1951 MG T-Series

TD - Mark-II Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

TD/C 11016

Clear

Gasoline

PLEASE NOTE: I am relisting this car because the last winning bidder, although he loved the car, when he showed up to finalize the deal, did not fit in it (he is a big 6'2"). So please read the entire ad carefully before bidding. Thanks!! Up for auction is a 1951 MG-TD Mark II – Rat Rod. If you’re looking for a UNIQUE hotrod, you can’t get much more 1-off than this. It kills me to part with it, but I just don’t drive it much anymore. And with 2 kids, well…it’s not exactly a family-mobile. For the Rat Rod fans My brother and I built this car in 2004-2005. It was basically a shell when I got it, and everything on it is hand built. I purchased it from a vintage road racer in central California. The MG-TD’s are perfect candidates for creating a hotrod roadster because the body is small and light, the frame is a solid boxed design, it has suicide doors, rack & pinion steering, and a great looking grill shell….all stock. But, of course, not enough power. So, the drive-train is a 1965 Mustang 289, C-4 auto transmission, and a narrowed 9” rear end. Here’s what we added: · Custom made radiator (added a core) to cool the V8 · Custom made 1-off Lakester headers (baffled) · Custom made aluminum firewall · Custom made aluminum dashboard · Custom made 9 ½” wide rear rims with Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro 28 x 12.50 – 15LT tires. · Chrome tilt Ididit steering column · 4” lowered coils up front (NOT CUT) · Aluminum water pump · Aluminum pulleys · Trans cooler · New distributor, coil, wires · Holley 600 · Single wire alternator · Chrome oil pan · Finned Holley valve covers · Completely re-wired front to back with new Street Rod wiring harness · Wilwood racing master brake cylinder, pedal, and proportioning valve · B&M Quicksilver floor shifter · 4-point racing harnesses · VDO vintage gauges – volts, H20 temp, fuel, oil pressure, speedo, tach · GT steering wheel · Aluminum racing battery box with kill switch Then we decided to go with the WWII theme and call the car “Allied Forces” to highlight the meeting of the British design with the American muscle. I commission a local L.A. pin-up artist, Susanah Mosher, to hand paint the design on both doors. We also added: · Ammo box console and took kit · Grenade shifter · WWII canteen radiator overflow In 2007 we took this car to Bonneville Speedweek as our "pit car" (we raced a 200mph) Honda Civic. So I've included some pics from that trip. I also included a pic from the day I first brought it home. It was rough. For the MG fans Little did I know when I bought it, this MG-TD is a VERY RARE and very sought-after Mark-II model (VIN # TD/C 11016, built in October of 1951). In fact, in 1951, only 470 of these were made. The production numbers and quote below is taken from www.mgcars.org. “Almost immediately when the MGTD appeared on the market there existed a strong aftermarket of parts and accessories to increase the performance and sportability of the model. The Mark II MGTD, sometimes called the TD3 or TDC, was an attempt by the factory to satisfy the demand for more high performance models. My apologies to the MG purists – I DID NOT know the rarity of this car when I bought it! Unfortunately, I sold off many of the parts (hood, fenders, etc.), but much of it stills remains – most importantly, the VIN NUMBER stamped right on the frame horn!! It would be quite a job to return it to original, but it’s certainly possible. By the way, I still have all the pics of the items I sold on Ebay if you're interested in seeing those. The stock items that remain are: · Body · Frame · Grill · All front suspension, steering and brakes (Girling shocks) · Headlights · Front rims · Rear fenders · Door hardware · Seat · Gas tank (with both outlets) · Tail lights · Windshield For the Tinkerer The car has been sitting in my garage for 2 years, and consequently, it probably could use a tune-up. When I decided to sell it, I bought a new battery, drained the gas tank, put new 92 octane in it and it fired right up. It runs and idles STRONG. It sounds like a race car and roars when you hit the gas. I backed it out of the garage, took these pics and pulled it right back in. So again, I haven't driven the car in 2 years. And, while there are no major problems with it now, and I assume it is in the same shape I left it in 2 years ago, the car is sold As-Is. None-the-less, here's what I know needs to be addressed - · The idle is high, yet the idle adjustment screw is all the way out. · The timing is likely off, yet everything in the ignition is new (distributor, coil, wires, etc.). · The brake pedal is soft – it takes one pump to get a full pedal, so the brakes probably need to be bled. Other than these things listed, there is NOTHING wrong with the car that I know of. Most notably, it DOES NOT LEAK at all, which is rare for a rat rod! Also, please know that I have literally spent thousands of hours on this car, and it's well built! I'm extremely meticulous and did not slap it together with duct tape and spare parts. It's a really nice build. But please remember - it's a Rat Rod, not a $75k Street Rod. One last thing to consider, the leg room in this car is limited. I’m short (5’8”) and fit fine. But my brother is 6’ and he’s a little cramped. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Also, please do not bid unless you are a serious buyer. Happy bidding!!