I just think it’s cool to own something so unique.  You own a “real” MG TD, people look at it and say “Wow, what is that?,” and the owner says, “Well, it’s a 1952 MG TD!”  And they say “cool” and they move on, because what more can you say?  But when you own an MG TDr, people look at it and say, “Wow, what is that?” and you say, “Well, it’s a 19…[Read more]

Welcome aboard Tony. You’ll have questions and we’ll have answers and more questions. You will find this is going to be a fun ride!

Welcome aboard, Tony!

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Well, I too bought my TDr through eBay sight unseen, although I was the only bidder and didn’t pay that much. In fact, the car turned out to be quite nice for what I paid, and all it really “needed” was a set of new tires. I could have just polished it up and used it as-is, but the seat was too high and too close to the wheel for my comfort,…[Read more]

They’re asking the same for theirs that I paid for mine, or rather bid up to, in the ebay auction.

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What is really interesting is the idea that someone, somewhere, would consider buying a kit car as an “investment.” 

Two things that are unique to the London Roadster is the emblem by the antenna and the side gas fill on the driver’s side. Most of the London Roadster owners here have steel chassis , not the VW pan. Mine is also a 1986.

Not sure this answer will apply to your FiberFab, but…on a Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess:

The fenders bolt to the front bumper support bracket, to the rear fenders and there is a bolt on each side of the line between the body side panels and the front trunk side panels.

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Hello Tony!

I’m very interested in the kit, please call 603 520 5449 (NH) my name is Tony

One option if you’re worried about painting over the welting is to loosen the bolts and remove the existing welting. Have them paint the car and when done and cured etc., reinstall the welting and tighten up the bolts.

When I painted my MiGi I disassembled it.  Primary reason was so I didn’t paint the welting between the pieces.  I wet sanded the fiberglass and used an epoxy primer, enamel and clear coat. 

Great concept, but the people who tried to drive it were terrified of the engine’s ability to go over 44,000 rpms, and since the horsepower increased the faster you went there was effectively no top end.  All that on ’60’s tires and brakes.  Yikes!

Welcome from another PA (Allentown) newbie!  My wife and I will also be at Carlisle, looking forward to a great car weekend.

If you look at a TD the back wheels are a little forward of center. But that car for sale has them too far.

Appears to be London Roadster.

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Yeah, if you refer to build manual you’ll see they have you cut the factory Pinto leaf spring just forward of the mounting perch of the axle, then taking the rear section of spring, turning it over, and mounting it backwards. A bizarre installation that holds up the car but handles like crap.

Welcome aboard. Is that a MGTD Lafer I’m looking at?

Welcome! Always good to have a new member.