The 1955 MG TF 1500 represents the pinnacle of MG's traditional T-Series—its final evolution before the modern MGA redesign swept away the prewar design language. With only 1,234 miles on the odometer, this burgundy-over-tan example from Tennessee stands as a remarkable preservation-grade survivor of Britain's golden age of sports car manufacturing.
According to the seller, this numbers-matching convertible arrived fresh from decades under the care of a single doctor, consistently garaged and protected from the elements. The legendary XPEG engine—expanded to 1,466cc for this abbreviated 1955-only production run—delivers 63 horsepower through an engaging four-speed manual transmission, a specification that transforms the TF from charming cruiser to genuinely spirited performer. Classic.com's curation confirms this classification as "Original & Highly Original," a distinction reserved for vehicles where time has preserved rather than restorative hands have intruded.
The MG TF 1500 market reflects strong collector interest with 76% sell-through rates and transaction prices typically ranging from $15,500 to $31,000, with exceptional examples commanding substantially more. This sub-1,500-mile, numbers-matching convertible with its undisturbed originality occupies rarefied territory within that spectrum—a genuine time capsule from the twilight of traditional British motoring.
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There are 62 MG T-Type for sale across all model years (1936 to 1955) and variants, 9 are TF 1500 and 8 are model year 1955 . There were 54 TF 1500 sold in the last 5 years.