MG TF 1250 | 1955

MG TF 1250 | 1955

Highlights:

– 1.25-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– The seller is only the second owner of this car

– Fitted with additional chrome trim, including wire-spoke wheels

– Complete with its original-style convertible soft top, presented in good condition

The seller offers for sale this 1955 MG TF 1250, powered by a 1.25-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example has had only two owners, the current custodian having acquired the car in good condition and kept it that way since. Over time, the car has been fitted with additional chrome trim, including a set of wire-spoke wheels that suit its traditional roadster styling. The car is complete with its convertible soft top, which remains in good condition, and the red bodywork is paired with a red leather interior with tan-coloured detailing on the dashboard and hood, giving the cabin a classic, period-correct look.

The overall presentation reflects consistent care over the years rather than a single recent overhaul, with the chrome brightwork, wire wheels and cockpit fittings all appearing well maintained. Being complete with its soft top and free of any obvious deferred maintenance, the car is ready to be enjoyed as a usable classic.

The MG TF was introduced in 1953 as an evolution of the earlier TD, and it became the last of MG’s traditional T-Series roadsters before the marque moved on to the more modern MGA in 1955. Compared to its predecessor, the TF adopted a lower, more raked radiator grille and faired-in headlamps, giving it a sleeker profile while retaining the classic separate-fender, cutaway-door roadster look that had defined MG sports cars since before the war. The TF 1250 designation refers to its 1.25-litre XPAG engine, the same unit used in the TD, and relatively modest production numbers of this final traditional T-Series model have made surviving examples increasingly sought after by collectors today.

Behind the wheel, the TF offers the classic MG T-Series experience: a simple, lightweight chassis, direct steering and a lively four-cylinder engine that rewards an involved, hands-on driving style. The spartan but charming cockpit, with its wire wheels, wire-spoke instruments and fold-flat windscreen, captures the spirit of post-war British sports car motoring, making the TF 1250 a fitting and highly usable end to the traditional MG roadster line.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Limburg province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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