[{"id": 1410513, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait. Did this not just sell today on BaT?\n\nThat's a pretty quick paint-and-flip!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1488239763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410595, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For me, red over red does not fit \"T\" series cars. It may be correct but it's hard to visualize a pipe smoking, tweed jacket wearing brit driving this down a country road.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1488243525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410625, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whenever I see one of these, for some reason I think of Peter Sellers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1488245565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410629, "authorName": "rdpbmp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdpbmp/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by rdpbmp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488245745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1410657, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More like \"all creatures great and small\" rather than James Bond. Red on red needs a Swedish blonde with a red polka dot headscarf in the passenger seat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1488247439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410662, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know if this is CA compliant?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488247559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410705, "authorName": "mjcmoto45 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjcmoto45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone. My car reminds me of the professor's car in Rodney Dangerfield's \"Back to School\" in red on red but he had an MG TC.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488250902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410763, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the early '70s, I used to laugh at how old and primitive British sports cars were compared to the Fiat 124/Datsun 240Z/Porsche 914/Opel GT competitive set---see this R&T road test from 1971 (I ended up with a 1972 Fiat 124 Spider). But now that I'M old and primitive, I think old Brits are about the coolest things on the road. This one is a beauty---showy but just enough (tiny) flaws that you wouldn't be afraid to drive it regularly, slow and steady. Nice. GLWTS.\n\nhttp://datsunforum.com/road-track-july-1971-comparison-test-240z/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1488255180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410892, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadmaster Oh, for the days of the \"$3,500 GT!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488284586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410907, "authorName": "ytownstickman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ytownstickman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that the original \"chassis plate\"? Looks kinda new to the other tags.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488286217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410908, "authorName": "ForzaMinardi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzaminardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have accept that these T-series cars were engineered in the 1930s. They are not really anything you could compare to a Datsun Z-car (not that the linked article really does that directly). What compels me about the T-series is that the car is the direct link to the birth of the sports car scene in the US. This car was instrumental in the birth of the SCCA, and all of the legendary and historic race tracks in the US owe their existence to these cars. So when you write them off as nothing more than a low-slung tractor, you are really missing the point. If you want to experience what made normal guys decide that the roads around town really ought to be a race track, then this is the car that you have to drive to make that connection. You could say that without the T-series there would be no Miata. Or you could say that in 1936, it WAS the Miata.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1488286356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410936, "authorName": "dave_pierce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_pierce/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by dave pierce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488288379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1410960, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see that Pertronix makes a kit for this car. \n\nFor those unfamiliar, it's a drop-in electronic ignition conversion for a stock distributor. The best of both worlds, as it greatly improves ignition performance, and eliminates the need to fiddle with points. Plus, you get to keep the engine stock looking. (Few things are as visually assaulting as a bunch of goofy afternarket ignition components tacked all over the firewall and inner fenders of a classic car, like a bunch of kids' Duplo blocks.)\n\nGLWTS", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1488289228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1410968, "authorName": "rdcraw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdcraw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a1953 TD, shouldn't the tail lights be round vs. the rectangular used on the earlier cars?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488289447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1411029, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By location of the wiper motor and shape of tail lights this would be the 1952 (not 53) model year. I had a one new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488292355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1411072, "authorName": "Hollanddon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollanddon/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by Hollanddon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488293675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1411101, "authorName": "dave_pierce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_pierce/", "bidAmount": 11150, "content": "$11,150 bid placed by dave pierce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488294763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1411182, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They did not have model years per se, they had production years. Parts were constantly changed and inproved throughout the production process without accounting for \"model year.\" The wiper motor did move to the right side of the windshield in late 1952. The taillights changed in October 1952. In all probability the car was initially registererd as a 1953 because that is when it was first sold. This car was built on 9 Sep 1952 according to the T-Register's production records.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1488297481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1412211, "authorName": "rackandpinion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rackandpinion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the previous owner of this car. I sold this car to (Seller). This is a fabulous TD and it is as described by Seller. This car gave me many hours of enjoyment on the Blue Ridge Parkway and it never let me down. It is not a \"trailer queen\" but is a nice example of a very sorted out good looking TD. If you are looking for a great TD this is a good opportunity. Everywhere you go in this car old and young alike smile and wave.....they can't help themselves.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1488325893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1412351, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like a TC except the steering wheel is on the 'merican side and the wheels stay round.\n\nExcellent photography, by the way.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1488332616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1412769, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A previous owner never lies. Watch it go...up, up, and away.\n\nExcept as I said it is a 1952 and door hinges don't get painted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488378002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1412970, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Door hinges were always painted from the factory.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488385455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1413044, "authorName": "wicklowwanderer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wicklowwanderer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rackandpinion said \"This car gave me many hours of enjoyment on the Blue Ridge Parkway\", no doubt partially because the speed limit there is only 45 MPH.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488388331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1414338, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldone2. Please can you clarify your comments about previous owners and hinges as it is too cryptic even for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488430381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1416875, "authorName": "Jonathan_B_Richards", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathan_b_richards/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I must respectfully disagree with oldone2 on the door hinge issue, Number 6 is right on. Based on my previous experience in owning two original and low mileage T-Series units ( a 1949 TCEXU and a 1955 TF-1500 ) and commentary in Clausager's ORIGINAL MG T SERIES at Page 83 , the door hinges are to be painted body color. Brass is beautiful but restoration to proper standards mandates painted hinges. 3 days until this nice TD goes to a new owner. Enjoy the ride , SAFETY FAST !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488561723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1417524, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Colonel Clifton from the RAF wants his MG back...\r\nhttp://www.lelombard.com/albums-fiche-bd/clifton/balade-irlandaise,222.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488576708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1417552, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\n\nAn online search will show you that your car was the star of the epic comic book series \"Clifton\" about a retired Royal Air Force pilot turned private / Scotland Yard investigator. The British lifestyle seen through Belgium artists is priceless! The red MG TD has been a classic childhood fixture of mine through this book series, started in the early '70s and still alive today. God Save the Queen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1488577190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418208, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car brings back \"book of the month\" memories from the late 1950's. One of my all time favorites was \"The Red Car\", by Donald E Stanford, that introduced me as a child to sports cars and started me to a lifetime of being a car guy. Love this car. GLWS!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1488632374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418437, "authorName": "Deliguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deliguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a solid, drivable, car. Some one is going to get a nice one here. A comment that this car was designed in the thirties is somewhat correct. With independent suspension in the front, it was an evolution. You could also claim that today's Morgan was designed in the 1930's. The reality is that they are coach built cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488647666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418459, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hear Noddy and Big Ears will be driving this. Rule Britannia.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488649312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418524, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "http://l7.alamy.com/zooms/39f7c971a3e844668106c5b40e937c26/noddy-and-big-ears-in-london-g60dmc.jpg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488653995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418544, "authorName": "54hauler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/54hauler/", "bidAmount": 11400, "content": "$11,400 bid placed by 54hauler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488655414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1418903, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deliguy - No, these are not coachbuilt cars, this has a standard factory built body although perhaps there were some with custom bodywork. Didn't \"Whacky\" Arnolt commission some coach built MGs by Arnolt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488721954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418904, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crosbeian - why the photo of the Fiat 500 \"Noddy\" car. What's it got to do with an MGTD?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488722101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418911, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Arnolt commissioned a design by Bertone for the TD chassis. There were just over 100 built in 1953 & 1954, both coupe and convertible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488722741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1418927, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The chassis plate Is most certainly a reproduction as it is missing the stamping EXL NA in the second line. These are available as blanks through Moss. As long as the information is complete and the chassis number matches the stamping on the inside of the left front frame rail I would say no harm, no foul. Wood dashes, although a popular modification, are not original to a TD either. They all came with Rexine (vinyl) covered dashes that matched the interior upholstery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488723467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419088, "authorName": "rdcraw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdcraw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why are the tail lights rectangular vs round on a 1953 TD?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488738778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419102, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rdcraw - Your question was answered in a previous post; however, to prevent you from having to go back and find it, the reason is the tail lights changed to round in October of 1952. This car was built in September of 1952, thus the \"square\" or \"rectangular\" tail lights. MG did not identify their cars by model year. Unlike American manufacturers few, if any, British or European manufacturers did back in the day. The car is listed on the paperwork as a 1953 because that was the year in which it was initially sold. This was common practice back then as well. It's that simple.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1488739813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419118, "authorName": "roydbaird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roydbaird/", "bidAmount": 11675, "content": "$11,675 bid placed by roydbaird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488741765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1419320, "authorName": "TheFatMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thefatman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the \"The Last Open Road\" sticker on the back. BS Levy would be proud of this little red beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488760468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419423, "authorName": "dave_pierce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_pierce/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by dave pierce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488770733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1419539, "authorName": "Slb0151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slb0151/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Slb0151", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488807806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1419588, "authorName": "chasgould", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasgould/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crosbiean. That one is not an MG, but rather a Siata Spring, which is an Italian Fiat 500 derivative, probably the least interesting and most ugliest of all of the otherwise gorgeous Siata designs that preceeded it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488811165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419595, "authorName": "bentleyboy29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brakeservo.... and dont forget the small run of four seater TD's done bt J.S. Inskip in NYC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488811540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419640, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Despite a few minor cosmetic irregularities, like the engine firewall colour (it is an English car after all), at least one visible modern wire tie, dash and switch panels and the car number plate, this is a very nice example and overall appears in very good nick. If I wasn't in the middle of doing one already I would probably go after this one because it is so close to me. IMHO, it is worth at least $5k more than currently bid and maybe as much as $10k more. You could not find one in the condition I purchased mine in and restore it for those kind of prices. I would like to see the inside of the left front frame rail to confirm the chassis number, but I don't really expect there is a problem. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1488814248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419643, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chasgould - you apparently missed my comment where I correctly identified it as a Fiat 500 \"Noddy\" by Vignale. It is most definitely NOT a Siata Spring!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488814447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419648, "authorName": "roydbaird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roydbaird/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by roydbaird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488815127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1419730, "authorName": "chasgould", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasgould/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did miss that comment, and I apologize. You are, of course, correct.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1488819363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419746, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chasgould - apologize?? What the heck for? We're just a bunch of guys havin' fun with old cars. Nobody needs to get upset over anything - what's the point of that? In the old days we'd be having these discussions over a beer in the back of a garage, now we do it with keyboards. The point is to have fun and not hurt anyone's feelings.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1488820212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1419789, "authorName": "stockto2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stockto2/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by stockto2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488822283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1419893, "authorName": "themtrhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themtrhead/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by themtrhead", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488827396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1420015, "authorName": "roydbaird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roydbaird/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by roydbaird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488831185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1420048, "authorName": "stockto2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stockto2/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by stockto2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488831384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1420275, "authorName": "themtrhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themtrhead/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by themtrhead", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488833344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1420324, "authorName": "Slb0151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slb0151/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Slb0151", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488833951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1420327, "authorName": "themtrhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themtrhead/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by themtrhead", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488833964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1420330, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 3/6/17 at $16,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834084, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1420331, "authorName": "drvalu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvalu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise RNM...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420333, "authorName": "ForzaMinardi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzaminardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car. Surprised that this didn't easily go higher.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420335, "authorName": "Slb0151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slb0151/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the minimum?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420337, "authorName": "ForzaMinardi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzaminardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT doesn't really disclose reserves.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420339, "authorName": "Slb0151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slb0151/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Understood...how do I email the dealer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420342, "authorName": "jturk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Click on the \"Contact Seller\" button.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420344, "authorName": "ForzaMinardi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzaminardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Contact seller button above.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420351, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disappointing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488834489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420461, "authorName": "Suisunkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suisunkid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad the price bid up towards the close, - so I could resist the temptation- nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488836784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1420806, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding Noddys car the promotional car was not made until after the authors death so could not have been the inspiration. Interestingly it was sold a couple of years ago for 35k GBP. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/10209079/Noddy-Car-sells-for-29000.html The book was written in 1951 and likely the illustrations inspired by some English Car of the day. The Italian car was made in 1969 after her death.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488866097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1421447, "authorName": "mjcmoto45 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjcmoto45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all. Thanks for the comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1488918272, "type": "comment"}]