29th Nov, 2022 13:00
November 2022 Classics Auction
1953 MG TD
Registration - WEV 711
Chassis No. - TD27104
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 2000
This Primrose Yellow labour of love has been entered on behalf of a deceased estate. It was discovered by the late owner while on holiday with his wife in Manhattan, New York. A home market example that was first UK registered in May 1953, it was duly returned to our shores and roads exactly 51 years later and then treated to a decade-long restoration. This clearly much-treasured TD presents well, its summery bodywork being complemented by a beige hood, red interior trim and chrome wire wheels. The photos suggest the MG’s underside is almost clean enough to eat off and, following what appear to be very few miles since the completion of the restoration, the vendor considers the venerable XPAG engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition, and she is now offering ‘WEV 711’ complete with a full set of weather gear, chrome rocker cover, pancake air filters, badge bar and a pair of spotlights.
The first of the post-war MGs was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-war TB and was fitted with basically the same 1250cc OHV XPAG engine that was common to the Morris 10 of the period. It was superseded by the TD in 1950 which, though visually quite similar to the earlier T Series cars, was built around a more modern chassis – the one derived for the Y-Type saloon. The benefits included coil spring suspension at the front, rack and pinion steering and smaller 15in road wheels. Some 30,000 TDs had been produced by the time the model gave way to the TF in 1953, all but around 1,600 or so of which were exported – some 23,500 went to the USA alone.
In summary:
- Fully restored over a 10-year period
- Being offered complete with full weather equipment
- Benefits from a number of extras
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £14,625
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - WEV 711
Chassis No. - TD27104
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 2000
This Primrose Yellow labour of love has been entered on behalf of a deceased estate. It was discovered by the late owner while on holiday with his wife in Manhattan, New York. A home market example that was first UK registered in May 1953, it was duly returned to our shores and roads exactly 51 years later and then treated to a decade-long restoration. This clearly much-treasured TD presents well, its summery bodywork being complemented by a beige hood, red interior trim and chrome wire wheels. The photos suggest the MG’s underside is almost clean enough to eat off and, following what appear to be very few miles since the completion of the restoration, the vendor considers the venerable XPAG engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition, and she is now offering ‘WEV 711’ complete with a full set of weather gear, chrome rocker cover, pancake air filters, badge bar and a pair of spotlights.
The first of the post-war MGs was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-war TB and was fitted with basically the same 1250cc OHV XPAG engine that was common to the Morris 10 of the period. It was superseded by the TD in 1950 which, though visually quite similar to the earlier T Series cars, was built around a more modern chassis – the one derived for the Y-Type saloon. The benefits included coil spring suspension at the front, rack and pinion steering and smaller 15in road wheels. Some 30,000 TDs had been produced by the time the model gave way to the TF in 1953, all but around 1,600 or so of which were exported – some 23,500 went to the USA alone.
In summary:
- Fully restored over a 10-year period
- Being offered complete with full weather equipment
- Benefits from a number of extras
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: November 2022 Classics Auction, 29th Nov, 2022
Our November auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester).
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero entry fee and zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Monday 28th November 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 29th November 9am - 1pm
Mavericks
8 Moyston Road Business Park
Llannerch-y-Môr,
Holywell
CH8 9DQ
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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