MG T-Series TF 1500 (1955)
for sale
Price: US $28,500.00
Price: US $28,500.00
Offered
for sale is our striking 1955 MG TF 1500 with its original, numbers matching
engine and transmission and finished in gorgeous Dark Green over a Biscuit leather
interior with a tan canvas soft top. Always a California car that spent a vast
majority of its life in the arid climate of the Central Valley, the car was
used as a weekend driver/survivor between the 1970s and 2007. At that point it
received a cosmetic refurbishing and mechanical sorting, and from that point
forward it has been used sparingly on pleasant days, always garage-kept and
maintained and never subjected to the elements. The result of this refurbishing
and subsequent careful use is a wonderful turn-key example, needing nothing to be enjoyed.
As
the pictures show, the dark green finish is entirely consistent without any significant
imperfections or evidence of rust. The chrome trim is all in excellent
condition, as is the welting between the body panels, and the steel wheels are
in great shape and wrapped in Dunlop radial tires with plenty of remaining tread. The car’s interior was completely reupholstered in beautifully
offsetting Biscuit leather and remains in excellent condition, the leather
seats and interior panels appearing virtually as new, the carpets entirely presentable
and the dash clean and correct, housing the original octagonal Jaeger gauges, indisputably some of the most aesthetically appealing gauges produced in the
era. Lastly, the car’s frame and undercarriage are solid and correct with no
structural rust or corrosion to speak of, a testament to the car’s dry
California existence.
Believed
to have amassed only 64k miles in its 60 years of service, the original numbers
matching XPEG 1500 engine is strong and sound, firing up easily, idling
consistently and pulling strongly through each of the original 4-speed
transmission’s gears. Despite its sparing use, the car was always maintained as
needed and it runs and drives beautifully. There seems to be no propensity for
overheating, the ride quality is visceral and sporty (as it should be), and
after having thoroughly enjoyed a few dozen miles up and down the Santa Barbara
coastline, we’d not hesitate to take this lovely driver out on an extended
tour.
This
is an excellent opportunity to acquire a timelessly beautiful, very original MG
TF 1500 finished in what is undoubtedly one of the very best liveries. An
example that’s in turn-key condition, its been well-loved by its
previous California owners and will undoubtedly provide its next with decades
of trusty, grin-inducing service.
We want
this car to go to great home and would be happy to answer any questions, so
please feel free to email us or call us at
805-202-4557
. You can also
visit us online at GoodmanReed.
Goodman
Reed Motorcars
We try to give accurate descriptions of the
cars we’re selling, but we’re enthusiasts, not experts, and we encourage and
are happy to help facilitate personal or professional inspections. But please
do so before bidding, as the alternative harms our ability to make sales to
other interested parties who have done their proper due diligence before
bidding.
For U.S. buyers
a 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of the auction’s end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction’s end. Foreign buyers must
pay in full within 7 business days of the auction’s end. Buyer is responsible
for shipping, however we’d be more that happy to help with recommendations and
arrangements. The car is listed locally and we reserve the right to end the auction
at any time should it sell prior to auction’s end. Thanks for your interest.
update: 2015-08-06
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | HDE436576 |
Year: | 1955 | Exterior Color: | Dark Green |
Make: | MG | Interior Color: | Biscuit Leather |
Model: | T-Series | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Trim: | 2 Door Roadster | Transmission: | Manual |
Engine: | XPEG 1500 | Body Type: | Convertible |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Mileage: | 64,031 | Options: | Leather Seats, Convertible |
Sub Model: | TF 1500 |