1950 MG TD Reveals Its Best After 34 Years of Hard Work

It was hard work, but it was definitely worth it.

Around 30,000 TD Midget units were produced by MG in the 1950s. This is the fourth version of the T-Type body-on-frame motorbike that the British marque began making in 1936. More than 23,000 units were exported from the UK to the USA – one ended up in a barn where it remained for 34 years. This story’s title suggests that this forgotten MG TD motorbike found its way to Ammo NYC for a restoration job. The car, affectionately known as Maggie, looked like it had been through a lot before being restored. This video will show you how to do that.

The car was in poor condition so the Ammo NYC team had several processes to make the most of the MG. Although there were many rusty parts and chips in the paint, at least the rest were restored to their former glory. Ammo NYC gave the engine bay a thorough cleaning and it was a vast improvement over its former state.  The interior was even worse. At the beginning of the detailing, the off-white dashboard looked almost brown. This included the cool-looking gauge clusters. To condition the soft-top, a mousse was also applied.
1950 MG TD Reveals Its Best After 34 Years of Hard Work

The car’s father bought it in July 1970, right after high school graduation. This made the restoration unique. It was driven 18 years before being stored in a barn in 1998. The MG TD roadster’s 1.3-liter inline four engine is connected to a 4-speed manual transmission when it was new. Dual SU carburetors are also available, something that many British automakers employ.

We wish the father continued the mechanical restoration and finds a new love for the roadster. It’s always heartwarming to see classic cars get some love from their owners.