1952 MG T-Series Comp

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1952 MG TD/C - Mark II Competition Model Fully Restored and Gorgeous

I am pleased to offer this rare 1952 MG TD Mark II (TDC), one of only 1,710 Mark II variants produced out of over 30,000 TD’s built.

Serial # TD/C 17497 Engine # XPAG/TD317535

Designed as a competition model, it features factory upgrades including:

• Eight shock absorbers
• Dual SU fuel pumps
• Larger 1.5” SU carburetors
• Bigger valves and higher compression ratio
• Increased horsepower and a higher rear axle ratio
• Chrome grille slats

This is a matching-numbers car showing just 15,XXX miles on the odometer. While mileage cannot be definitively verified, the exceptional condition of the frame, wood, chrome, upholstery, and even the rubber pedal pads strongly suggests originality. The car was previously displayed at the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, IL, until its sale roughly a decade ago. It was driven sparingly until a piston ring failure five years ago prompted the start of a mechanical restoration.

In July 2024, the current owner acquired the car from its 85-year-old owner and completed a frame-up restoration. Highlights include:

Chassis & Bodywork

• Frame and suspension bead-blasted, primed, and finished in gloss black rustoleum
• All sheet metal sanded and minor dents repaired
• Wood and metal were in excellent condition prior to blasting
• Body panels painted inside and out in original Woodland Green (British Racing Green) using two-part epoxy paint, then clear-coated
• Fender beading painted BRG with a flex agent

Engine & Drivetrain

• Engine fully re-built: crankshaft ground, block bored .060 over, new pistons, rods, rings, bearings and then assembled by Twin Cam Sports Cars in Sarasota, FL
• New Crane camshaft, resurfaced head, three-angle valve job
• New valves and seats for unleaded fuel, new rocker arms, shaft, springs, and tappets
• Al Moss rear main seal installed
• Polished aluminum valve and side tappet covers
• Radiator chemically cleaned; new water pump, hoses with period-correct wire clamps, and new brass freeze plugs
• Transmission rebuilt with new seals, clutch disc, pressure plate, ring gear, and throw-out bearing
• Oil Pressure / water temp gauge rebuilt by West Valley Instruments
• New speedometer cable

Fuel, Exhaust & Brakes

• Rebuilt carburetors and two new SU solid-state fuel pumps (retaining traditional clicking sound)
• Gas tank chemically cleaned, sealed with POR-50, and fitted with new filters
• New brass fuel lines from tank to pumps and pumps to carbs
• Polished stainless steel exhaust system; manifold painted correct off-white high-temp finish
• New master and wheel cylinders, hoses, shoes, and brake drums machined.

Interior installed by Hoyt’s Auto Interiors, Sarasota, FL

• New biscuit-colored leather seats and vinyl side panels from Moss
• New black bound carpeting, black felt in side curtain compartment, and white felt in tool box
• Convertible top bows painted; new tan Haartz cloth top, side curtain covers with new clear windows, and tan tonneau cover installed

Electrical

• New Moss cloth-covered PVC wiring harness with integrated turn signals installed by Twin-Cam Sports Cars

Finishing Touches

• Chrome and brass polished or replaced, including new bumpers and “MG Car Company” threshold plates
• Badge bar with vintage emblems included
• Wheels painted correct silver and fitted with new 550-15 Excelsior period-correct tires
• Original Brooklands steering wheel remains unmolested
• Original tools: hand crank starter, King Dick jack, and tire change tools
• Abundant restoration photos are available upon request

This TD Mark II is a rare, beautifully restored example of MG’s most performance-oriented T-series car—ready to show, drive, or preserve.

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1952 MG TD/C - Mark II Competition Model Fully Restored and Gorgeous

This MG is located in Sarasota, FL (12 miles from SRQ airport).

Contact Ron Susser

• Phone[630 567-0066]
• Fax[703 858-0056]

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