Beschreibung
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Christmas Classic Car Sale 2022 on Saturday the 10th of December, Warwickshire Event Centre.
The VIN on this venerable 1954 TF 1250 Midget tells us that it was originally built in right-hand drive for the 'Export Market' (Kenya, Rhodesia or Australia ) and finished in Black Cellulose paint
This fits in with our vendor's information that the MG was despatched to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) when new, before spending a few years in California, and a few more in Switzerland before returning to the UK in 1991/ 92
At some point on its travels it's been repainted in Ivory and, probably some time later, the seats, door cards and dash top have been retrimmed in Apple Green
A cheerful little elephant mascot sits on top of the grille, maybe something to do with its time in Sri Lanka, however, there is a substantial history file with the MG which may provide a few clues
It still retains lots of classic MG touches including octagonal instruments, a 'Bakelite' rimmed sprung steering wheel, chrome luggage rack and a 'fly-off' handbrake
The MG was first registered in the UK on 01/ 02/ 1992 (GSK 593) and has been with its current owner for ten years
New front brake cylinders were fitted and the cylinder head rebuilt this year
It would benefit from a little 'detailing' but then again, if you had spent 70 years travelling the world you may well end up looking a bit 'lived in' as well
A great opportunity to just enjoy this globe-trotting little MG for the next few years
