The "TF" was the last of the "square riggers" produced by MG before introduction of the MGA. Widely regarded as the most beautiful MG model ever to come out of the Abingdon factory.
I was with my dad in 1955 when he picked up his TF-1500 at Arnolt Motors in Chicago. The family he sold to in 1968 still has it. I'm jealous. It was fun. I also learned tons about cars by doing all the maintenance myself with the terrific manual and tools that were with the car. Nice to see others are keeping the flame alive today.
One of my favorite videos. I am completing my garage as I write this before I travel to pick up a 1954 MGTF 1250 that I purchased in Florida. This will be my 5th MGTF and I am grateful to strike off one more item from my bucket list. I am truly blessed because I already have my fourth MGTF RHD 1250 in my barn workshop waiting to be restored. I only hope that I am not too old to meet the challenge. Thanks for this video and the wonderful inspiration that it provides. Guy in Columbia Mississippi
Wonderful David, My wife and I have a 2001 MGF 1600cc now 22years old with 30000 miles on her, I love you TF and appreciate your videos good luck and health, Nigel here in the UK🇬🇧
Thanks for the great work collating this all together Dave. I'm sure this will stand as a guide to the history of MG for many many years to come. Amazing level of effort to put it all together and it is really appreciated. My Dad had a couple of MG TF's and an MG TD along with a Naylor TF. He loved the MG TF most of all.
when i was growing up in the late '50s and early 60's there were still a lot of TDs on the road, but when it was time to purchase my very first car, it was a nine year-old MGA that i bought, never even knowing (for the next 50 years in fact) that the TF even existed. ...what a beautiful car!
Thank you for completing the series! Amazing how crisp modern video is compared the the 80s/90s. Even in low res, all of your film, like of the Westminster MG Museum, Jean Cook, and a young John Twist are really great.
What a pleasure! Thank you so much, David. As a layman, I am still thrilled to learn some about a beautiful vehicle that I can only dream of ever driving.
4:14 I couldn't agree with you more sir! It took me a long time to find one. One is now safely stored in my garage. Driving it in summer time, caring for it in winter time.
Love my '54 TF, even with the modification to an early B 3 Main engine done to the car way back in the early 60's. My car is also Old English White, but with an apple green interior. I think they wear it quite well.
Fascinating! I've always loved the TF as the prettiest of the T-series. I'll never be able to afford any T-series MG, but my sister let me know today she and her husband are about to buy a TC, been in the same family for 50 years. It is running and driving and in great shape - all it needs is new seat base trim and side curtains.
I first fell in love with the TF 1500 when I was about 5 or 6 years old! I am now 74 and still love it but never been able to afford one :( I still believe I will have one before I pop my clogs. If not it will still look good driving over the clouds above!!. And thanks for your great video and series. A unique achievement .
@@timdaniel5395 I guess I should be more honest lol! I could afford one but my wife prefers modern stuff. I have a Bentley V8 GTC which is a stunning piece of kit BUT I still want my TF 1500!!! I am envious of yours Tim :)
Very pleased I came across this video series on MG's - especially the 'older' models. I owned an BRG MG 1500 TF when I was an architecture student in college - 1964. Have no idea as to when the car was made or sold in the States. Unfortunately the car was not in the best of shape due to a lack of funds. To my great surprise the exhaust system gave up the ghost and fell off the car, the electrical wiring harness in the engine compartment burned up and lost both 2nd and 3rd transmission gears. After the loss of gears I finally decided enough was enough and got rid of the car. Otherwise it was a great car to drive around in Los Angeles. Wish I had the funds today to purchase a restored TF!
Wonderful film, just wonderful! I bought my next MGTF 1250 today on eBay. It resides in Florida and I will pick it up shortly. This is my 5th MGTF. I still own #4 but it is all in pieces resting in my barn workshop waiting to be restored. The one I bought today is about in the shape of your white TF, a nice driver. I can't wait to go fetch her. I was born in 1954 so we are the same age. I really enjoyed your restoration sequence but wonder if I am up to the task physically and financially lol. Thanks for the great presentation! Guy in Columbia Mississippi
Wonder if his workshop manual covers crankshaft work, DO NOT GRIND the crank on a TF 1500, they must have realised that this engine was on the limit of development.
I Don't have an MG. But have the Last Model Year of the XJ6 Jaguar. Wanted an XJ6 since I was a Kid. I was always afraid to Buy one when I was Younger. As The 80'S models were Beautiful they had a Mess in the Electric and other issues. However they had all this Sorted By the time the made the X300 Series
