1954 MG

This 1954 MG TF 1250 is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

The quintessential British open-top sports car: agile handling, spirited performance, and timeless roadster styling.

The MG T-Series played a pivotal role in establishing post-war roadster culture, evolving from the TA in 1936 to its final iteration, the MG TF, in 1953. Featuring faired-in headlights, a sloping radiator grille, and an integrated fuel tank, the TF offered a sleeker profile, whilst retaining traditional roadster charm. Beneath its iconic bodywork, it boasted precise rack-and-pinion steering alongside a coil-sprung independent front suspension, providing exceptionally agile, responsive handling that set the standard for British sports cars of the era.

At the mechanical heart of the TF was the legendary XPAG engine, a unit that did not merely participate in motorsport but dominated smaller engine production classes on both sides of the Atlantic. A true tuner's dream, this incredibly robust powerplant was so reliable and easy to work on that it became the default choice for independent race builders. Ultimately, the XPAG taught an entire generation how to race, serving as the proving ground for motorsport legends such as Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby. Mechanically, the TF was powered by the 57.5 bhp 1250cc unit breathing through twin SU carburettors. Because this engine was shared across multiple MG models, parts remain readily available and affordable, whilst offering a vintage driving experience that feels virtually identical to the 1500 at casual cruising speeds.

This home-market car was registered in May 1954 and underwent restoration in 1995. Finished in red with a red leather interior, it has been with the same owner for twenty-five years, and is accompanied by invoices dating back to 1991. These tell a story of real care, detailing over £10,000 in expenditure since 2001. Complete with side screens, canvas soft top, and tonneau cover, the vehicle is supplied with its competition history, operation and workshop manual, and toolkit.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

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