1951 MG-TD Roadster

World War II saw the start of many romances and among them was the affair between America and Abingdon, where MGs were made. Americans met the MG, fell in love, and pretty soon Abingdon couldn’t keep up with the demand. Like many a love affair, the Smitten One did not notice his Beloved One’s shortcomings. The MG-TC was slow, uncomfortable, and came only with right-hand drive. On the other hand, it had classic looks and was enormous fun on the road. The secret was a vintage chassis (whippy frame, beam front axle) and a responsive little engine (the 54-bhp, 1250-cc XPAG). A driver had to pay attention to get the best from it, and if a car asks you to concentrate, before long you either love it or hate it. Nobody who has ever driven a classic MG has hated it.

You drive one and not a day will go by except that a mature lady will come up and tell you that she did her courting in such a car. She will also smile wistfully.

After MG...