Description

This 1955 MG TF is a matching-numbers roadster from the final year of T-Series production. One of approximately 3,400 equipped with a more powerful 1,466cc four-cylinder engine, this example was built in fall 1954 and exported to the North American market soon afterward. The car spent the majority of its life in New England before it was sold to France where it was restored in 2015. This MG retains its original engine as confirmed by the included BMIHT certificate, and it is now being offered with weather equipment and French registration.

This final series of the T-Series featured cosmetic updates including faired headlights and a sloping grille.  Originally painted Almond Green, the car was refinished in the British Racing Green seen here during a restoration. Brooklands windscreens are mounted in addition to the standard folding windshield, while additional period accessories include a low-mount folding luggage rack, leather bonnet strap, and Lucas fog lamps.

Weather equipment includes a tan canvas folding top with matching side curtains, a full tonneau cover, and a boot cover. Brightwork, trim, and lenses are detailed up close in a number of photos below. Painted 15″ disc wheels wear polished MG hub caps and vintage-look radial tires, including on the matching rear-mounted spare.

Accessed via low-cut suicide doors, the originally green interior was refinished in tan leather during the restoration work. Factory equipment includes a large banjo steering wheel, simple switchgear, and trademark octagonal Jaeger instruments. The 5-digit odometer shows just over 32k miles. Lights and signals are in working order according to the seller, as is the horn.

The 1,466cc engine featured an enlarged bore, stronger valvetrain, and higher compression ratio over previous iterations of the Morris four. Induction is from twin SU carburetors equipped with pancake filters. A pressurized engine cooling system was fitted for the first time in the TF. A tune-up was recently completed by the seller, and compression reads from 156-174 psi across all four cylinders.

The engine block is stamp matches the factory data plate and Heritage Trust certificate. The engine is said to perform well with good torque and acceleration to highway speeds.

Shifting is through a 4-speed manual transmission. Photos are provided to show the state of the recently-detailed undercarriage, wood floors, and suspension, as well as the drivetrain and exhaust components.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate lists the original colors and options, as well as confirming the matching engine number. Factory jacking tools are included in an under-hood storage compartment.