Estimate: 'š£17,000 - 'š£20,000

Registration Number: UXC 893

Chassis Number: 8DB16/9248

MG's Midget range, which had begun with the M-type of 1928, had proven a runaway success that found favour with enthusiasts on and off the track on both sides of the Atlantic. The first post-war Midget had been the TC and the wider-bodied TD that replaced it was again similar, albeit with a new box section chassis. Braking was also improved with twin rather than single leading shoe drums while smaller disc type wheels replaced the previous wires, the lower overall gearing accommodated by the wider ratios of the four speed Y-Type gearbox. The MG TF first appeared at the 1953 Motor Show and was the ideal successor to the TD.

A more refined car than the TD, it featured a sloping bonnet line and radiator, headlights grafted into the wings, sharply raked tail and individual bucket seats to replace the previous bench type fitted to the TD. These considerable cosmetic improvements were coupled with an uprated 1,250cc power unit. A year later a 1,500cc version of the TF was announced, increasing power from 57bhp to 63bhp at 5,500rpm.

This is a very original right and drive UK car with no modifications we are told, presented in lovely condition. Its classic red bodywork and original wire wheels with red leather seats makes this a very attractive example of this iconic British sports car. It comes with a black hood and black tonneau cover. The car was previously maintained by specialists Brown & Gammons including reconditioning of the original engine to unleaded and reconditioned gearbox. There is a substantial history folder available on request.

This is a most attractive and original example of one of the most popular and fondly remembered sporting cars

of all time.