Vehicle Description
It's about as striking an example of British automobile styling as
you're likely to come across. Just one look at this 1955 MG TF will
transport you back in time and induce a daydream where you see
yourself behind the wheel of this venerable roadster, tooling
through the English countryside in open-air splendor. This classic
from a bygone era still fires right up and looks sharp, and with a
little focused attention, could easily be brought to its original
glory.
With its gracefully flaring fenders, sloping front grille and
lengthy front end, the MG TF picked up where its predecessor the
TD, left off, adding a more opulent sense of style in the process.
It's a lavish looking car for its era, sporting a nice array of
chrome exterior fittings and a full size spare proudly mounted in
back, and true to its manufacturer's penchant for equipping its
handiwork with a rally-inspired spirit, you'll find a pair of
sizable fog lights holding court up front. The black paint was
applied several years ago and still offers a convincing shine while
turning plenty of heads. More than 60 years of service hasn't
shaken anything loose from its exterior - from that distinctive
front grille on back, everything still sits securely in place and
makes an impressive showing, considering its age. The manual
convertible top sitting neatly folded in back is in good condition
and ready to be placed into position should you encounter inclement
weather.
The red vinyl interior remains in its original configuration and
gives off a great vintage feel when you're inside. Low backed
bucket seats dressed in a tuck and roll pattern greet you as you
enter and the door panels to each side still sport storage pockets
whose stitching has held together well. Below, the expanse of red
carpeting lining the floor is ready for action as it is, sporting a
pair of contrasting black floor mats. True to its era, the
instrument panel occupies the center of the dash and is in very
good condition - the assortment of gauges it carries are
surprisingly clear. Like many cars of this vintage that can
properly be labeled as "survivors", the passing years have had a
bit of an effect on some of the wiring connections, so things like
the lights and horn are going to need a little troubleshooting.
Raise up the folding halves of the bonnet and you'll spot the
original matching numbers 1250cc four cylinder on display that's
obviously seen some recent attention to bring it to its
surprisingly clean state. Its chrome valve cover gleams, its pair
of side draft carburetors have been scoured to perfection and the
hoses inside the compartment all look fresh. In keeping with its
tidy appearance, the engine fires up in short order and runs
smooth. It pairs with a 4-speed manual transmission and a new fuel
pump and new brake lines have been installed to increase
dependability. This rolling piece of automotive history is sure to
draw admiring glances as it rolls on its set of spoked wheels
outfitted with 6.0-15L tires.
A true British sports car, this MG TF offers a rare opportunity.
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