British Invasion: 1953 MG TD

Back in the day, my old man owned and daily drove an MG TD.  It probably wasn't the best idea because my dad treats mechanical machines the same way that you might treat a discarded N95 mask found outside a tuberculosis ward-- two parts curiosity mixed with a healthy dose of fear. The end result was a car that needed to be given to a mechanic who demanded a royal ransom for a set of piston return springs and six quarts of synthetic clutch lubricant. Despite this family history, I've always had a soft spot for the early pre-war styled MG T-type.  This next example is a perfect father-son restoration project which could make it three generations of terrible mechanical reliability if I do this right. Find this 1953 MG TD offered for $5,900 in Southington, CT. Tip from BarbPaddles.

Won't Trade For MAGA Hat? 1951 MG TD

I think part of the reason I hold on to cars long after I should have sold them to the next guy is because I really hate dealing with "buyers" on craigslist...and when I say "buyers" I am referring to the endless stream of text messagers who feel the need to make unsubstantiated lowball offers without seeing the car.  However, in all my time I've never been offered drugs, confederate memorabilia, or MAGA hats...so I guess it hasn't been that bad of an experience.  Find this 1951 MG TD offered for $8,400 in Mendocino Cty, CA via craigslist.

The Big Alfa: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 2.5 TD

The product planners at Alfa Romeo decided to borrow naming technique from MG with the release of an executive sedan called the Alf Romeo Alfa 6 in 1979.  It used the classic Alfa Romeo setup of a engine mated to a rear wheels that were suspended by a de Dion tube in the back, but it used a conventional gearbox instead of a transaxle like the Alfetta (Italian for little Alfa).  Find this 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 Diesel here on eBay bidding for $2,501 with 1 day to go, located in Scarsdale, NY.

10k: Classy Driver: 1952 MG TD

The MG T-series introduced cool handling convertibles to a generation of US servicemen during WWII and many of them found their way back to the states after the war. The MG TD was sold from 1950-1953 as an improvement over MG's (Morris Garage) previous generation TC and it featured such novel items as illuminated gauges and rack-and-pinion steering.  Find this MG TD here on eBay currently bidding for $12,000 with 3 days to go, located in Valparaiso, IN.  Tip from Cameron.

23 of 50: Ethyl: 1952 MG TD, Survivor

The MG T-series introduced cool handling convertibles to a generation of US servicemen during WWII and many of them found their way back to the states after the war. The MG TD was sold from 1950-1953 as an improvement over MG's (Morris Garage) previous generation TC and it featured such novel items as illuminated gauges and rack-and-pinion steering, but this time the bulk were sold new in the USA.  Find this 1952 MG TD for sale in Agawam, MA currently bidding on ebay for $5,377 with 2 days to go.

10k: Morris Monster: 1951 MG TD w/Volvo B18 and Disc Brakes

How can we possibly explain a Thorsday badge on an MG Feature? First imagine yourself as a member of the automotive upper class of a bygone era.  You've just selected a Mulliner Coachworks body for your Rolls Royce Chassis and drive train.  Too Much?  Step it down a notch, how about shopping for your car's coachwork at London's world famous Harrod's deprtment store then traipsing across town to find your drivetrain at an IKEA.  Save the former for later and the latter for today because this 1951 MG TD with Volvo B18 inline-4 and 4-wheel disc brakes is for sale in Chatsworth, CA currently bidding on eBay for $8,100 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go.