Description
PRICE IS NZD89990. 00
Arguably, this would be the best looking T-Type in New Zealand!
Only 9, 600 TF's were produced. This is Number 9, 312. One of the last.
The TF 1500 was only produced for one year and only 3, 400 were made and of these only a handful were RHD.
We are not sure of the accuracy of the number but it has been suggested that only 460 were RHD. This is one of those, so it is quite rare. We believe that the car was shipped to Cyprus when new and was purchased there by the owner from whom the last owner bought the car. The First Owner was a UK serviceman. He returned the car back to the UK in 1963, so it has had only two UK owners. Last Owner bought the car in 1971 when he was 25-yrs old.
And here's the thing... how often does one come across a rare car like this, that has been pretty much in the same ownership since new, and that has been meticulously restored and cherished for all these years?
For this reason, we must note that this car is for someone that wants the best and that the Price for this car is Firm.
ABOUT THIS CAR
VIN / Chassis No HOB16/ 9312
Engine: XPE93073
First Registered UK 30-03-55
PROVENANCE
Only two UK owners from new!
Last owner since 1971 (for the past 52 years) who brought the car to NZ when he emigrated. Always cherished.
Absolutely Stunning in scarlet red livery with a beige interior. One of a limited number of UK new RHD cars. Fully original with matching numbers.
Original UK log books & Registration documents plus a lot of receipts.
Back in the 1970's, this car competed regularly in UK MG Car Club events. It was one of a team of 3-cars from the SW Centre that won the California Cup at Silverstone. Car was imported to NZ when the last owner emigrated and has undergone a complete and thorough body-off nut and bolt rebuild, that included all of the following, and more:
Chassis repaint
Naylor Bros new ash frame and re-skin.
Full body panel repaint prior to assembly in Scarlet Red with beige piping.
All chrome re-chromed including wind screen surround.
New windscreen glass and rubbers
New seats in Connolly leather in Biscuit beige
New interior trim in Biscuit beige
New Carpets in black
Engine Rebore. New pistons and rings.
Crank-grind with new main bearings and big ends.
Cylinder head re-surfaced and valve seats fitted with new hardened seats and valve guides
New oil pump.
New Water pump
New radiator
New fan belt
All new hoses
New Clutch, pressure plate and thrust bearing
SU Carburettors rebuilt
Reconditioned dynamo
Reconditioned starter motor
New exhaust system and silencer
Exhaust manifold and inlet manifold re-coated
Engine repainted
All new gaskets
Rebuilt exchange shock absorbers
New brake hoses
New brake actuators and brake pads.
Brake drums re-skimmed.
New half-shafts.
New wheel bearings.
New hubs.
New Chrome wire-wheels.
New chrome wheel spinners
5-New Pirelli tyres.
New wiring loom
New Coil
New distributor
New plugs & leads
New Voltage regulator
All instruments professionally refurbished
New speedo and rev-counter cables
New steering wheel
New double duck hood and side-screens in black with individual storage bags.
New Tonneau cover
UPGRADES
Engine crankshaft seal modification and upgrade with modern elliptical crankshaft seals to both front and rear end
Unleaded petrol cylinder head modification with hardened valve seats and guides
Front suspension upgrade with Koni telescopic front shock absorbers
Anti-sway bar fitted to front suspension. Reduces body roll.
SS Luggage rack.
Lockable storage compartment behind rear seats
Lockable tool box under the bonnet
Certified Lap belts to comply with NZ regulations
Worth noting is that the engine was originally rebuilt by MG Specialists Brown & Gammons in the UK, who also did the crankshaft oil seal modification. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, these oil seals failed almost immediately and the engine suffered oil leaks from both the front and rear of the crankshaft. This necessitated the engine removal and a strip down once again. This was undertaken & completed by Auto Restorations here in Christchurch. It revealed that the seals had disintegrated. It is suspected that they were dry fitted and not lubricated on assembly as should have been done. Since this was remediation work it cannot be classed as improvements and unfortunately it cannot realistically be reflected in the asking price.
Needless to say, whilst this work was being undertaken other things came to light that in the interests of perfection required attention. All work is detailed on the Auto Restoration invoices. It includes new windscreen glass and re-chrome of the windscreen surround. It also included re-coating of the exhaust and inlet manifolds and more. Arguably, at least some of this additional work is enhancements that might be reasonably reflected in the asking price as it adds to the condition and overall appeal of the car.
Meanwhile, werhave checked the recent Auto Restoration's invoices. These amount to NZ$ 17, 073. 76 In addition, we have an invoice for NZ$1, 215. 55 for fitting lap seat belts. This recent expenditure of NZ$18, 289. 31 is additional to the cost of the rebuild.
ONLY 169 MILES SINCE ENGINE REBUILD!
Always admired wherever she goes, we actually doubt that there are many genuine factory RHD TF 1500 cars in NZ. We have looked at RHD cars for sale in the UK. Most are Ex-California restorations and many have had cosmetic restorations but still with mechanical mileage. Whereas, in contrast, this car has also been thoroughly mechanically refurbished and has done minimal mileage since the refurbishment and is presented in immaculate order.
Probably the best or one of the best in NZ. It should provide many miles of enjoyable classic car motoring.
A STUNNING example, that will only appreciate in value.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
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