Location: Santa Monica, California

$24,750 USD | Sold

• 1,500-cc inline four-cylinder engine
• Four-speed manual transmission
• Paint & tuning by marque specialist
• Folding windshield
• Knock-off chromed wire wheels
• First stripped to bare metal

Fundamentally a "face-lifted" TD, the MG TF retains the archetypal British sports car look. This was no mistake on MG's part, as the prewar look was the root of the company's success after WWII. Superseded in April of 1955 by the MGA, the TF was produced to the count of 9,602 units in two years, and was even a competitive privateer entrant in many races throughout Europe and North America.

Presented in red with a black interior; this example is driven by an inline four-cylinder engine with twin carburetors backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The TF is further equipped with wire wheels with knock-off hubs, folding windscreen, windwings, rear-mounted matching spare, side curtains, jack set and impressive interior detail such as the prominent octagonal center-positioned instruments.

The restored MG has been stripped to bare metal and painted by marque specialist Mike Goodman at the reported cost of $14,000; Mr. Goodman also attended to properly tuning the car. The TF's are the last, best, and often deemed the most collectible of the T-Series MG's.

The owner reports the mileage to be original to the car according to service records; but please note the title says mileage exempt.

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