1954 MG TF
Highlights
- Subject to a comprehensive rebuild in 1998
- Only 6,890 miles since rebuild, with detailed mileage records
- Very well cared for, with minimal annual mileage
- Recently serviced
The Appeal
Still characterised by pre-war aesthetics and perky performance, the TF was one of the final developments of the MG T-Types. It was a curious mix of new and old, with the facelift faring the headlights into those sweeping wings, a sloped-back radiator and even a fake radiator cap. It's become almost synonymous with the classic roadster, and it's easy to see why - they're a glamorous aesthetic with surprisingly capable performance.
This fine example of a TF1250 was built at Abingdon in February 1954, and was treated to a comprehensive rebuilt in 1998 - something that's still shining from. Since then, it's led a remarkably comfortable lifestyle - having covered under 7,000 miles. That means an average of only 200 miles per year over the past 36 years.
That doesn't mean it's merely been left alone in its garage, however - the car has been serviced regularly and very well looked after, leading to an utterly fabulous classic both inside and out, ready and waiting to hit the road with the lucky bidder. It's not often we come face to face with a TF in this sort of condition - and we're sure it'll get plenty of interest!
History and Paperwork
- Built at Abingdon on 26/02/1954 and first registered in March 1954
- The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
- With a new keeper since March 2024
- Comprehensive rebuild in 1998 with professional overhaul of major components
- Detailed mileage records corroborate low usage:
- 16/06/2011: 3,787 miles
- 06/02/2012: 3,915 miles
- 18/06/2012: 3,987 miles
- 24/06/2013: 4,316 miles
- 26/06/2014: 4,663 miles
- 23/09/2014: 5,020 miles
- 11/06/2015: 5,360 miles
- 05/07/2016: 5,706 miles
- 14/07/2017: 5,924 miles
- Current mileage stands at 6,890 miles
- Recent maintenance includes new battery, brake cylinders, and carburettor service
- MOT exempt
Car is provided with:
- V5 document
- Photographic record of the restoration
- Older engineering reports
- Some handwritten invoices
- Operation and Workshop manual
The Condition
- Bodywork presents well with no dents or dings we can spot
- Panel fit is just as good, if not better than factory
- Paintwork looks in very good order with minimal wear
- Upholstery, hood, and side screens in very good order with no marks or scratches
- Wire spoke wheels are clean and well-presented with very good tyres
- Underside is completely sound
- Chassis wax oiled for protection
- Interior is nicely presented with gentle patina
- Dashboard is clean and well-presented with all instruments legible
- Switchgear and lights all checked and functioning correctly
- Carpets in good condition
- Soft top mechanism in good condition
The Mechanics
- 1,250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with 4 gears
- 'Gold Seal' works exchange engine installed
- Engine bay in excellent order
- Recently treated to a carburettor service
- New brake cylinders and linings fitted
- New ash framing installed during 1998 rebuild
- Recently fitted with a new battery
- We understand the car to be in excellent order
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1954
- Make MG
- Model TF
- Colour Green
- Odometer 6,890 Miles
- Engine size 1250
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Exeter
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
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