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1953 MG TF
Highlights
- Right-hand drive from new, spending time in Australia, the US and now back in Britain
- Restored and unused since besides a brief drive and carburettor tune
- Accompanied by a substantial history file which includes a record of the restoration
The Appeal
The last and most advanced of MG’s T-Type models, the TF continues to prove popular amongst enthusiasts and it’s easy to see why. Retaining the pre-war aesthetics of the earliest T-Types and yet far more driveable in modern traffic, the TF is worthy of any collection and here we have a particularly fine example.
Restored to a very good standard and unused since, this MG awaits its next owner. Owing to a change in circumstances, the vendor has been unable to use the car following the completion of the last few restoration jobs. It has recently received a carburettor tune, so we understand that it’s now ready to be enjoyed.
The History and Paperwork
- Factory right-hand drive example, which spent much of its early life in Australia
- Latterly imported to the United States of America before making its way back to Britain in April 2007
- Four previous UK owners
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- Acquired by the vendor in May 2022 from a renowned vintage racing car specialist and collector in Suffolk
- Restoration commenced with the antepenultimate owner although unfortunately, they died before it could be completed
- The previous owner acquired the car to replace their existing MG TF, although found they hadn’t the time to finish the restoration and use it
- The final few jobs were recently completed by the vendor and it’s now ready to be used
- Owing to a change in circumstances, the MG now seeks a new custodian
- Accompanied by a substantial history file
- Numerous invoices accrued during the restoration
- Photographic record of the restoration
The Condition
- Presented in very good overall condition
- Restored chassis, bodywork and interior
- All wheels blasted and powder-coated silver
- The vendor has reconditioned the speedometer, rev counter and oil pressure gauges
- Smart red leather upholstery and black carpets
- We spotted a few small marks to the paintwork, but nothing especially noticeable
- Oatmeal fabric roof and tongue cover in used but undamaged condition
- The chassis appears in good order and the restoration photographs show that it was restored and repainted
- Slight surface corrosion to a few components underneath, but certainly nothing excessive
- All the brightwork looks smart, with only the lightest of pitting
The Mechanics
- XPAG 1250 cc four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- In present ownership, the SU carburettors have been stripped, rebuilt and polished
- New aluminium rocker cover fitted by the vendor
- Following a recent carburettor tune, we understand that the MG is ready to drive
- We’re informed that it has barely been driven since the restoration was completed
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1953
- Make MG
- Model TF
- Colour Black
- Odometer 3,266 Miles
- Engine size 1250
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Barnet
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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