For Sale: 1955 MG TF 1500 in Hot springs village, Arkansas

This 1955 MG TF1500 is powered by a 1500cc inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in yellow with a new tan convertible top over a new green vinyl interior, this restored British roadster is now offered by the seller with a repair manual, side curtains, and a clear title.

Highlights

• One of 1,449 TF1500s built by MG for the 1955 model year 
• Underwent partial restoration
• A multitude of new parts have been installed 

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Arkansas 

EXTERIOR

• Yellow paint
• Tan convertible top 
• Full-size spare tire 
• Luggage rack 
• Engine vents
• Dual chrome side mirrors 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates 

• New 
  • Side curtains 
  • Top 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch wire wheels
  • Knock-off center caps 
• Staggered-width radial tires 
  • 165 front
  • 185 rear

INTERIOR

• Green vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Floor-mounted manual shifter 
• Manual steering 
• Three-spoke steering wheel 

Updates

• Completely new interior 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 105-mph speedometer
  • 6,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Amperage
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 6,464 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 1500cc inline-four
  • 63 horsepower 
  • 76 lb-ft of torque 
  • Two SU carburetors  

Transmission

• Four-speed manual 

Service History Highlights

• Carburetors have been rebuilt 
• New
  • Points
  • Spark plugs
  • Battery 
  • Fuel pump 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• Manual drum brakes 
• Single-exit exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Brake system has been partially rebuilt 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Surface corrosion visible on the undercarriage components 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Repair manual 
• Side curtains