Highlights
- Fitted with desirable 1500cc engine
- Full nut and bolt restoration in 2008
- Over £12,000 spent with MG specialist since 2010
- Certified 1954 model by the Society of Automotive Historians
- Attractive red and tan colour combination with white banded tyres
- Recent service prior to sale
- The car is confirmed as a 1954 model as certified by a 2008 letter (pictured) from the Society of Automotive Historians
The Appeal
For those who like their vintage motoring original rather than recycled, there’s the original MG TF, the car that was the final flourish of the illustrious T Type line. It’s the last of the classically styled Abingdon sports cars and looks fabulous, as this 1954 1500cc car shows.
Finished in red with bright chrome and a tan roof and interior, it is an older restoration that has been sparingly used by its recent keepers. We’re told that the history file confirms it is a 1954 build. It isn’t badged as a TF 1500 on the wings, but it is fitted with the final 1,466cc XPEG engine as the TF 1500, built from mid 1954.
The vendor tells us that the car has had over £12,000 spent on it since 2010 and was last serviced by specialist CKL Developments. With its recent service, white banded tyres, gleaming chrome wires and useful luggage rack, it looks ready for Spring.
Key Information
- Mileage: 73,500 miles (reported as correct)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 1,466cc XPEG engine, four-speed manual transmission
- Paperwork: Extensive archive advised, including V5 in the current owner's name, 2008 Society of Automotive Historians certification letter, invoices from MRS Classics totalling over £12,000 (2010-2021)
The Detail
- Full nut and bolt restoration completed by Barrie Carter C.R.S. in 2008
- Maintained by MG specialist MRS Classics of Tamworth for previous keeper
- Over £12,000 in invoices from MRS Classics between 2010 and 2021
- Serviced by CkL Developments in 2022 and recently prior to sale
- Professional respray completed some years ago and remains in good order
- Seats re-foamed prior to vendor acquiring car in 2022
- New black carpet set with beige piping fitted
- Beige hood in as-new condition with clear rear window
- All octagonal gauges reported to be in full working order
- The vendor states the exterior is in excellent condition
- The vendor states the interior is in good condition
- The vendor reports the car starts well and has just been checked over by a specialist
- Alternative MotoLita wood rimmed steering wheel included
- Period Motorola push-button radio included
- Chromed aero-screens included for use with folded windscreen
- Full tonneau cover and half tonneau cover included
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