1976 MG TD Roadster

1,250cc Naturally Aspirated I4 | Reupholstered Interior | Custom Paint Job

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LOT #

260558229

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$28,000
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$29,299
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
MG
Model:
VIN:
TD6488
Lot Number:
260558229
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
58,392 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
1,250cc Naturally Aspirated I4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Cream
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New Jersey
  • 1976 MG TD Roadster
  • 1,250cc Naturally Aspirated I4
  • Twin SU Carburetors
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Cream Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Aftermarket Black Convertible Soft Top
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Black Pleated Upholstery
  • Aftermarket Wooden Dashboard
  • Wood-Rim 3-Spoke Steering Wheel
  • Chrome-Rimmed Analog Gauges
  • Chrome Exterior Trim
  • Chrome Windshield Surround
  • Aftermarket Brake System
  • Custom Paint Job

Overview of 1976 MG TD Roadster For Sale by Owner

The MG TD Roadster captures the charm of traditional British motoring with its upright grille, sweeping fenders, exposed headlights, and compact open-top design. Originally introduced in 1950, the TD helped establish MG's popularity among American sports car enthusiasts, offering a lively driving experience and distinctive styling inspired by the marque's prewar heritage. This particular 1976 MG TD Roadster, showing 58,392 miles, features a Cream exterior with a contrasting Black interior and convertible soft top. Its traditional mechanical configuration includes a 1,250cc naturally aspirated inline-four engine equipped with twin SU carburetors and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Additional highlights include a custom paint job, reupholstered interior, replacement wooden dashboard, and upgraded braking system. With its vintage-inspired design, manual gearbox, and classic roadster proportions, this MG TD-style vehicle offers an enjoyable introduction to open-air British motoring.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1976 MG TD Roadster is finished in Cream, complementing its distinctive rounded fenders, upright radiator grille, and traditional British sports car proportions. The custom paintwork highlights the vehicle's flowing body lines, while chrome exterior trim and a chrome windshield surround provide period-inspired detailing. A replacement Black convertible soft top complements the light exterior finish and provides protection from the elements when raised. Its classic roadster configuration also features rear-hinged doors, a rear-mounted spare tire, and painted steel wheels with chrome MG center caps and whitewall tires. Together, these details preserve the recognizable appearance of the original MG TD and its enduring vintage appeal. The interior of this 1976 MG TD Roadster features a Black color scheme with reupholstered seating and distinctive pleated upholstery, maintaining the straightforward character of a traditional British sports car. A replacement wooden dashboard adds warmth to the compact cockpit, complemented by chrome-rimmed analog gauges and a wood-rim three-spoke steering wheel with an MG center emblem. The floor-mounted manual gear selector reinforces the driver-focused nature of the roadster, while chrome interior accents and a passenger-side grab handle contribute to its period-inspired presentation. With its open cabin, traditional instrumentation, and updated upholstery, the interior offers the intimate driving environment associated with classic MG roadsters.

Engine

Powering this 1976 MG TD Roadster is a reportedly fitted 1,250cc naturally aspirated inline-four engine equipped with twin SU carburetors, following the traditional mechanical configuration of the original MG TD. The classic 1,250cc XPAG engine was known for its straightforward overhead-valve design, responsive character, and suitability for lightweight British sports cars. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission, providing the engaging, hands-on driving experience associated with vintage MG roadsters. The vehicle also features an aftermarket braking system, adding an upgraded mechanical component to its traditional configuration. With its compact four-cylinder engine, twin-carburetor induction, and manual gearbox, this roadster offers the mechanical simplicity and direct driving character that have long attracted enthusiasts to classic British sports cars.

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