Highlights

Smartly presented white paintwork with red burgundy leather
Only five keepers with first one until 2003
Extensive recent mechanical refurbishment
Accompanied by a good paperwork file
FIVA registered in 2025
Mille Miglia eligible
Official Swiss Veteran Status

The Appeal

It’s understandable why MG chose to revisit the TF name for the revised MGF, because the original was the last of an illustrious line of vintage-styled cars that cemented the Abingdon firm’s dominance of the market for fun, simple and reliable roadsters.

Alongside a sleeker, more modern style, the final TF Midget got the bigger and more powerful 1.2L XPEG engine plus sharper rack and pinion steering. Those changes make these cars much more usable than their predecessors. It may also explain why this 1954 Old English White TF Midget has had just five keepers in its long life, the first until 2003.

Most TFs went to the USA, usually snapped up by ex-servicemen, so this lovely UK market RHD car is a rarity. It spent its life in its home country until 2024, when it was acquired by the current Swiss keeper. The previous keeper held onto it for 12 years and during that time it benefited from a broad programme of mechanical work covering the fuel system, cooling system, exhaust, suspension, and ignition. The car presents well throughout and is accompanied by a solid paperwork file, including FIVA registration, making it a well-documented TF that warrants close attention.

Key Information

Mileage: c.50,000 miles (indicated; the vendor notes this cannot be verified, though the car's condition is said to be consistent with the reading)
Country of registration: Switzerland
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1250cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: V5c, stamped registration logbook, manuals and booklets, parts catalogues, collection of invoices, Towergate valuation certificate, and some handwritten history, FIVA certificate, list of keepers

The Detail

Fair service history with servicing mainly carried out by an automotive club and a local garage
New fuel pump recently fitted
New water pump fitted
New stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Reconditioned dampers fitted
All bushes replaced throughout
Electronic ignition installed
Original red leather seats retained
Interior panels tastefully recovered
Old English White paintwork in good order with light marks typical of a vehicle of this age
Bodywork presents well with very few age-related blemishes
Paintwork appears in good order

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