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1955 MG TF-1500 I think the MG TF 1500 is the most beautiful MG ever made and I sincerely believe my "TF-1500" is the most beautiful of them all! If you don' t think so, please take another look at the photographs. Although not in her original color (almond green) in her MG Red paintwork she looks absolutely fabulous looking quite like the Jaguar SS-100 which can now fetch between $300, 000 and $500, 000. Not only is my car gorgeous looking, it is NUMBERS MATCHING as confirmed by British Motor Industries Heritage Trust certificate number 2014/1581 (please see photo). The MG TF’s were manufactured between July 13th, 1954 and April 4th, 1955 with Body Numbers TF-6501 – TF-10100, a 14 month production run of 3, 600 cars. It’s pretty obvious when looking at my Car, that a Very Extensive Restoration has been carried out as evidenced by the Car' s really good condition and which the photos ably confirm. The indicated mileage is 1, 927 which I believe to be the mileage covered since the restoration. While I have no real reason to disbelieve it, I can' t substantiate it either. As mentioned, the car’s original color was Almond Green with a Green Interior. A previous owner had the sense to change it to MG Red and the paintwork is in exceptional condition save for the very few stone chips, etc., that unavoidably come with use. The interior was also changed to Factory Matching, Red Leather with White Piping which also shows beautifully and is also in excellent condition. The TF came into being when sales of the TD slumped with the introduction of the faster, more modern-looking and similarly priced Triumph TR2. Morris Garages, makers of MG cars, merged with the Nuffield Organization to form the British Motor Corporation (B.M.C.). Considerable funding had just gone into the newly introduced Austin-Healey and, although designs for the MG-A existed, there was a shortage of liquid capital with which to put it into production. As a cost-efficient alternative, in 1953, the TF was introduced. Among the many changes; it had a sleeker Nose and a more graceful Tail. The Radiator was sloped back and the Hood-line inclined downwards to meet it. The Headlights were partially faired-in and the front Fender profile was modified. At the rear, the exposed Fuel Tank and Spare Wheel Carrier were made more rakish with the rear Fenders sporting a shapelier flare to match. Overall, the TF was 3.5 inches longer, an inch wider and half an inch lower. Individual, adjustable Seats replaced the previous Bench Seat and there was a new, centrally located Instrument Panel featuring the now famous and handsome, MG Octagonal Gauges. It was initially well received but times had moved on. Production ceased in mid 1955 with B.M.C. needing to devote its time and energy to the initial production of the MG-A. Only 3, 400 TF-1500' s were manufactured with the majority coming to America, to Canada and into Europe. Now about my car:- Per the B.M.I.H.T. certificate, she was built between the 8th to the 12th of October, 1954. She had then, as now, Car/Chassis (V.I.N.) Number HDE43/7418, Engine Number XPEGTF1274, Body Number TF18013 and the factory optional, chromed wire wheels. It was shipped from the factory to the U.S. on October 13th, 1954 Although she is a remarkable 60+ years old, she is in great, restored condition. During her history, many parts were chrome-plated that weren’t so plated by the factory. You’ll find these plated parts in all sorts of places including the Gas Tank sides and, believe it or not, all the Brake Drums and even the Prop Shaft, etc., etc., and especially under the hood. So if you' re looking for a car that you can confidently drive to and successfully enter in your local car shows, she is it! Please remember, she should not be a "Trailer Queen" as she wants to be driven. Completely Rust-Free with the Undercarriage in excellent condition including all the recent, visible Wooden Components. Although she has obviously been repainted during her 60 year life; the Paintwork has only the minor scars of being driven and there are no dents. The original Chrome-plated Parts and the Manufacturer' s Badges, etc., are original and in excellent condition. The Clock doesn' t work (they never do!) and the Horns both work. She has the very minor fluid leaks that just go with the era. I actually think I solved a problem by tightening the Oil Filter Housing, another seems to be the Gearbox Oil Discharge Plug. But, you know what they say about the British sports car, "if it doesn' t leak, it' s because there' s no oil in it"! The Engine starts instantaneously from cold with minor and short-lived use of the Choke and runs smoothly, idling at around 800 rpm and enthusiastically awaiting your
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