MG TF 1250
Overview
| Produced: |
1953-1954, 6200 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
By 1953 the MG TD was starting to show its age, unfortunately for BMC the all new MGA was still a few years away and so a face-lifted TD was required to hold the fort!. The "new" MG TF continued the 30's style open sports theme of the TD, but gained a sleeker body to help it survive in the showrooms.
The TF boasted a steeply raked front grille, streamlined front wings with faired in headlamps. The old fashioned rear "slab tank" and external spare wheel kept the traditional looks alive, as did optional wire wheels. In 1954 the TF became the TF 1500 and the earlier car is now often referred to as the MG TF 1250.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250cc | S4 OHV | MG T-type engine (XPAG) | 66.5mm x 90mm | 8 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 mph | 18.9 s | 28 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - MG T-Series |
106 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2010 | |||
| Buying guide - MG T-Series - The quintessentially British sports car. | ||||
| Article |
From Cradle to the grave. |
62 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2003 | |||
| From Cradle to the grave. MG’s T-series - Traditional from the beginning, antiquated by the end, yet etched into the hearts and minds of a nation as the archetypal British open sports car. Lloyd McNeill reads the MG’s T leaves. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - MG TF (1953-1955) |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 21 March 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - MG TF (1953-1955) - The original MG TF simply oozes traditional British style and charm. MATT GEORGE offers his advice on buying one today. | ||||
| Article |
Bridging the generation gap |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2011 | |||
| Bridging the generation gap - Is the short-lived MG TF the perfect blend of vintage looks and classic feel, or is it neither one thing nor the other? Alastair Clements investigates. | ||||
| Article |
Phoenix Rising - MG TF v MGTF |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2011 | |||
| Phoenix Rising - MG TF v MGTF - We compare the old and the new TF: one was the first car produced by the newly nationalised MG and the other was reborn by the modern MG company against all odds. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide MG TF |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 10 August 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide MG TF - The last of the soft-top MGs is a youngtimer classic that offers unbelievable value for money - but only if you buy the right car, says MIKE LE CAPLAIN. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's checklist MGF/TF (1995-2005) |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2010 | |||
| Buyer's checklist MGF/TF (1995-2005) - MGF prices start at £500, but for that you'll be getting a laid-up project with no MoT - a similar condition TF should be about £999. A strong example of wither car with a long MoT and decent service history will be the £2500-3500 range, while the sought after Trophy models will set you back about £5k. | ||||
| Article |
Twin Test - MG TF vs MGA |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart October 2007 | |||
| Twin Test - MG TF vs MGA - If you want to step out of a B and move back along the BG time line, is the MGA too close or the MG TF a step too far? | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Time for it - MG T-Series |
130 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2007 | |||
| Buyers guide - Time for it - MG T-Series - Looking for somewhere safe and fun to put your money? Then you should consider an MG T-series. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - MGF/TF |
94 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2006 | |||
| Buyer's guide - MGF/TF - Now 10 years old and as affordable as an MGB. Buying a decent MGF/TF is a process of elimination. Carlin Gerbich presents the hard facts. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - MG TF |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 21st July 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - MG TF - The MG TF offers pre-war styling, but rewards spirited driving with decidedly post-war performance. PAUL JONES investigates how to find one that’s good enough to really enjoy. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - MG TF £8500 to £20,000 |
128 |
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| Publication | Classics January 2004 | |||
| Buyers Guide - MG TF £8500 to £20,000. Last of a famed pre-war line, is the MG TF a viable classic to own today? Andrew Charman finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car April 2003 pg 102 |
102 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2003 | |||
| 10 Great £10k Sports Cars. What we'd buy with the money - and what top motor people would take home as personal choices. MG TF 1250cc. | ||||
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