Is the MG TD fighting its way back?
The demise of the classic British post-war roadster is sung about with much fervor. And indeed, the prices of once popular and sought-after vehicles such as the Austin-Healey 100, the Jaguar XK and the MG T models fell continuously over the years.
As is well known, the MG TD replaced the TC, the first post-war MG, in 1950. Despite the significantly modernized technology, the pre-war line remained visually faithful, after all, they didn't want to scare off the Americans, who were known to buy the majority of the cars - 23,488 to be precise, out of 29,665 MG TDs built up to 1953. The successor was the somewhat more modern-looking TF, which remained true to the same basic recipe.
Initially, the faster and more powerful TF was the most sought-after classic of the TC/TD/TF generation, but then the TC with its 19-inch wheels and perfect pre-war look took over. However, the TD, which was also available with left-hand drive, somehow ended up between the two chairs, with many an example changing hands for well under 20,000 (whether USD, EUR or CHF). And the prices seemed to fall further and further.
But now Hemmings, on whose platform almost 300 TDs have been offered over the last three years, reports that prices are on the rise again. According to statistics from classic.com, TD copies traded on average for USD 16,100 in 2020, 17,000 in 2022 and 19,000 in 2024.
Rising or at least stable prices are important because they also ensure the survival of the cars. And it appears that many TDs have been saved from ending up in the scrapyard. They are being kept alive by a new generation of enthusiasts. That's a good thing!
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