263 MG TD Midget (1953) 371 XVP by Robert Knight Via Flickr: MG TD (1950-53) Engine 1250 cc S4 OHV Production 29,664 (Mk.1 & Mk.2) Production (almost 30,000 (1656 to the home market, the remainder exported) Registration Number 371 XVP (Birmingham) MG ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623797586658... The TD was introduced in January 1950 powered by the same XPAG 1250cc engine as the earlier TC now linked to a modified hypoid-geared rear axle, rack and pinion steering and different transmission. In addition the TD featured smaller 15-inch disc type road wheels and unlike the TC the TD was now also available in LHD for export markets, the car was also 5 inches wider than the TC which in turn was 4 inches wider than the TB. The first TDs were built in 1949 in readiness for the 1950 model year Nearly 30,000 TDs had been produced, including about 1700 Mk II models, with only 1,656 available to the home market 23,488 were exported to the USA with the others exported to other markets, The Mark 2 increased power to 57bhp but these could be further tuned up to 90bhp. Most of the production run exported to the USA Diolch am 94,605,166 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,605,166 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-263
