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Bruce Cunha's 1950 MG TD
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Differential changed to 4:50. Engine was replaced with another XPAG after a catastrophic failure of a piston rod that cracked the block.

The car has a black interior. Not original, but it was in the car when I purchased in 1974 and has held up very well.

Car was restored in 1974.

New restoration was started in 2019. Car is being brought back to woodland green, its original color, with a green interior, its original interior.

Vehicle Information

Owner: Bruce Cunha   [Bruce Cunha]
Location: placerville, CA, USA USA
Status: Running


VIN:TD4139EXLU
Model Year:1950
Build Date:1950-11-01
Original Colour:Woodland Green
Current Colour:Cream
Engine Type:4 Cyl
Engine Code:XPAG
Transmission:4 speed
Last Updated:2021-10-12 22:42:32

 
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Member Comments on Registry: 1950 MG TD   ↵
Rated 9 out of 10 based on 3 ratings
2016-03-12 12:00:10 # 32801
Comment by bobby galvez
Rating: 8/10
Ouch! Must have been a very harsh sound when that rod failed. Very nice looking TD!
2016-03-13 22:08:38 # 32859
Comment by Bruce Cunha
Just returning from about a 150 mile club event. On a back road at about 45 MPH and bam, it let go. When I pulled the motor I found a rod bolt that had broken off. The Nulock nut was still on it but it was lower on the threads. I only use castle nuts since.
2016-03-13 22:08:39 # 32860
Comment by Bruce Cunha
Just returning from about a 150 mile club event. On a back road at about 45 MPH and bam, it let go. When I pulled the motor I found a rod bolt that had broken off. The Nulock nut was still on it but it was lower on the threads. I only use castle nuts since.
2016-12-25 21:07:32 # 39262
Comment by Jim Wulf
Rating: 9/10
Very nice TD! Looks to be the same color as my TA.
2016-12-26 02:49:09 # 39266
Comment by Bruce Cunha
She is down right now for a refresh. Hope to have her back on the road by the summer. Your TA is nice looking. I am also working on a 49 YT for a friend. Car is nice. Just been setting in a heated garage for about 10 years.
2021-01-01 15:02:43 # 68532
Beautiful TD Bruce.

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2021-10-12 22:42:32

Ownership History

Date Owner ID Notes
Apr 5, 1974 Bruce Cunha  USA Added to Registry (ID 27553)

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