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1954 Mg Tf
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Used 1954 MG TF
Location:
Santa Barbara, CA
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NOW BEING AUCTIONED at HEMMINGS.COM, running until 5:45 PM EST on3/26/24https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1954-mg-tf-montecito-ca-943430. Chassis no. HDP46/3463Engine no. TF90851466cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder EngineTwin S.U. Carburetors63bhp at 4,600rpm4-Speed Manual GearboxIndependent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *The final evolution of the beloved T-Series*Appealing red over tan livery*Well-maintained restoration with a pleasing character*The archetypal 50s British sports car THE MG TF A rushed development program meant that there was littledifference, mechanically at least, between the MG's new TF and theoutgoing TD Mk II. The chassis and 1,250cc, 57bhp, XPAG engine fromthe late TD were retained and the TF was, in essence, a restyledversion of the TD. The TF retained its predecessor's body centersection but featured a reworked front end with a shortened,sloping, radiator grille and headlamps faired into the wings, plusan improved interior with separately adjustable seats. While itretained the "old world" charm that endeared so many enthusiasts(Americans, particularly) to MG, it was notably sleeker and morestylish. While essentially a stopgap model produced pending thearrival of the MGA, the traditionally styled TF nevertheless soldwell, with 9,600 units being produced between October 1953 and May1955. THE CAR OFFERED This 1955 MG TF is a desirable final-year model with the improved"big block" 1500 XPAG engine, boosting output from 57bhp to 63bhp.Finished in red over biscuit tan leather trim, it wears apleasingly mellowed older restoration, and has been in the care ofone collector for the past 15 years, benefitting from recentservicing including new brake hydraulics (master and wheelcylinders) and a tune up. Details include original-type steel discwheels (wires were optional on the TF), twin Lucas driving lamps,Lucas wing mirrors, a three-spoke Nardi steering wheel, and foldingwindscreen for the ultimate bugs-in-the-teeth drivingexperience. Proving that you don't need triple-digit horsepower output to havethe time of your life, the MG TF delivers a pure and joyfulexperience that few other sports cars can match. This cherishedexample is ideal for a wide array of driving events and club toursand is certain to put a smile on the face of all those whoencounter it. In a nutshell, the car. is a 1250 updated with a factory 1500engine. Below is the report from the MG CarClub T Register. Report on MG TF3436 produced for Charles Crail on 4th January2024. Following receipt of the requested photographs I have now receivedenough information from you to make sense of it all. My findingsare: I believe that you are the owner of TF3463 1) Your chassis (frame) is stamped TF3463.2) The MG Factory records show that TF3463 was built on 23rdFebruary 1954 and originally fitted with a 1250cc engine, numberXPAG/TF/33592.3) The full VIN number of TF3463 was HDP46/3463.4) The Warranty plate is a reproduction item, originally stampedwith all the correct details for TF3463. The engine now fitted to TF3463 is a genuine TF1500 engineoriginally fitted to TF9085 1) It has a genuine XPEG block stamped 2788 and badgedXPEG/2788.2) It also has a genuine XPEG cylinder head stamped AEF118.3) The MG Factory records show that TF9085 was originally built on26th January 1955 and fitted with engine number XPEG/2788. I would guess that a previous owner lost the original Guaranteeplate and had a reproduction plate stamped with the original data.This is not unusual where the original plate has been lost. At a later date a genuine 1500 engine was obtained and fitted tothe car,"TF1500" badges were applied to the bonnet (hood) side panels,andthe reproduction Warranty plate was then crudely over-stamped withthe details of the new engine. My advice to you is to obtain a new plate and have it stamped withthe original details, keeping the old plate as a historicalrecord. I would also advise you not to advertise this vehicle as a 1955 MGTF1500, but as a 1954 MG TF subsequently fitted with a genuineTF1500 engine. Barrie JonesTF RegistrarMG Car Club T RegisterRegistered Office: Kimber House, 12 Cemetery Road,Abingdon,Oxfordshire, OX14 1AS Reg. No 962227: England VAT No 194 717235.
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Manual Transmission
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