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18/03/2022 2:03 pm
Abingdon Classics started making models of MGs in 1975 and produced them in white metal, at least until 1980. Their aim was to make models of all the MGs ever made in full size. MGs were made at the Abingdon factory until it closed down in 1980. The Abingdon Classics line honoured that MG factory and the cars it produced.
The MGA was discussed early last year on this forum. Here is one of mine, this time an MGTD with top up. Very nicely detailed for such an old model.
Variations were made. Note this second model has a green grill instead of beige.
18/03/2022 2:18 pm
David, Those Td’s are beautiful. Are they still available
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
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18/03/2022 2:38 pm
@david-knight Abingdon Classics (under Max Kernick) ended years ago. Some of the casting can still be found as K&R kits. The AC range endeavored to make all original MG colors, in top up and top down configurations.
I once had their MG TD, but no longer. Today I have a number of MG TDs (including my 1:1). In 1/43 the standard body ones include a Motorkits (built to look like my car at the time and modified with LHD and folded windscreen), a Kenna version with top up and side curtains in place, and a Neo. Funny how they all ended up green!
18/03/2022 2:42 pm
And BTW, I am curator for the Abingdon Classics range on hobbydb. There is a brief history of the range there. David, if you have the number and other box details of your model I'd be glad to post it.
https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/subjects/abingdon-classics-brand?filters [related_to]=7001&filters[in_collection]=all&filters[in_wishlist]=all&filters[on_sale]=all&id=7001&order[name]=name&order[sort]=asc&page=2&subject_id=7001&subvariants=true
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18/03/2022 2:50 pm
That is a wonderful looking trio of MGTDs Harv. Love those side curtains on the top up MGTD.
Green definitely dominates the Abingdon models that I have and have seen over the years although I have had white, and blue ones as well as a beige MG service van.
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18/03/2022 2:53 pm
Thanks Harv. Right now the MGTD is sitting unboxed in a display case. I have the box but not handy. When found, I'll take you up on your offer.
18/03/2022 2:59 pm
@david-green Here are the Abingdons I still have. The C-Type has a JEM number but the built model came in an Abingdon box. The M-Type Midget with top up was a special version of the Motorkits kit issued with an Abingdon label. There were 250 planned but maybe only half that number got made.
18/03/2022 4:03 pm
Magnificent TDs by a special builder. Well done, gentlemen, and I thank you. I didn't remember any TDs or other MGs in my "older American" holdings, but, (shock!) I found two, both the older TC model. I started to just ignore them, but then I grinned at the drivers I had placed in them some time back. So here they are, with the vastly oversized Matchbox first:
And then a more realistically sized for 1/43 by Vitesse:
The Vitesse is a pretty good likeness for very little outlay IMO.
Enjoy! David H 
19/03/2022 12:19 pm
@mg-harv I don't know if you saw it, Harv, but a TD sold on the Mecum Glendale auction yesterday for $13K. It was black with red hides, steel wheels & hubcaps instead of wires, and looked to be in excellent condition.
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20/03/2022 7:05 am
Nope, been busy here in Countryside. TDs regularly show up on BaT, many nice ones sub-$10K. Just not as collectable as they once were.