Lot details Registration No: 513 YUR Chassis No: HDC462098 Mot Expiry: Exempt
- Supplied new to North America and repatriated some sixty years later
- Formerly the property of Lady Lindsay Forbes Paterson
- Wiring improved (2014), bare metal respray and full re-trim (2015) plus brake overhaul (2016)
`Of all the cars we have occasion to drive, there is one above all others which, by its every characteristic, clearly defines the term sportscar' (Road & Track magazine on the MG TF, 1954).
Last of the MG T-series line, the TF was introduced in October 1953. Although mechanically near identical to its TD predecessor, the provision of a raked radiator, revised wing line and faired-in headlamps lent it an altogether sleeker and sportier air. Powered by a revised version of the well-proven, four-cylinder XPAG engine but this time using larger valves, a higher compression ratio and twin SU 1.5in carburettors, the new model was reputedly capable of over 80mph. Equipped with both rack-and-pinion steering and independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, it helped maintain the marque's 'Safety Fast' reputation. Around 6,200 TF1250s were made, followed by 3,400 1500s.
According to the T Register's online production record checking facility, this particular example was built to left-hand drive specification on 30th December 1953. Supplied new to North America, it was repatriated, converted to right-hand drive and UK road registered as `513 YUR' some sixty years later. The property of Lady Lindsay Forbes Paterson before entering the current ownership during February 2014, the MG has since been treated to improved wiring with flashers and relays (2014), a full bare metal respray in Dark Green Metallic (2015), new mohair hood, sidescreens, Cream leather seats and Green carpets (2015) and a brake system overhaul: new master cylinder / shoes / wheel cylinders / flexi hoses (2016). Showing an unwarranted 90,000 miles to its odometer, this striking TF is variously described by the vendor as being in `very good' (bodywork, paintwork, gearbox) or `excellent' (engine, interior trim, electrical equipment) overall condition.
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