1952 MG TD Replica

1952 Replica/Kit Makes MG TD Description

Selling my 1952 MG TD replica by Fiberfab (1971 VW Beetle mechanicals).Short of being a show car only by a few finishing details.Car runs, shifts, turns, and stops great. Restoration is about 98% complete and the mechanics are practically like new. Car closely resembles an original TD, but without the rust and with much better power and handling, and no original TD ever had disc brakes, seat belts, or a four-speaker stereo with mp3 capability. EXCELLENT SPORTS CAR FOR A TALL PERSON -- I AM 6'-4" AND THE SEAT WAS LOWERED/TILTED TO FIT ME -- BUT COULD BE RE-MODIFIED TO FIT A SHORTER PERSON IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I am selling because I don't have the time, energy, or connections to finish what is left on the car. Exact mileage is unknown because of multiple speedometers, but it's come about 70 miles since the GPS speedometer was installed.

MECHANICAL:

1. Good compression, electronic ignition, new Weber Progressive carburetor, new muffler, new belt, new fuel line, etc.Easily keeps up with modern traffic.

2. Transmission is rebuilt, clutch is new, and the shifter has new bushing.

3. New master cylinder, new front disc brakes, stainless brake lines, new rear pads.

4. No play in steering. Car tracks and steers nicely.

5. Lowered and narrowed to closely resemble an original TD. New shocks.

6. Completely rewired. Everything electrical works. Has battery cut-off switch inside the car.

7. No rust, and of course there is no wood to rot like an original TD. Car had been completed and garaged for 20 years before I got it.

AESTHETICS:

1. Complete primer and repaint (with clearcoat) in British Racing Green II Metallic, a recent Mini Cooper color that is readily available. Repaint included putting on new body welting throughout.

2. Wheels were sandblasted and powdercoated to match body. New Coker whitewall radial tires. Replica "MG" hubcaps with stainless trim rings.

3. Chrome is either new, replated, or polished aluminum throughout.

4. New walnut dashboard. Instrument panel and ignition switch/headlight switch are real TD parts. Dash also includes hidden stereo and new gauge package from Speedhut, including GPS speedometer.

5. Interior is redone. Seats (with recliners), side panels, and carpet is all done, including sound deadening material throughout. Area under the front hood is fully finished. Seat belts included but only partially installed.

6. Four-speaker Retro-Sound stereo included and working.

FULL DISCLOSURE:

1. Chrome on grill shell has developed some blisters. One blister has developed on the chrome slats. Not readily noticeable but no guarantees for the future. Fix or ignore.

2. Top was professionally started and is almost ready to install, but needs edging and snaps. Top bows are included.

3. Top of hood needs to be repainted. The body shop failed to fit the chrome strip properly. I did so but damaged the paint in the process. Body shop agreed to do the repaint at no cost since this was their fault.

4. Car was never titled in Nevada. Utah title and ID plate in hand. Buyer gets this and a bill of sale.

5. Otherwise, all that is left to fix are squeaky brakes, throttle does not like to return to idle, and the turn signal stalk came loose from the steering column (still works, just needs to be tightened).