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MG TD TF 1500 - TD/C for sale

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-mg-td-46/
Wow. Anyone see a couple major problems??
George Butz III

Yes - a MKII regarding to the additional shocks and and the fuel pump. It comes with some lack of originality.
W_Mueller

Looks like aftermarket speedometer/Tach with flat face and photo only of the clock on dial. End panels on fuel tank not painted.Poor choice of color of upholstery.
Sandy
Sanders

Phew - that's a legal nightmare waiting to happen! Guarantee plate of TD/C21798 with matching TD3 engine XPAG 22028, BUT with chassis TD/C20749!

Putting aside all the things wrong (dash, center panel, tach/speedo, the switched chassis would be enough to make me RUN from this car! Under which chassis is it titled?

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
t lange

I hate painted tires, they just look so cheap! PJ
PJ Jennings

Those scabbed on reinforcement plates just behind the front crossmember could be an indication of a frame section replacement repair. That would explain the mis-matched chassis number. Mike
jm wenzel

Somebody just paid too much for something, $14,250 for what should be about 8-9K max.

Oh well!
P G Gilvarry

Tom and JM hit the jackpot regarding the big problem. Looks like another front frame section was welded on. Interesting that the chassis number stamped on the frame comes up to another TD/C car. George
George Butz III

Unfortunately, the buyer, when registering this car, will not know about the non-matching numbers, and the DMV also won't care. It really won't be an issue until someone sufficiently experienced in T-types notices and says something.

I bet the VIN number matches the Guarantee plate, and not the chassis. We may hear from the buyer as a Newbie.

And yes, both chassis are TD/C.

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
t lange

I wonder what the driver does when it rains?

George Raham
George Raham

George,

PJ Jennings

I should have given a hint. No wipers.

George Raham
George Raham

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