MG TD
1949–1953
Lowest price
US$3,100
Since 2020
Median price
US$12,915
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
US$27,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
8
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 8 lots

Based on 8 verified auction results
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%
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The MG TD is trading at a median of $13,250 in the current market, with one active listing tracked in the US. The sample size of five transactions over the past 12 months is modest, reflecting the thinly traded nature of this marque.
As an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the TD occupies a solid middle ground in the vintage roadster spectrum. Production reached nearly 30,000 units across its manufacturing run, a relatively high volume that moderates appreciation potential compared to rarer British sports cars of the era.
Liquidity remains thin for the model, with only eight sales tracked across our database. This limited transaction flow means prospective buyers and sellers should expect longer holding periods and wider asking-to-sale spreads than more actively traded classics.
The three-year base projection suggests modest appreciation to $14,513, representing 9.5 percent growth from current levels. Over five years, the median is projected to reach $14,944, a cumulative gain of 12.8 percent, reflecting steady but unremarkable demand for this entry-level classic.
Market desirability for the TD remains moderate, driven primarily by its status as an accessible British roadster and its role in MG's racing heritage. Condition, originality, and completeness of the mechanical and electrical systems will likely prove decisive in price realization, given the thin trading volume and absence of strong directional momentum.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$13,250
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$13,123
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$3,100 – US$27,500
- Total Sales Tracked8
Recent sales
Showing latest 8US$8,800
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Ivory/Cream · Manual
US$27,500
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
green
US$14,000
Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026
green · manual
US$10,000
Bring a Trailer · 2 Jul 2026
yellow · manual
US$13,250
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
green · manual
US$12,580
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026
beige · manual
US$15,750
Bring a Trailer · 24 Apr 2026
green
US$3,100
Bring a Trailer · 17 Apr 2026
manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
