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Tom Luin’s 1952 MG TD MkII



The complete frame off restoration was finished in November 2011 by Automobiles Water Here in Scottsdale, AZ and master restorer, Barry Briskman. The frame was sandblasted and powder-coated. The engine was rebuilt to original factory specifications, sleeved down to std. dia. bore and balanced. All bolts and hardware were cadmium plated, all chrome bright work was re-plated. Factory equivalent leather interior was installed. All instrumentation was rebuilt. All correct Mark II competition options are present on the car. Identification numbers for the vehicle and engine are matching.

Factory Build Date: October 30, 1951
3rd owner, owned since 1973, driven as only car from 1973-1979
Car has accumulated over 155,000 miles
Present restoration has less than 600 miles
Engine modifications: Cylinder Head: Milled, Ported and Polished, Camshaft: Crane Steel ¾
Grind, Chilled Cast Iron Tappets, Crankshaft: SAE 4340 Nickel-Chrome-Moly Steel
Accessories: Brooklands Steering Wheel & Racing Screen, 7 Qt. Oil Pan

VIN: TDC11268
Model Year: 1952
Build Date: 1951-10-30
Original Colour: Regency Red
Current Colour: Lt. Blue. w/ Biscuit Leather
Odometer: 501 miles
Body Code: TD2
Engine Type: XPAG 4 Cyl 1250cc
Engine Code: LHX10579
Transmission: 4 speed