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MG TD

1949–1953

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  • Lowest price

    US$3,100

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$12,580

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    US$15,750

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results

No signal yet

Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Apr 2026Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$0

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$0

+13%

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The MG TD market in the US remains extremely thin, with only five transactions tracked in our database and no active listings currently available. This scarcity of market activity prevents us from establishing a reliable current median price or meaningful year-over-year trend analysis.

The TD holds collectible status with a score of 6, supported by its appreciating classic classification and production run of nearly 30,000 units built between 1949 and 1953. British roadster appeal remains steady among enthusiasts, though the marque commands considerably less attention than comparable contemporary rivals like the Jaguar XK or MG's own later MGA models.

Liquidity is a defining characteristic of this segment—the illiquid classification reflects both the scarcity of available inventory and tepid buyer demand in the current market. Dealers and private sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited negotiating leverage when attempting to move examples.

Our base projection suggests modest appreciation potential over the next three years at approximately 9.5 percent, rising to 12.8 percent over five years. These gains reflect gradual collector interest in pre-war and early postwar British sports cars, though the TD's relatively high production volume and modest performance by modern standards continue to restrain upside momentum compared to rarer marques.

The absence of recent transaction data and mileage information limits visibility into current condition norms or pricing floors. Prospective buyers and sellers should conduct careful comparable analysis and factor in the significant time required to locate interested parties in what remains a niche segment of the classic market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$450
  • MaintenanceUS$900
  • StorageUS$2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$10,936
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$3,100 – US$15,750
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • US$10,000

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Jul 2026

  • US$13,250

    Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026

  • US$12,580

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026

  • US$15,750

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Apr 2026

  • US$3,100

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.