Vehicle Details
- Year: 1953
- Make: MG
- Model: TF Roadster
- VIN: HDE43911
- Mileage Shown: 608mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Miami, FL 33134
- Lot #: V-0027813
The MG TF showcases a graceful appearance summed of sharp lines and swift curves, recognizable as an automotive icon of the 1950s. This 1953 example was refurbished under previous ownership and acquired by the seller in 2006. Finished in red over tan leather, this MG is powered by a 1,250cc inline-four paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Previously listed on PCAMARKET, this example shows just 600 miles on the odometer since the refurbishment, This MG is now being offered for auction at no reserve and accompanied by several awards.
The MG T-Type is distinguishable by its sweeping bonnet, slanted grille, rounded headlamps, and envelope-style body. This example has undergone a frame-off refinish in red. Details include chrome along the grille, windshield frame, bumpers, over-riders, and fender-mounted mirrors. The 15” knock-off wire wheels are mounted with Centred Metric Radial tires, and a spare wheel with an Essex HP Metric tire is fitted to the rear end. A tan-colored soft top is fitted, and a black tonneau cover will accompany the sale. Detailed images of the restoration are provided in the gallery.
The tan leather interior accompanies a matching dash pad, door panels, and rear cockpit trim contrasted by black floor carpeting. Octagonal instrumentation presents a 105-MPH speedometer, a tachometer, and various gauges. Amenities include a banjo-style steering wheel, two storage compartments within the dashboard, and side curtains. The seller notes that a warning light designating low fuel is present.
The 1954 MG TF is equipped with a 1,250cc XPAG inline-four featuring twin SU carburetors, sending up to 57.5 HP to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller adds that recent service includes carburetor cleaning, a battery replacement, and tuning to the spark plugs, points, and condenser.
This sale will include a clean title, an operation manual, awards, extensive documentation, a toolkit, and a tonneau cover.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $31,250
- Auction End: Mar 16, 2023 07:37:38PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 36
Comments (56)
Sold for $31,250
Congrats to the winner, you just bought such a beautiful MG TF
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Yes, it is a matching numbers car
@amart0890 Is that the original numbers matching engine?
To AutoLegends,
This MG TF has a 1275cc engine
1250 or 1500?
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to Jules,
I guess it can be exported to Italy, but unfortunately I am not a broker and do not even know who could do it for you.
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@amart0890 I was wondering about that as well. I have a 53 TD.
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Is It possibile to ship to Italy? Do you know the costs?
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One nice hell of a job on this little Gem. GL
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Text still identifies the car as a 1954 -- probably needs edited -- so you don't run into the same problem with a buyer again. Beautiful restoration!
Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.
To jagtampa53,
Yes the electrical system was converted to 12 Volts, and also the car has matching numbers
To Hintze,
Yes this car was listed last December, the sale did not go through because I post it as a 1954 year (it was my mistake), so the winner did not want close the sale.
What else you got ready to go in that garage Porsche or muscle I was born in 1953 and probably had torn up and down 35 MG’ MGA first then a bunch of B ‘ 2 c’ and Austin Healy 3000 ‘s Porsche past 30 years
6 volt system of upgrade to 12v all matching numbers
@Doc18015 It was very common decades ago for states to Title a car using the year that the car was first sold, new; or by the year of manufacture rather than by some model year designation published by the manufacturer's marketing department. Especially, before the standardized VIN system adopted for cars sold in the US which included the year designation in the the VIN.
Wasn’t this car listed another time in the not too distant past?
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Hi Doc18015.
It is listed as a 1953 because that is what the title shows when I bought the car.
I tried to change the year to a 1954 through a Title Agency, they did some research and finally it was not possible to change it unfortunately. The car was produced on October 30 to Nov 3 of 1953. The actual Title describes it as a 1953.
Why is it listed as a 1953? The TF was introduced as a new model 1954. The engine should be a TD Mark II , which this does not appear to be.