Registration No: JKW 4
Chassis No: TD/27364
MOT: Exempt

• Current family ownership since 1975
• Desirable 'home market' example to 'TD2' specification
• Showing just 4,6 miles on the odometer which is believed genuine
• Pleasingly presented in its believed original colour scheme and with its original registration number ‘JKW 4’

Although, instantly recognisable as a T-series model thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke important new ground for the Abingdon marque. The first MG sportscar to feature either independent double-wishbone front suspension or rack and pinion steering, the newcomer also boasted a hypoid-bevel back axle, hidden scuttle reinforcement hoop (save for the first few cars) and twin leading-shoe front brakes. Powered by the proven 1250cc XPAG engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg. Riding on fifteen-inch steel wheels as standard, the TD also sported a mirror-image dashboard (thus facilitating either LHD or RHD production) and chrome-plated bumpers. A great success story, the vast majority of the 29,665 cars produced were sold overseas.

A desirable 'home market' example to 'TD2' specification, chassis ‘TD/27364’ was completed on the 4^th of May 1953. Road registered as ‘JKW 4’ eight days later, the two-seater is believed to have been supplied new to a Mr Peter Friedlander of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who owned the car through to 1975. Then purchased by the vendor’s late father in 1975, the MG was used only for ‘Sunday best’ and shows, sharing its garage space over the years with a couple of J2 Midgets, and a TA Tickford. Covering minimal mileage throughout the current family ownership, since the passing of the vendor’s father, her husband has maintained and very lightly used the TD ever since, until he sadly passed away in 2023. Displaying an incredibly low believed genuine but unwarranted 4,642 miles on its odometer, only approximately 1,500 miles have been covered in the hands of the vendor's family.

‘JKW 4’ started readily and ran well during our recent photography session, but will require recommissioning following the gentle use, and specifically attention to the brakes. Finished in Ivory and trimmed in Red with contrasting Black weather equipment (hood, tonneau, and sidescreens – all of which are showing their age), the two-seater had the carburettors professionally refurbished two years ago and a new master cylinder renewed in the last few years too. Offered for sale with a history file that includes a selection of previous invoices, the buff logbook, a couple of previous MOTs, and a current V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452