Photographs from the BMM

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.

Selected Original Factory Photographs

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.

Additional Factory Photographs

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.

List of Original Factory Photographs

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
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
	MG T Body Bucket Frame

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