1955 MG TF 1500 Could be the finest MG TF 1500! Click on the arrow in the picture below to see video that includes more photos. Double click on the arrow below to go to full screen. Could be the finest MG TF 1500! Before we tell you the details of what might be the best MG TF 1500 or at least one of the best in the United States. A little bit of American history on this English car might be of interest. American automotive buyers prior to World World II were not fully aware of what a true European sports car was like. After World War II the returning G. I. ’s who had been living in Europe for almost four years and had tours in such countries as England. Italy. France and yes Germany discovered the European 2-seater sports cars. The cars were exciting and a fun form of transportation. The G. I. s started to bring back some of these cars after the war. One of the very first and most popular European sports cars to be brought into the United States was the MG. Of course it started with the MG TC. followed up with the TD and then followed up with the TF. The TF originally came in with a 1250 cc engine but in 1954/55 the engine was upgraded to a 1500 cc which gave it 17% more torque and allowed it to keep up easily with American traffic. When it comes to the classic look of the European sports cars the post-war MG TF seems to exemplify the best of the overseas design. The MG/TFs were popular when they were new and are still popular today as a collector car. Light weight. short wheel base and the most nimble handling you can imagine. Let’s not forget the cut down door so that your left arm can comfortably rest on the top of the door. In addition to all this it has a muffler sound that is all MG! That brings us to the car in this eBay auction. an MG TF 1500 that about five years ago underwent a nut and bolt restoration at an unbelievable expense. The owner of the car sold it to the current owner and he purchased it as a #1 car. However before he brought the car home he asked one of the most famous MG TF experts in the United States to examine the car. He exclaimed that it was absolutely one of the best he had ever seen! However. in his opinion it still needed some very minor “massaging” to make it in his opinion an undoubtedly number one car. The current owner has an extensive list of items that the MG TF expert recommended be done to bring the car up to his high standards. Yes they were completed by the MG expert/guru before the current owner took delivery. MissChiTown is a marketing service for collectors who are private sellers that want to sell their collector cars on eBay. We are the first to admit that we are not MG experts but the inspection of this car through the pictures and videos and the fact that the current owner had the expert go through the car and has the bills to show the exacting refinements that makes this 1955 MG TF 1500 one of the finest examples you will ever find. The current owner of this car is a collector of English sports cars but because the car is so perfect he has put on very few miles. In fact since the restoration there has been only 142 miles put on this fully sorted out car. That certainly equates to what additionally proves this car up to be full fledged top show car. Whether looking at the quality of the paint. the fit. the interior. the engine compartment or the underside it is hard to find the very first flaw. While the seller has requested we withhold the reserve we can tell you that in our opinion the reserve is so low there might as well not be one. This is a car that you can bid to win with extreme confidence. While we love the MG TF in British Racing Green we do prefer this outstanding Autumn Red ever more. Details from seller for your review: Concours. rotisserie-restored 1955 MG “TF” 1500 The previous owner spared no expense to make this car the highest restored quality that you will see. The current owner went over and above by going to the MG TF expert and having it tweaked to the expert’s high standards. Original. numbers matching roadster. All sheet metal is original except for the ends of the cowl. The bumpers and grill are re-chromed originals. The frame and all suspension units were scrubbed down cleaner then your kitchen table. Only 3. 00 “TF” 1500’s were produced in 1955 Immaculately refinished Autumn Red paint. The side curtains. separate top and top bows are stored behind the bucket style seats. Road & Track. Dec. 1954 stated. “After last year’s test we asked if the TF was really that good. It is. an more. Even though the MG is the lowest priced sports car on the market. it is the accepted standard of comparison. ” The fourth registered owner bought this car in 2009 from his friend who had acquired it in 1987. The 63 hp 1500cc inline 4-cylinder engine was overhauled with a new water pump. all new gaskets. a new timing chain. cam shaft bearings and new mounts. The 4-speed manual transmission received new bearings. seals. and mounts. New u-joints were given to the driveshaft. The rear end received new bearings and seals. and the gearing was updated to 4. 55:1. It has new wheel cylinders. new brakes. new drums. new brake and fuel lines. new wheel bearings and completely new wiring. All of the gauges have been rebuilt and the interior is completely new. Every item that was replaced was purchased new from Moss Motors; no expense was spared. The low miles since the restoration confirm that this car has been pampered and cared for. With its folding windscreen. square radiator. cut-down doors. slab gas tank and rear mounted spare. the MG TF embodies the essence of MG. Additional and much appreciated MG 1500 options on this car include chrome wire wheels and an MG insignia exhaust. This is without a doubt the finest MG seller has ever seen. The cost of the restoration could not be duplicated for the modest reserve that has been set. XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX All descriptions and photos have been provided by the seller. PLEASE SEE OTHER VEHICLES THAT WE HAVE LISTED. Click on the 'See other Listings' in the upper right hand corner. Add us as a favorite seller as we will be bringing you more great vehicles in the future. P l e a s e R e a d B e f o r e B i d d i n g "TERMS OF SALE" PLEASE READ ALL TERMS OF SALE PRIOR TO BIDDING CALL US AT 847-774-4857 with questions. 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. 7 days a week We hope that you will appreciate the beauty of the vehicle and the effort that we put into displaying the attributes of this car for you to realize that it may be the perfect fit for your collection. You might also want to contact us to help market the next vehicle that you want to sell through our services on eBay 847-774-4857. 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