1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster

1,466cc Naturally Aspirated XPEG I4 | 4-Speed Manual | Custom Paint Job

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LOT #

260966005

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Vehicle Price$29,999
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$31,298
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
MG
Model:
VIN:
HDB468326
Lot Number:
260966005
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
35,834 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
1,466cc Naturally Aspirated I4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Jaguar Windsor Blue
Interior Color:
Red
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Washington
  • 1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster
  • 1,466cc Naturally Aspirated XPEG I4
  • Twin SU H4 Carburetors
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Jaguar Windsor Blue Exterior
  • Red Leather Interior
  • Beige Convertible Soft Top
  • 16" Painted Wire Wheels
  • Fold-Down Windshield
  • Dual Front Bucket Seats
  • Wood-Rim Steering Wheel
  • Rear-Mounted Spare Wheel
  • Running Boards
  • Chrome Exterior Trim
  • Custom Paint Job
  • Reupholstered Interior

Overview of 1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster For Sale by Owner

The 1955 MG TF 1500 captures everything enthusiasts love about the classic British roadster: compact proportions, exposed wire wheels, a folding windshield, and a lively four-cylinder paired with a proper manual gearbox. Showing approximately 35,834 miles, this example is finished in Jaguar Windsor Blue over a reupholstered Red leather interior with a Beige convertible soft top. Its custom paintwork, painted wire wheels, running boards, rear-mounted spare, and chrome detailing give it the unmistakable vintage sports-car character that made the T-Series MGs such enduring enthusiast favorites.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1955 MG TF 1500 is finished in Jaguar Windsor Blue as part of a custom paint job, giving the traditional TF bodywork a rich and distinctive appearance. A Beige convertible soft top provides an elegant contrast, while 16-inch painted wire wheels reinforce the classic British roadster aesthetic. The fold-down windshield, running boards, rear-mounted spare wheel, and bright chrome exterior trim complete a look that is pure postwar sports car. The interior of this 1955 MG TF 1500 is finished in Red leather and has been reupholstered to complement the deep blue exterior. Dual front bucket seats keep the cabin intimate and driver-focused, while the wood-rim steering wheel provides the tactile, old-school feel expected from a vintage MG. With its upright seating position, minimal cockpit, and open-air layout, the TF places the driver close to the mechanical experience in a way few modern cars can replicate.

Engine

Powering this 1955 MG TF 1500 is a 1,466cc naturally aspirated XPEG inline-four fed by twin SU H4 carburetors. The compact engine and lightweight roadster layout are central to the TF’s appeal, favoring responsiveness and driver involvement over outright horsepower. Combined with the traditional manual sports-car formula, this twin-carb MG delivers the sounds, sensations, and mechanical involvement that made British roadsters such an important part of enthusiast culture.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 MG TF

1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster

Current Ask
$29,999

The 1955 MG TF 1500 captures everything enthusiasts love about the classic British roadster: compact proportions, exposed wire wheels, a folding windshield, and a lively four-cylinder paired with a proper manual gearbox. Showing approximately 35,834 miles, this example is finished in Jaguar Windsor Blue over a reupholstered Red leather interior with a Beige convertible soft top. Its custom paintwork, painted wire wheels, running boards, rear-mounted spare, and chrome detailing give it the unmistakable vintage sports-car character that made the T-Series MGs such enduring enthusiast favorites.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 MG TF

1955 MG TF

Current Ask
SOLD

There’s a segment of people who don’t want large sports cars with immense engines and vulgar horsepower figures. They don’t crave for sizable bodies and significant bulk. Instead, they prefer the lightness and simplicity of the traditional British roadster. There are plenty of fine examples from myriad manufacturers to pick, and today, we’ve got one from Morris Garages, or MG for short. This 1955 MG TF comes from their T-Type lineage of 1936 to 1955. So, it’s from the last year of production of the series, and has traveled almost 80,000 miles so far. Having undergone a full restoration and with a car cover included in the sale, this fine British roadster awaits a new owner in Lexington, Virginia.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 MG TF

1955 MG TF

Current Ask
SOLD

MG, or Morris Garages is a well-known British automaker. Today, the brand is under the custody of a Chinese company and is going large on electric mobility. However, historically, MG has been known for producing the quintessential British roadster. These lightweight, diminutive two-seat open-topped cars are the signature of British motoring. With their perky engines and entertaining handling, they are a superb way to blow off steam after a stressful week, and the best thing is, you can do this well within the speed limit. If that sounds like your cup of tea, select this 1955 MG TF as your next weekend toy. With a reported 21,500 original miles, it’s a rare, low-mileage example waiting to be snapped up.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 MG TF

1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster

Current Ask
$29,999

The 1955 MG TF 1500 captures everything enthusiasts love about the classic British roadster: compact proportions, exposed wire wheels, a folding windshield, and a lively four-cylinder paired with a proper manual gearbox. Showing approximately 35,834 miles, this example is finished in Jaguar Windsor Blue over a reupholstered Red leather interior with a Beige convertible soft top. Its custom paintwork, painted wire wheels, running boards, rear-mounted spare, and chrome detailing give it the unmistakable vintage sports-car character that made the T-Series MGs such enduring enthusiast favorites.

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1978 MG MGB Sebring Roadster

Current Ask
$24,999

The 1978 MG MGB Sebring Roadster captures the charm of classic British open-top motoring while adding a number of upgrades that give it a more distinctive personality. Showing approximately 49,978 miles, this example is finished in striking “Pull Me Over Red” over a Honey Tan vinyl interior and features a tan canvas convertible soft top for the full roadster experience. The Sebring bumper delete kit gives the car a cleaner, more aggressive appearance, while 15-inch wire wheels, LED headlights, and a chrome grille preserve the vintage character. Under the hood, the 1.8L inline-four is paired with a Weber 2-barrel carburetor, aftermarket intake, and 4-speed manual transmission, creating the kind of lightweight, analog driving experience that has kept the MGB popular with enthusiasts for decades.

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Passenger side photo of 1980 MG MGB

1980 MG MGB Roadster Limited Edition

Current Ask
$19,000

The 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition represents the final chapter of one of Britain’s most recognizable sports cars, and this example adds extra appeal with just 16,586 miles shown. Finished in black and equipped with the factory Limited Edition Package, it carries the signature details that set these late-production cars apart, including special alloy wheels, Limited Edition striping, a front air dam, competition-style steering wheel, luggage rack, black Coco mats, and a Limited Edition identification plaque. With its unmistakable roadster proportions, period-correct presentation, and low indicated mileage, this MGB offers a particularly engaging way to experience the end of the classic MGB era.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 MG TF

1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster

Current Ask
$29,999

The 1955 MG TF 1500 captures everything enthusiasts love about the classic British roadster: compact proportions, exposed wire wheels, a folding windshield, and a lively four-cylinder paired with a proper manual gearbox. Showing approximately 35,834 miles, this example is finished in Jaguar Windsor Blue over a reupholstered Red leather interior with a Beige convertible soft top. Its custom paintwork, painted wire wheels, running boards, rear-mounted spare, and chrome detailing give it the unmistakable vintage sports-car character that made the T-Series MGs such enduring enthusiast favorites.

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1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

Current Ask
$74,999

The 1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible captures Pontiac at the dawn of its Wide-Track era, when the division was moving toward the bold styling and performance identity that would define the 1960s. Showing just 3,138 miles, this Catalina combines its sweeping open-top bodywork with a 389ci V8, 2-barrel carburetor, and 4-speed Super Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Power steering, power brakes, factory air conditioning, and a power-operated convertible top add desirable cruising amenities to a car already defined by unmistakable late-1950s presence.

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1942 Buick Super 4-Door Touring Sedan

Current Ask
$17,999

The 1942 Buick Super 4-Door Touring Sedan comes from a brief and historically significant model year, with civilian automobile production soon giving way to wartime priorities. Showing approximately 78,842 miles, this example is powered by Buick’s 248ci “Fireball” inline-eight, bored .030-inch over, and paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in gray over a gray interior, it retains the formal proportions and unmistakable prewar character of Buick’s Super line while also benefiting from a refreshed front suspension. The current owner notes that the radio, heater, and temperature gauge are inoperable, and the car retains its original spare tire.

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