Cars / MG / TDLive

✦ Shifty Estimate

$13,700

▲ 4.2% · 12 mo

High confidence$9K to $22K

12 months median: $13K
Market cap: $406.4M · 29,664 built
Sales, 12 months: 38

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1949 MG TD

1949 to 1953 · Roadster · 29,664 built

Price history

Sold Bid, not sold

90 sales · 30 unsoldmedian $13kupdated Aug 2026

Recent sales

213 sales

Specifications

Engine: I4, 1.3L
Power: 54 hp
Torque: 63 lb-ft
0 to 60: 18.2s
Top speed: 80 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 1,930 lb
Production: 29,664 units

Common questions

How much does a MG TD cost?

Over the past 12 months, 38 have sold publicly at a median of $12,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $13,700. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $8,760 to $22,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1949 MG TD worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $13,700, up 4.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 38 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a MG TD a good investment?

Values are up 4.2% over the past 12 months. Only 29,664 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,499 to $92,000, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a MG TD sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$15,250Aug 30, 2026Green · 74,000 mi
$12,250Aug 25, 2026red · 6,275 mi
$21,000Aug 24, 2026Dark red · 12,000 mi

The MG TD bridged the gap between prewar tradition and postwar modernity, combining classic MG styling with independent front suspension and left-hand drive availability that opened crucial export markets. Built on the TC's chassis but with modern conveniences like rack-and-pinion steering, the TD became MG's first truly international success. The familiar 1.3-liter XPAG engine provided reliable if modest performance, while wire wheels and flowing fenders maintained the classic MG aesthetic American buyers craved. With 29,664 examples built over four years, TDs are more common than their TC predecessors but still command respect as the car that established MG in America. Today's collectors appreciate the TD's blend of prewar character and improved reliability, making it an excellent introduction to T-series ownership with better parts availability than earlier models.

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