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
  • Custom Paint Job
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Professionally Built Side Curtains
  • Custom Floor Mats
  • Aftermarket Chrome Trim Throughout
  • Aftermarket Chrome Wheel Hubs
  • Aftermarket Starter
  • Aftermarket Generator
  • Aftermarket Tachometer Cable
  • Aftermarket Upper Fuel Line From Carburetor To Carburetor
  • Aftermarket Directional Signal Light
  • Aftermarket Running Lights
  • Aftermarket Battery
  • Custom Wind Wings
  • 12V Navigation Power Plug In Left Dash Box

Extras Included in the Sale

  • Service Records

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.

Walk-around Video of this MG TF

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 1953 MG TD

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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 1953 MG TD

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Current Ask
$44,999

This 1953 MG TD captures the charm of classic British motoring while incorporating a number of thoughtful upgrades aimed at making it more enjoyable to drive and easier to live with. Showing approximately 9,292 miles, this example is finished in white over a black interior and pairs its traditional 1,250cc XPAG inline-four with twin SU carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. A front disc brake conversion, LED headlights, electric upgrades, and a black half tonneau cover add usability, while the current owner reports an engine refresh approximately 5,600 miles ago. It also earned 3rd place at the 2025 Reno British Car Show, accompanied by a crystal trophy.

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