ted's mg tf
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Considered an intermediate car for the MG Cars for only 3 years while the MGA was being finalized, only 9600 of these MG TF cars were ever produced. Based mainly on the TD, now with headlights beautifully shaped into the front fenders along with a hood that
was upgraded to push-button latches. The radiator now tilted slightly backwards for a very aerodynamically designed front end.
This 1954 MG-TF roadster is finished with a Gray body and Black fenders, Black leather interior with Black canvass convertible top with matching side curtains. Fitted with its original, numbers matching XPAG 1250 Inline 4 cylinder engine that has been bored
professionally to match the displacement of the 1500cc engine also available in 1954, and mated to a 4-speed manual transmission! This makes this particular example a
delight to drive in any environment! Options include 15” chrome wire spoke wheels, dual front fender-mounted mirrors, luggage rack, seatbelts, stainless steel exhaust, sun visors, badge bar and fog lamps, MG logo floor mats, aluminum finned valve cover, heater, ash
tray, and full tonneau cover! A complete nut and bolt restoration was performed by George Medynski of M&G Vintage Auto which also included the engine rebuild. Photo documentation, along with receipts of the restoration is included with the car. Also included is the original owner’s manual and
sale brochure. It will also come complete with original jack and spares. All the original MG badges, XPAG engine plate, and VIN plates in place. All gauges, horn, wipers, heater blower, lights are functional. This car needs nothing but a new owner to enjoy it. The
mileage shows only 84,608 miles, which according to the former owner of 18 years, is true and original since new! It has been shown and driven regularly over the years which included a 1st Place win from the Northeast MG Registry, and visits to the Watkins Glen
historic 4.5 mile reenactment race through town & the track itself!
August 7, 2012 Ted,This appears to be a very nicely done and very nicely kept TF. One just sold in Grand Rapids, freshly done, for $40,000 -- and then we spent another several thousand just taking care of loose ends.
This one doesn't appear to need that extra dose.
I know George Medynski and know that his work is very good.
John H. TwistUniversity Motors Ltd4571 Patterson Ave S.E.Grand Rapids, MI 49512-5304 616 301 2888 Phone616 301 0880 Faxwww.universitymotorsltd.com
Ted Miller’s 1954 MGTFPurchased from
The St. Louis Car MuseumAugust 2012