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MG TD

1949–1953

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  • Lowest price

    US$3,100

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$13,750

    Since 2020 · n=19

  • Highest price

    US$27,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    19

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 19 lots

MG TD

Based on 19 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$13,250

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$14,513

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$14,944

+13%

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Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Right-hand drive

    −US$1,283-9%

    11 with · 8 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The MG TD currently trades at a median of $13,250 in the US market, positioning it solidly in the appreciating-classic tier. With only five transactions tracked over the past twelve months, year-over-year momentum data remains limited, though the broader trajectory suggests modest upward movement consistent with post-war British roadster fundamentals.

Liquidity remains thin for the model, with just 19 total sales in the tracked database and zero active listings at present. This sparse transaction volume means pricing can shift on individual sales, and buyers or sellers should anticipate longer marketing windows or negotiation ranges wider than more heavily traded marques.

The TD's collectibility score of 6 reflects its production run of nearly 30,000 units between 1949 and 1953, which positioned it as one of the most accessible British sports cars of its era. Moderate desirability keeps it in the shadow of rarer variants, though its role as an early postwar roadster maintains steady appeal among British car enthusiasts.

The base projection calls for appreciation to $14,513 over three years and $14,944 over five years, representing gains of 9.5 percent and 12.8 percent respectively. This measured outlook aligns with broader classic-car trends and the model's stable but unspectacular collector demand, absent significant supply shocks or market-wide repricing of vintage British marques.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$13,250
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked32
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared32 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months19
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$14,217
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price RangeUS$3,100 – US$27,500
  • Total Sales Tracked19

Recent sales

Showing latest 19
  • US$7,350

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Sept 2026

  • US$26,400

    mecum · 26 Sept 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Sept 2026

  • US$19,150

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Sept 2026

  • US$13,750

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Sept 2026

  • US$10,000

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Sept 2026

  • US$5,000

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Sept 2026

  • US$14,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Sept 2026

  • US$15,250

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Aug 2026

  • US$21,000

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Aug 2026

Common questions

What is a MG TD worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$13,250, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$3,100 to US$27,500.

How many MG TDs are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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