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MG TD TF 1500 - Thank You, The Red Car

I have owned a 1951 MG TD for 23 years and due to health issues finally had to sell it. I can't tell you how many times in that 23 years that that I have gone to this web site for help. A little research in the archives usually solved my problems, if not a short question always produced a positive answer and usually a simple solution. Some 60 tears ago I read a book that sparked my interest in MG's, The Red Car by Don Stanford. I can not read this book anymore due to my failing eye sight and the books fine print. I would like to give this book a new home and will mail it free of charge to the first person that sends me their address. Two stipulations, 1, must be in the continental US since I am paying for postage and 2, you must share this story with your grand child.

Cheers, Dave
david kirkpatrick

David, I am sorry about your eye sight and I’m not looking for your book as I have a copy. I read the original book back when I was young and always wanted a TD because of the book and my dad took me to a dealer that sold new TD’s where he had bought cars. I said I would have a TD when I could drive. I have had 3 TD’s over the last 60:years and my current TD will go to one of my children along with the book. I do hope your book will go to a well deserving person who will cherish it. I know how it was hard selling your TD as I had to sell my Healey 100 Factory M that I owned for over 50 years but my back could not take it but my TD is easier on me. A TD is a special kind of car that brought the sports car into our world. Best of luck to you.
David.....
David Honness

Dave,
I've heard of this book but have never seen it. I too am getting up there but I have a 7 year old grandson who loves to ride in TD8686. I would love to have the book and pass it on to Eli someday!

Ed Haskell
2250 Cortina Ct.
Grand Junction CO 81506


efh Haskell

Ed, I will mail it to you in the next few days.

Dave
david kirkpatrick

Dave, thanks very much! We will appreciate it!!
Ed
efh Haskell

What a wonderful continuation of life for a Red Car! Ed's a perfect recipient. Thanks Dave. Bud
Bud Krueger

A great gesture, especially in today's "climate" of hate and violence.

Love to see this type of thing.

All the best to the provider, recipient and Eli!

Peter
P G Gilvarry

What an amazingly kind offer! I have a nephew who I need to find a copy for. This is a good reminder for me to get off my rear end and get him one. It's the best book in the world for a car loving kid.
Steve Simmons

A copy of this book was doing the rounds in the States a couple of years ago before it went missing. I was on the list but it disappeared from the chain before I was due to receive it. I purchased a paperback copy about 18 months ago from FTFU for $18.50 US and read it while I was ill with the flu. It was difficult to put down. When I Googled it just now I see paperbacks are selling for $99 US and hardcover editions for up to $850 US! Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

I don't have a grandchild yet, but this sparked my interest, so I will start chasing for a copy in the meantime.
Great to see this kind of spirit !

Rgds Mike
Mike Fritsch

FTFU sells the paperback on Ebay. $20 with Free Shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-RED-CAR-New-Printing-by-DON-STANFORD-MG-TA-TB-TC-TD-TF/192966740691?hash=item2cedb6cad3:g:JqsAAOSw9sNby39r

Mike
TF-8257
M Brand

Mike: Thanks for the ebay link. Ordered
Christopher Couper

The Roadster Factory commissioned the latest reprints and sell them for $15.
Steve Simmons

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