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German built TD out of 30 yr storage, next steps to roadworthy?
I have never purchased one coming out of long term managed storage and would like to know what you would recommend to inspect or change? I recently finished a body off-frame up restoration of a '58 MGA and have a pretty good mechanical skill set but am completely unfamiliar with the TDs.
I am asking as I just purchased a '52 MG TD from the collection of Robert W. “Kermit” Wilson who owned it since 1961 and restored it in the 1980s. It is one of 25 TDs produced in Germany with two known to be left. It was in prolonged climate-controlled storage prior to the Hagerty Auction. Before it was started they prepped (oil down cylinders, etc) it and cautioned the tires, belts and rubber are old and the auctioneer stated "will need other minor work to use these cars as a driver.." The car has 60,000 miles on it and I hope to take delivery in the coming weeks.
Thank you.
I am asking as I just purchased a '52 MG TD from the collection of Robert W. “Kermit” Wilson who owned it since 1961 and restored it in the 1980s. It is one of 25 TDs produced in Germany with two known to be left. It was in prolonged climate-controlled storage prior to the Hagerty Auction. Before it was started they prepped (oil down cylinders, etc) it and cautioned the tires, belts and rubber are old and the auctioneer stated "will need other minor work to use these cars as a driver.." The car has 60,000 miles on it and I hope to take delivery in the coming weeks.
Thank you.
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There were 2-3 of the true German made TDs at GOF South in 2016. Good article in The Sacred Octagon about the cars present. I have several other photos showing the difference. They have caused problems over the years when someone bought a TD, then needed to replace parts. Virtually the entire body is different. I remember the deal with the car Tom mentioned. I think Wayne Carini looked at one and passed as well. George
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