In case you find a Morgan too boring or a Caterham too wild, there exists a pleasant middle ground in the form of the MG TF roadster. This example is the later 1500 model with a bit more power than its predecessors, and it’s been hiding out in a garage for the last 30 years. The seller seems optimistic (don’t they all?) that this example isn’t too far gone despite its long-term hiatus. Find it here on eBay with bidding at $4,500 and the reserve unmet.
The T-Series MGs always strike me as some of the most authentic sports cars ever built. They gave little care to the outside elements, almost encouraging drivers to head out with little to no weather protection and hope for the best. The TF seen here is one of several two-seater roadsters made in the T-Series lineup, and almost all of them are desirable today. We don’t see examples like this pop up all that often, and despite its long-term storage, the limited photos don’t show any obvious body damage.
Of course, cosmetics demand up-close inspection, and given the aforementioned inclination to drive them in all types of weather, checking for rust is a must-do. Despite most of today’s sporting cars living under a cover and rarely venturing out when the weather gets rough, owners of TDs and TFs were a more adventurous lot. I personally prefer them a great deal over the later MGAs, as they seemed to lose some of the spunk. The interior doesn’t look past the point of saving, and LHD is a welcome site for U.S. buyers.
The seller hasn’t done much to establish the mechanical well-being of the 63 b.h.p. mill, but at least the head remains attached and the valve cover sealed up. God knows the workload grows considerably more significant if the internals are left exposed, which, given the surface rust we can see, would have been disastrous. I’m certain the rodents have had field day with the wiring, so hopefully, the lack of info and roll of the dice for the next owner will encourage the seller to consider placing a reasonable reserve on this vintage roadster.
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