1953 MG T-Series

This 1953 MG TD has undergone a multi-year, open wallet, nut and bolt restoration. The pictures show the detail that has gone into this restoration and it shows beautifully. It has less than one mile on the build (I drove it up the road and back just to make certain that it showed no anomalies, shifted fine and performed well. The pictures show the first time it has ever been outside of my shop, it has never even been washed. During the course of the build I endeavored to maintain the classic MG TD appearance but made some improvements along the way. The entire suspension has been rebuilt, including all new joints, bushings, and any part prone to wear. It has new front coil springs, new rear leaf springs, all new brake system from the master cylinder to the brake pads and everything in between. The tires are of course new (all five) Firestone F-560 series 165R15â??s. The wheel covers are new however I retained the original cap medallions. The interior is all new, the seats are new from Moss (not reupholstered, they are new). When building the interior, I incorporated seat belts, building custom brackets that are secured to the frame of the car and not just to the wood floor. The top and side curtains are new, and it comes with a new-in-the-box (as yet, unfitted) half-tonneau cover that matches the top. I had a new windshield made using the original as a template. During the windshield rebuild I had the original brackets chromed and while they were at the chrome shop I also had them chrome the original headlight buckets, rings, headlight bracket bolts, front fender turn signals, and interior door latches. All other interior chrome bits are new as are all the exterior chrome bits (door handles, both bumpers, mirrors, tail lights, license plate light, bumpers, and bumper overriders (the bumper brackets are also new). The grab handle is a re-chromed original as well. The steering wheel is a professionally restored piece and is beautiful. I elected not to use any of the inherently problematic Lucas wiring, opting instead for modern wiring with blade fuses and a bank of relays that allowed me to reduce the electrical load on the original switches while using appropriately gauged wire to provide sufficient voltage to the horns, lights, and new SU fuel pump. When I wired the car I used the old style cloth wiring loom in areas that would be visible under the hood so when showing the areas beneath the hood, the modern wiring is hidden from view. I also fabricated hood (bonnet) hold brackets so both hood panels can be left in the upright position as shown in the pictures. The windshield wiper motor was restored by the good folks at â??From The Frame Upâ? in Mesa, Az. I also elected to use all LED lighting in the car. The headlights, while retaining the original buckets and rings, sport Hella reflectors with LED lighting and emit a nice light pattern consistent with modern lighting while appearing original to the untrained eye. The front fender turn signals show bright white when in the parking light mode but flash bright amber when using the turn signals Much much more