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Due to an exclusive agreement with the British Motor Museum the Original MGTD Midget will be displaying up to thirty large web quality original factory photographs on this page for your restoration and reference use. These pictures were scanned from the original glass negatives and some were done at my personal expense. See the following sections on how you can contribute to the digital archival and transfer of the factory photographs and/or how to obtain high quality photographic prints of these photographs. Many of these pictures are exclusive to the Original MGTD Midget and have never been published by other media before.
The Original MGTD Midget wishes to thank the Photographic Archives of the British Motor Museum in providing these images.
Note: All of the pictures on this page are property of the British Motor Museum and the rights to reproduce these images on this site has been granted by them. These pictures should not be copied or distributed without prior permission of the British Motor Museum in any form either physically or electronically.
This is a
preproduction chassis of a 1949 MGTD. Note the solid wheels. Also note the
chrome at the end of the steering column and the white area on top of the air
cleaner. Later models were fitted with a
stiffener tube
at the front body mount that reinforced the body. Notice also that the front
wheels were painted black while the rears were most likely silver, the
production color.
This is a picture of the steering housing being removed from the chassis.
Note the smooth (non finned) oil pan. Notice also that this is a right hand
drive car. Most likely one of the pre production cars as this image is used in
the workshop manual. Studying images such as
these carefully can provide you with much information on how the car was
originally constructed and finished.
This factory
image of the MGTD was probably shot for publicity purposes. Note that this car
now sports slotted wheels. While the image is in black and white the car was
most likely painted ivory. This car is also a left hand drive car destined for
the export market.
This is an extremely rare
photograph of a US Army Sergeant collecting the 2000th MG in the UK in
1952. This picture was taken outside the former Morris Garages showrooms in St Aldate's, Oxford. The Police Station was on the opposite side of the road.
This selection contains photographs that are assumed to be original factory photographs but were obtained by Ian Ailes through private purchases. The photographs appear to be of 1950 MGTDs in various stages of production but I have not done detailed analysis on each photo to date them via the cars features.
Note: Many of these images are preserved in large scale so you can pan and zoom details once you select them.
View of the front chassis prior to body fitting. Note the protective wrap on the radiator cowel.
View of the front chassis from the right side. Note the wiring harness and fuel line. Also note that the aluminium casing of the bell housing and oil pan is painted.
View of the front chassis from the right side. Note the oil filter that appears to be engine color.
View of the front chassis from the rear. Note the possible TD stencil on the differential case.
View of the chassis from the right side. Note the chrome on the top of the early steering column.
View of the front chassis from the right right side. Note the spring pan nuts are not painted. It is assumed these were hand painted later.
Closeup view of right engine. This might be a later car. Note the thermostat housing and elbow is black. Also note the headlamp bolt is painted body color.
View of the front chassis from the rear. There are quite a few unpainted nuts and bolts in these images.
View of a finished car from the rear. Note the car is LHD but bears a UK style blank plate. Note the fit and stitching on the tonneau cover.
View of a finished car from the right side. Note the fit of the top and side curtains.
This section contains a listing of every original factory MGTD photograph contained in the photographic library of the British Motor Museum. All currently scanned photographs are shown.
If you would like to help digitally preserve these photographs please send a donation to the BMIHT Photographic Library in care of the Original MGTD Midget Digital Factory Photographic Preservation. Contact the library for information on how you can help preserve the collection.
| Negative | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| C032668 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. 3/4 rear. Hood up (L.R.). |  |
| C032669 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. 3/4 front. Hood up (L.R.). |  |
| C032670 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Side. Hood down (L.R.). |  |
| C032671 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. 3/4 front. Hood down (L.R.). |  |
| C032672 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. 3/4 rear. Hood down (L.L.). | |
| C032673 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Facia controls. |  |
| C032674 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Luggage grid, spare wheel. | |
| C032675 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Radio. | |
| C032676 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Engine in situ (L.L.). | |
| C032677 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Engine in situ (L.R.). | |
| C032678 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Windscreen down (close up). | |
| C032679 | M.G. 'TD' Midget. Front suspension. | |
| C032747 | TD Midget. Stages in production of body. | |
| C032748 | TD Midget. Stages in production of body. | |
| C032749 | TD Midget. Stages in production of body. | |
| C032750 | TD Midget. Stages in production of body. | |
| C032751 | TD Midget. Stages in production of body. | |
| C032752 | TD Midget. Stages in production of body. | |
| C033085 | Welding 'TD' Midget chassis. | |
| C033086 | MG TD Midget on assembly line. Lowering body onto chassis. |  |
| C033087 | 'TD' Midget chassis. |  |
| C033089 | Controls on 1 1/4 litre Tourer M.G. Poss TD | |
| C033109 | MG 'TD' Midget. Overhead view | |
| C033110 | MG 'TD' Midget. Overhead view with 2 male passengers standing. |  |
| C033111 | MG 'TD' Midget. Overhead view with male driver. |  |
| C033112 | MG 'TD' Midget. | |
| C033113 | MG 'TD' Midget. Rear View |  |
| C033114 | MG 'TD' Midget. Rear view |  |
| C033115 | MG 'TD' Midget. Front close-up radiator/grille |  |
| C033402 | 'TD' Midget. Packing at Nuffield Exports. | |
| C033403 | 'TD' Midget. Packing at Nuffield Exports. |  |
| C033404 | 'TD' Midget. Packing at Nuffield Exports. |  |
| C033405 | 'TD' Midget. Packing at Nuffield Exports. | |
| C033406 | 'TD' Midget. Packing at Nuffield Exports. | |
| C033463 | Facia and controls on M.G. 'TD' Midget. |  |
| C033464 | Facia and controls on M.G. 'TD' Midget. | |
| C033621 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033622 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033623 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033624 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033625 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033626 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033627 | 'TD' Midget chassis and details for artist. | |
| C033723 | Mrs. Kay Petre with 'TD' M.G. at Cowley. | |
| C033724 | Mrs. Kay Petre with 'TD' M.G. at Cowley. | |
| C033962 | Special view of M.G. 'TD' Midget (artist). | |
| C034269 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034270 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034271 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034272 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034273 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034274 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034275 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034276 | filming of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C034472 | MG TD Midget body frame build-up jigs | |
| C034709 | Picture of the steering housing being removed from the chassis | |
| C034711 | MG TD Midget manual illustration, Headlamp open showing wiring |  |
| C034821 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London at Admiralty Arch, SW corner of Trafalgar Square. |  |
| C034822 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London outside the gates to Buckingham Palace. |  |
| C034823 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London outside the gates to Buckingham Palace. |  |
| C034824 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London | |
| C034825 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London at Admiralty Arch, SW corner of Trafalgar Square |  |
| C034826 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London | |
| C034827 | MG "TD" Midget in scenic surroundings in London | |
| C034869 | copy MG "TD" drawing No 2512 (engine) | |
| C035139 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035140 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035141 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035142 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035143 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035144 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035145 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035146 | MG "TD" trim assembly at bodies branch | |
| C035147 | MG "TD" body build-up jig | |
| C035207 | copy MG "TD" shooting scene from "The Body Said No" | |
| C035563 | Body saloon being lowered onto MG " TD" Midget chassis | |
| C035564 | Body saloon being lowered onto MG " TD" Midget chassis. Abingdon | |
| C035666 | MG "TD" Midget. In studio, front 3/4 view | |
| C035667 | MG "TD" Midget. In Studio, front 3/4 view |  |
| C035668 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035669 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035670 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035671 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035672 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035889 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035890 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035891 | MG "TD" Midget | |
| C035892 | MG "TD" Midget. In Studio, hood up, front 3/4 view |  |
| C035893 | MG "TD" Midget |  |
| C036268 | MG "TD" Midget high 3/4 front pierved wheels |  |
| C036269 | MG "TD" Midget high 3/4 front pierved wheels | |
| C036270 | MG "TD" Midget high 3/4 front pierved wheels | |
| C036301 | MG "TD" Midget 3/4 side view high viewpoint | |
| C036336 | MG "TD" on Southfield golf course |  |
| C036337 | MG "TD" on Southfield golf course | |
| C036338 | MG "TD" on Southfield golf course | |
| C036339 | MG "TD" on Southfield golf course | |
| C036468 | Various views on MG production lines. MG TD Midget |  |
| C036469 | MG Production Line Abingdon |  |
| C036471 | MG Production Line Abingdon |  
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| C036472 | MG Production Line Abingdon |  |
| C036545 | Chapman mechanism i.e seat adjuster on MG "TD" | |
| C036635 | dimantling water pump on MG "TD" | |
| C036722 | dismantling brake drum and hub on MG "TD" | |
| C036723 | dismantling brake drum and hub on MG "TD" | |
| C036922 | copy watercolour MG "TD" at Sliverstone | |
| C037093 | copies composite photo of MG "TD" Midget | |
| C037152 | M.G. 'TD' Midget outside cottage at Broadway, Worcester | |
| C037483 | Copy. 'TD' Midget. 3/4 rear view. | |
| C037484 | Copy. 'TD' Midget. 3/4 plan view, with figures. | |
| C037501 | Ice skating star with 'TD' Midget. | |
| C037502 | Ice skating star with 'TD' Midget. | |
| C037503 | Ice skating star with 'TD' Midget. | |
| C037521 | M.G. 'TD' trim assembly st Bodies Branch. | |
| C037522 | M.G. 'TD' trim assembly st Bodies Branch. | |
| C037523 | M.G. 'TD' trim assembly st Bodies Branch. | |
| C037524 | M.G. 'TD' body panel making at Bodies Branch. |  |
| C037525 | M.G. 'TD' body panel making at Bodies Branch. |  |
| C037526 | M.G. 'TD' engine on line. Engines Branch. |  |
| C037527 | M.G. 'TD' engine on test. Engines Branch. |  |
| C039003 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' with driver, near Zurich. | |
| C039004 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' with driver, near Zurich. | |
| C039005 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' with driver, near Zurich. | |
| C039331 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' Midget in South Africa. | |
| C039338 | M.G. 'TD' chassis without engine. | |
| C039342 | Rear axle 'TD' Midget. | |
| C039343 | Front suspension 'TD' Midget. | |
| C039726 | Ingintion Key Holder in M.G. 'TD'. | |
| C039740 | M.G. 'TD' Midget front view. |  |
| C039741 | M.G. 'TD' Midget rear view. |  |
| C039961 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039962 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039963 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039964 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039965 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039966 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039967 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039968 | Damage to bodywork on 'TD' M.G. | |
| C039969 | MG TD Battery | |
| C040638 | 2 men working on M.G. 'TD'. | |
| C040650 | M.G. 'TD' and Taxi Body line, Bodies Branch. |  |
| C040742 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040743 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040744 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040745 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040746 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040747 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040748 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040749 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040750 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. | |
| C040867 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. 3/4 front facing left | |
| C040868 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. 3/4 front low. | |
| C040869 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. Side. | |
| C040870 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. 3/4 rear facing right | |
| C040871 | Special Racing 'TD' Midget Car. 3/4 front F.L with employees. | |
| C044495 | Mr. Poole with Mr. Nakagawa viewing 'TD'. | |
| C044730 | M.G. 'TD' Midget facia panel showing radio set. | |
| C044731 | M.G. 'TD' Midget facia panel showing radio set. | |
| C045302 | M.G. 'TD' Top 3/4 rear view. | |
| C045320 | Copy. Section drawing (engine of M.G. 'TD'). | |
| C045743 | M.G. 'TD' Midget with passengers. |  |
| C046569 | M.G. 'TD'. Top 3/4 front view. | |
| C047055 | M.G. 'TD' Midget in country, Thame. | |
| C047056 | M.G. 'TD' Midget in country, Thame, 2 female models |  |
| C047057 | M.G. 'TD' Midget in country, Long Crendon, Bucks. | |
| C047058 | M.G. 'TD' Midget in country, Long Crendon, Bucks. | |
| C047059 | M.G. 'TD' Midget in country, Long Crendon, Bucks. |  |
| C047060 | M.G. 'TD' Midget in country, Long Crendon, Bucks, female models |  |
| C047372 | 20,000th M.G. 'TD' to leave line at Abingdon. |  |
| C047446 | US Army Sergeant collecting the 2000th MG in the UK in 1952. |  |
| C047545 | M.G. 'TD' Midget rear axle (showing "Philidas" self-locking nuts) | |
| C048052 | M.G. 'TD'. 3/4 front facing right. Hood down. Studio. | |
| C048053 | M.G. 'TD'. 3/4 rear facing right. Hood down. Studio. | |
| C048054 | M.G. 'TD'. Side facing right. Hood down. Studio. | |
| C048055 | M.G. 'TD'. Side facing left. Hood up. Studio. |  |
| C048056 | M.G. 'TD'. 3/4 front facing right. Hood up. Studio. | |
| C048057 | M.G. 'TD'. 3/4 rear facing right. Hood up. Studio. |  |
| C048059 | M.G. 'TD'. Low view. 3/4 front. | |
| C048320 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048321 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048322 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048323 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048324 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048325 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048326 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048327 | M.G. 'TD' with reflector lights and change w.s. wiper. | |
| C048797 | M.G. 'TD' new engine layout (experimental). | |
| C048798 | M.G. 'TD' new engine layout (experimental). | |
| C048799 | M.G. 'TD' new engine layout (experimental). | |
| C048953 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048954 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048955 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048956 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048957 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048958 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048959 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C048960 | Oil test on 'TD' sump in Experimental. | |
| C049345 | Facia panel and controls on M.G. 'TD' Midget. | |
| C049346 | Facia panel and controls on M.G. 'TD' Midget. | |
| C049347 | Facia panel and controls on M.G. 'TD' Midget. | |
| C049348 | Facia panel and controls on M.G. 'TD' Midget. | |
| C050106 | Copy. Special body on M.G. 'TD'. | |
| C050125 | M.G. 'TD' Midget 3/4 front. High view point | |
| C050126 | M.G. 'TD' Midget 3/4 rear. High view point | |
| C050194 | MG TD 1953 |  |
| C050197 | Negs. from transparencies. M.G. 'TD' Long Crendon.1953 |  |
| C050198 | Negs. from transparencies. M.G. 'TD' Watlington. | |
| C050266 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' Midget in Florida USA. Rear view, 2 passengers. This appears to be Spike Jones and his wife Helen Grayco, who were popular musical entertainers in the 50's and 60's. |  |
| C051273 | 'TD' in America. Copy. | |
| C051411 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' Midget with female model. |  |
| C051412 | Copy. M.G. 'TD' with model. | |
| C056870 | Side view of 'TD' with doors open. | |
| C252366 | Copies of old MG cars - MG TD | |
| C274125 | MGB GT - MG (TF.TD) 1953 | |
| C274126 | MGB GT - MG (TF.TD) 1953 | |
| T117843 | Mirror rear vision MG TD | |
| T117844 | Mirror rear vision MG TD | |
| T117845 | Mirror rear vision MG TD | |
| MG Production Line Abingdon |  |
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| MG T Body Bucket Frame |  |
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