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There is an old saying that imitation is the best form of flattery. I would say that may be true but only when the imitation is as good as the real thing. In most cases it's more like an embarrassment. Anyway for your entertainment I have provided a few samples of imitators of the MGTD. I use the term Reproduction here very loosely.

Many of the pictures of the replicars on this page came from Bob Classic's, Inc.

Also known as kit cars. Many times these cars are sold in parts to be assembled by the new owner. Generally supplied without the running chassis. An owner would secure a chassis and then mount the body and other components on top using the parts of the kit.

Magazines such as Kit Car sold and promoted replica's not only from MGTD's but other popular cars such as Jaguar, Porche, Mercedes and just about any classic style car.

 Kit Car January 1987
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British Coach Works - Model 52

British Coach Works British Coach Works Ad 1981
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BRITISH COACH WORKS FACTORY BUILT A REPRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL 1952 MDTD IN 1985 / THIS CAR WAS BUILT ON A NEW 1985 CHEVY CHEVETTE UNDER CARRAIGE AND THE BODY IS MADE OF FIBERGLASS (YELLOW)

MP Lafer

MP Lafer Lafer MP Ad 1981
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Made in Brazil. Fiberglass body on a VW chassis. See mplafer.com for more information and pictures. At one time Gloria Estefan owned a red Lafer.
  Lafer MP
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Classic Roadsters, LTD. - The Dutchess

The Dutchess Classic Roadster Ad 1981
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This one looks more like a TD in that it uses the correct bumpers, headlamps, door handles and side lampls. Note the TF like rear fenders that flow into the running boards. The cars are no longer being produced.

Piper Auto - The Seneca

  Piper Auto Ad 1981
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This one was a bit different with a front engine V8. Modeled after the 1953 MGTD.

Fiberfab - Migi

Fiberfab Fiberfab Ad 1985
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Fiberfab
Probably the most polular of the fiberglass VW replicas.

Daytona - Migi

   
The original VW replica.

Rich Industries - MGTD

   
Made in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Right or left hand driver steering. Front wheel drive Ford Cortina chassis.

Classic Motor Carriages - Classic TD

Classic Motor Carriages Classic Carriages Ad 1985
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MG-TD Classic by Allison

Allison TGTD Classic Allison
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