style body. An independent suspension using coil springs in front was new, based on that fitted to the MG Y-type saloons, as were rack and pinion steering, smaller 15-inch (380 mm) disc type road wheels and a left-hand drive option. Bumpers and over-riders became standard for the first time. The car was also 5 inches (130 mm) wider with a track of 50 inches (1,300 mm).
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In 1950 the TD MkII was introduced, produced alongside the standard car, with a more highly tuned engine with 8.0:1 compression ratio giving 57 bhp (43 kW) at 5500 rpm. It also featured twin fuel pumps revised dampers and a higher rear axle ratio Nearly 30,000 TDs had been produced, including about 1700 Mk II models , when the series ended in 1953 with all but 1656 exported. 23,488 were exported to the United States.[2] An example tested by The Motor magazine in 1952 had a top speed of 77 mph (124 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 18.2 seconds. A fuel consumption of 26.7 miles per imperial gallon (10.6 L/100 km; 22.2 mpg-US) was recorded.[1] In 1998, the rights, intellectual properties and trade marks associated with the production of MG TD is acquired by TD Cars Sdn Bhd in Malaysia to reproduce the TD series as TD2000. |
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TD 1951 Engine no. XPAG/TD2/12702 Chassis no. 12308 Trim: Red Colour: Ivory Owner: Steve Swann |
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TD 1949 Eng No: XPAG TD 509 Chassis No: 0303 Trim : Red Colour: Ivory Owner: Peter Thompson |
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TD 2 11579 Chassis No: 11154 Year of Mfg: 1951 Trim : Red Colour: Ivory Owners: Laurie & Lyn Foody History: Purchased in Vict 7/9/06Driven back to Adel via Great Ocean Rd, following ground up restoration by Jack Roberts between 1982 and 1997. |
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TD 1951 Purchased in 1972 by present owner and imported from NZ to Adelaide in1981. MGA wire wheels fitted in 1974. Car still has original block and gearbox.
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1950 MG TD Owners: Chris & Mailny Hunt Purchased in 2009 from a fellow MG club member, and relocated to Glenelg as a stablemate for "Paddington" (see MGB gallery), after enjoying many years in Clare Valley. Renamed, due to its Chile Red colour, "Pepper" is extremely reliable, with a nice crisp exhaust note from the 1250cc XPAG engine and wonderful, natural patina, indicating a much loved, regularly exercised vehicle. Since acquiring the car we have enjoyed participating in this years All British Day display and numerous tours with the MGCCSA and the SCCSA Classic and Vintage sections, together and regular attendance at club meetings and nogin and natter nights at the club house. |
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TD 1950 Eng No: EPAG TD 12710 Chassis No: 4317 Trim : Green Colour: Green Owner: Colleen & Russ Fowler |
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TD 1950 Eng No: XPAG TD 1227 Chassis No: Trim : Red Colour: Red Owner: Tony Dann |
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TD 1950 Eng No: XPAG TD 1832 Chassis No: 1441 Trim : Biscuit Colour: Red Owner: Graham Clarke |
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TD 1950 Eng No: XPAG TD 4899 Chassis No: 4549 Trim : Black/brown Colour: Green Owner: Brian Forth |
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Year 1953 The car was delivered new by P.R. Williams in Sydney. |
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TD 1950 Eng No: XPAG TD 1640 Chassis No: 1478 Trim : Beige Colour: Clipper Blue Owner: Doug Hastie |
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TD 1951 Eng No: XPAG TD 10594 Chassis No: Trim : Red Colour: cream Owner: Allan & Barbara Griffin |
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TD 1952 Eng No: XPAG TD 4817 Chassis No: 12784 Trim : Red Colour: Cream Owner: Tyson Jeanes |
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TD 1953 Eng No: XPAG TD2 13343 Chassis No: 12797 Trim : Brown Colour: Yellow Owner: Roger Lewis |
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TD 1950 Eng No: XPAG TD 4131 Chassis No: 4350 Trim :Tan Colour: Black Owner: David Pearson (Vehicle Sold and went back to the UK in 2004/5) |
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1951 MG TD In Process of Restoration Owner: Mike Greenwood Original Colour we think was Red Has been an Adelaide car all its life
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1951 MG TD Chassis # 9507 Engine # 10001 2002 Owned by Clifford A Foggarty - Rosemont QLD Sold to Richard Pitt - Killara NSW 2006 sold by Richard Pitt to Lindsay Caffin - SA 2010 Sold by Lindsay Caffin to Mike Greenwood |
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