Vehicle Description
The TF was the last model of the seminal flared-fender MG roadster
series that helped create America's enthusiasm for imported sports
cars, along with Jaguar's XK120 and the 4-cylinder Austin Healey.
Following the spindly TC model, the tough 1949-'53 TD model alone
sold thirty thousand examples and was followed by the more refined
TF in 1954. Finally, in 1955 the engine was enlarged to 1500cc and
wire wheels added to the rakish styling.
This car was sold new to a lady in Long Beach, CA who kept it 60
years (!) until her passing in 2015 and is now being sold for the
second owner, who restored it to a very high level after bringing
it home to Colorado. The car had no old damage to rectify and being
in SoCal, it had escaped the rust problems so common to vintage
English cars. The body was stripped to metal and professionally
painted in our shop less than two years ago. Following the paint,
new red leather upholstery was installed along with wiring harness,
steering rack and other mechanical replacements. The original
48-spoke wheels were replaced with new chrome 60-spoke ones with
Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. (Originals come with the car, plus
a bin of spare parts, manual, all original tools (very rare) & car
cover)
The instruments were rebuilt, new knobs, threshold plates and
fittings were installed to make the car 'like new.' It runs like a
top, with proper oil pressure and no overheating issues. Driving
this car is a delightful step back into sports car history and you
are back in the 50's completely-analog automotive world. No, you
won't cruise the interstates at 80mph, nor out-accelerate someone
in a Civic, but instead you'll be enjoying a time warp experience
we old guys fondly remember. Few fully-restored collector cars
offer as much personality and driving fun for less than $50K these
days! Once again, we are offering the opportunity to acquire a
fully-restored, ready-to-go car for far less than the restoration
cost.
If you are considering one of the classic or collectible cars on
our website, be assured that coming for a personal visit to inspect
first-hand the car that has captured your fancy is very welcome. We
practice transparency in all of our descriptions, but believe that
nothing is as convincing as seeing and touching the car yourself.
Plan a few hours, so you can see, touch, feel and drive the car,
and enjoy a tour of our restoration shops to see 'where the magic
happens.' If your schedule is too committed, we also welcome a
knowledgeable agent visiting for you. Please understand that sales
are final, so the time for all due diligence is before you buy. Our
cars are sold AS-IS, since most are on consignment from owners. We
follow FTC guidelines for all sales and certainly want our future
clients leaving more glowing reports among our reviews!