The ORIGINAL OWNER...For NEARLY 70 YEARS! - 1953 MG-TD

[@jeffhildreth9244]

I bought my first car in 1964..a red 1953 MG TD MK II.. one of approximately 1700 made. That was the first of 30 British cars, .. I currently have a 1963 MGB . I would vey much like to find another 1953, the best year for the TD. Excellent video.. Extraordinary owner and presentation.

[@dgriffin6074]

What a nice old gentleman and a cool TD. I have a 1972 MGB roadster that runs like new and is fun when the weather is not too hot.

[@jamesnelson7415]

I was born in September. 1951. Shortly after, my Dad bought a new 1952 MG TD. It was black with red interior, and became known as "the Jimmy car" (my name is Jim?). Mom and Dad would bundle me up and take me every where in it. Dad also raced it extensively (he was one of the founding members of the North Central dividion of the SVCA and was instrumental in starting the races at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, which developed into Road America). He promulgated my life ling love of sport cars and, as a pilot, flying and airplanes (I had a pilot certificate before a driver's license, and raced SCCA A Profuction in the 1960s and 1970s). I have always loved the TD, and this one is a beautful example with an amazing history!

[@paullatta]

I love me a MG. I learned how to drive a stick shift thanks to a friend's MG Midget. That car was a blast to drive.

[@sw651]

That's amazing. 70 years and so much of his history with it. Beautiful car.

[@UkiMalefu]

Great video. I loved the history part, and how Mr Reynolds seemed so happy to show his car and tell the whole story of it.

[@beegee22]

Love the video! I enjoy the low key presentation and the focus on Ed's experiences over the years. As an owner of a 1952 MG-TD this onw is right in my wheelhouse! 👍👍

[@charliebaldwin8798]

More power to Ed. I hope he has many more years with his TD. Mine was also my first car, but it was 18 years old when I bought it. Now I've had it for 52 years, and it is 70 years old.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Fascinating story, a friend here in the UK , bought a ' 53 TD from a local MG dealer in ' 1966 which was discounted through lack of demand .Now in his mid-70s , he still has the car which is often seen around town ,remaining in the same County from new .It is basically unrestored with the original engine and wearing its scars with pride !.

[@charlesfoster141]

Very nice video I enjoyed it very much. I love MGTDs, also the MGTF. I am driving a MGTF presently but hope to pick up a MGTD I recently purchased by the end of this month. I have another MGTF in my workshop presently but it is all apart for restoration. I am 70 years old. My first car was a 1952 MGTD MkII that I owned from 1969 to 1971. I had to sell it to get married in 1972 lol. I still have my wife so I made a good decision lol.

[@markgueren9633]

Great vid Max!!! Love the story and the energy he gave off!! And seemed genuinely exited to talk to you about it!!! Loved it!!

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnquilter7620]

Amazing, and I've only owned mine for 46 years, but enjoyed every year.

[@rogerphillips1679]

Great story, great video, great car and a great man!

[@sambrainerd8737]

My cousin Ed comes across as the enjoyable man he is in real life. Great job, Ed!

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Ed is awesome!

[@johnmckenna8989]

...I learned to drive in a '53 MGTD (among others).....Been driving my Triumph TR3A for 52 years...........

[@y122075t]

AYE! AWESOME Story! Quite an accomplishment!! I've only had my TD since '75 - been doing a Ground-Up Restoration (that's barely gotten off the ground) - Ever Since!!:)) Maybe 2023 will be My Year & My TD's 70th! Thx to you & ED! ATB & God Bless!! jim, 1rcs!

[@chuckbowie5833]

Wow that's some devotion!

[@markboden2749]

Served in Vietnam. What a hero. Mark from the uk

[@axiomist4488]

So cool ! Theres a movie called "Every Time We Say Goodbye" in which Tom Hanks plays an American fighter pilot in WW2 stationed in Israel who gets involved with a girl. In one scene they're returning from a day outing and arrive in an MG TD. This was around 1942 !!! I guess they figured most people watching the film wouldnt notice; it just looked old !

[@keithsmith9889]

What a cool history

[@keithbronson9777]

Great story and a well used car. Ed looks as good as his MG

[@NuttyAboutOldMGCars]

What an amazing guy story and TD,

[@deep6thisdeep6this92]

just recently bought a red and tan right hand drive '53 that had been originally bought in england, shipped at some time in the past to the U.S., and then restored to a high level by a gentleman in massachusetts. i plan on driving it from california to ohio and back this summer.

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

That would be an incredible road trip! Do it.

[@EarlRoark]

Great video and interview!!! If i was Ed I couldn't imagine trading it in or selling it.

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

I don't think he ever will!

[@dwel2928]

Awesome car & awesome story !

[@keithsmith9889]

Always had a soft spot for English roadsters

[@lostreb]

Another great video. Please keep them coming.

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Yes!

[@idangreenberg7451]

I have a 1947 Dodge pickup that is original, that I have owned for 39 years. If you like something then why not hold onto it. It's good to know a vehicle that well, like an old friend.

[@MGBDCM]

I bought my first, LBC in 1964. A '61 Austin Healey Sprite.... Hid the purchase from my Dad. Waited until 21st birthday, before he found me out.... LOL

[@petermolyneux9544]

I've only had my TD for 20 years. No plans to sell it any time soon.

[@dysnomia-anarchia]

My cars and motorcycles are 35+ years old. I got them all used and very abused. Everyone should drive the same car forever. Not to do so is really, really unsustainable. He lucked out to get a new car so young. I've never had a new car in my entire life.

[@talonmckenna5986]

Love the European roadsters, I have owned a Fiat X 1/9 and a Triumph Spitfire.

[@curtkuhns]

I was the owner of a late serial number 53 MG-TD for about three or four years. I bought it for 500 bucks and sold it in pieces five years later for 500 bucks to a fellow student at Villanova University. I needed the money to graduate as an engineer. It was the love of my life. Any of my old girlfriends who remember the days we spent driving all over Pennsylvania with me, sign in please. Be good to hear from you again. -Curt Kuhns

[@210749100]

👏👏👏👍

[@richardmorris4036]

I really like this guy, but I like his car even better. BTW, I’m even older than the car.

[@johnmurphy9296]

It would have been nice to see you and the Driver, get into and out of the car.

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

I wasn't very graceful!

[@johnquilter7620]

@@HeavyMetalHorizons You have to back into the car butt first, legs last.

[@paulstrohl5720]

awesomme!

[@garytryhorn4472]

Great story and great presentation of that story. Loved seeing the car being used. Reminds me of when I was 18 years old and saw a full color ad in the newspaper advertising the 1963 Studebaker Avanti. Put money down on it and when I finally had enough money to take delivery, I had to take my mother on the bus to the car dealer so she could sign for it, as I was still under 21. Still drive my Avanti several times a week. Gary Tryhorn

[@arturoyarish332]

Interest ! Price ?

[@adoreslaurel]

TF was not up to the TD, he got the best model.

[@car7productions731]

The sales figures were very low. The trs and Austin healeys made them look prehistoric.