1950 MG T-Series

MG-TD Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

TD 2719 EXLU

Clear

Gasoline

1950 MG-TD CAR# TD 2719 EXLU 1950 MG-TD (WITH CLEAR PENNSYLVANIA TITLE) FROM THE DECEASED ESTATE OF A MAN WHO HAD OWNED IT SINCE 1968. ANY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS, RECEIPTS ETC FOR PARTS AND WORK, HAVE BEEN LOST. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED THEN REBUILT AFTER CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPLACEMENT OF MANY PARTS. CHASSIS IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AND HAS BEEN CLEANED AND PAINTED SOME YEARS AGO. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE OR WELDING REPAIRS. MANY OF THE SHEET METAL PARTS LOOK NEW(FRONT & REAR FENDERS, RUNNING BOARDS, SIDE SCREEN STORAGE POCKET, FRONT RADIATOR SKIRT, ETC). THE WOOD, WHERE VISIBLE, APPEARS IN GOOD CONDITION. MECHANICAL PARTS ARE CLEAN, PAINTED AND COULD BE NEW OR REBUILT. CHROME PARTS SHOW PITTING. UPHOLSTERY OF SEAT CUSHIONS, SEAT BACKREST, AND DOOR PANELS ARE NEW. OTHER UPHOLSTERY PANELS NOT RECOVERED BUT AVAILABLE AS TEMPLATES. CANVAS HOOD & 2-BAR FRAME IS COMPLETE BUT SHOULD BE RECOVERED. SIDE SCREENS ARE MISSING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERTLY FITTED WITH MGB 1800cc ENGINE. THE NUMBER #18CB-U-H 70463 (I AM TOLD) INDICATES A 1969 - 5 BEARING CRANK DESIGN. THE ENGINE TURNS OVER EASILY BY HAND AND ON THE STARTER, FUEL PUMP WORKS, OIL CIRCULATES BUT NO SPARK AT THE PLUGS. CRANKING THE ENGINE (COLD) COMPRESSION ACROSS THE CYLINDERS 115-130 psi AN ADDITIONAL AIR SCOOP ADDED PROFESSIONALLY TO SIDE PANEL OF BONNET (ENGINE HOOD) TO ACCOMMODATE FOR PANCAKE AIR CLEANER ON FRONT S.U. CARBURETOR. PERSONALLY I LIKE THIS FEATURE, IT ENHANCES THE SPORTING APPEARANCE. GEARBOX LOOKS LIKE MGB WITH MGTD GEAR LEVER SELECTOR BOX. KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERT COMMENT WELCOMED. WIRE WHEELS/SPLINE HUBS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION BUT WHEELS WILL NEED TO BE PAINTED. BRAKE SHOES/WHEEL CYLINDERS APPEAR NEW AND DRUMS HAVE NO SCORING. NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE. TIRES HAVE ALMOST NO WEAR BUT SHOW AGE CRACKING AND SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED. STEERING WHEEL HAS NO CRACKS. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND JAEGER INSTRUMENTS LOOK NICE. INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED ON NEW WOOD. ONE AREA OF RUST IS THE REAR WHEEL SKIRT. A WATER LEAK IN STORAGE AREA ALLOWED WATER TO DRIP ONTO THIS SKIRT LAST WINTER. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WITH QUESTIONS OR WISHING TO INSPECT, CALL 412-496-9557. WINNER PAYS NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $500.00 VIA PAYPAL, WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION END. BALANCE PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PAYMENT TERMS BRINGS USUAL THREATS REGARDING EBAY. SHIPPING COSTS AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF WINNER.