23rd Nov, 2021 13:00
November 2021 Classics Auction
1954 MG TF
Registration - FRC 145
Chassis No. - HDB16/6108
M.O.T. - N/A
Odometer - 29,095
The vendor acquired ‘FRC 145’ from a deceased estate. It was apparently treated to a nut and bolt restoration approximately 10 years ago, the details of which are available with the car. Since the completion of the work the vehicle has been dry stored and the engine started and the wheels turned on a regular basis. Nevertheless, a degree of light recommissioning is recommended. Finished in red that’s complemented by a tan hide interior and tan hood, the TF is regarded by the vendor as being ‘good’ in all major respects and is now offered complete with luggage rack, badge bar and a pair of auxiliary driving lights. An attractive example.
The first post-war MG was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-war TB and was fitted with basically the same 1,250 cc OHV XPAG engine. It was superseded by the TD in 1950. Though visually similar to the earlier cars, it was built around a more modern chassis derived for the Y-Type saloon. The benefits included coil spring suspension at the front, rack and pinion steering, smaller 15-inch disc type road wheels and the option of LHD. By the middle of 1950, a MKII TD was produced alongside the standard car. It featured a range of optional upgrades including: an engine of 8.0:1 compression ratio giving 57bhp, twin fuel pumps, revised dampers, higher final drive ratio etc, and it was this specification on which the TF of 1953 was based. Now highly sought after, the newcomer was in fact an interim model pending the arrival of the all new MGA two years later. Fared-in headlights and a sloping radiator grille ensured more modern looks. Some 9,600 were produced.
In summary:
- The subject of a nut and bolt restoration 10 years ago
- Dry stored since the restoration
- A degree of mild recommissioning is recommended
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £20,000 - £22,000Registration - FRC 145
Chassis No. - HDB16/6108
M.O.T. - N/A
Odometer - 29,095
The vendor acquired ‘FRC 145’ from a deceased estate. It was apparently treated to a nut and bolt restoration approximately 10 years ago, the details of which are available with the car. Since the completion of the work the vehicle has been dry stored and the engine started and the wheels turned on a regular basis. Nevertheless, a degree of light recommissioning is recommended. Finished in red that’s complemented by a tan hide interior and tan hood, the TF is regarded by the vendor as being ‘good’ in all major respects and is now offered complete with luggage rack, badge bar and a pair of auxiliary driving lights. An attractive example.
The first post-war MG was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-war TB and was fitted with basically the same 1,250 cc OHV XPAG engine. It was superseded by the TD in 1950. Though visually similar to the earlier cars, it was built around a more modern chassis derived for the Y-Type saloon. The benefits included coil spring suspension at the front, rack and pinion steering, smaller 15-inch disc type road wheels and the option of LHD. By the middle of 1950, a MKII TD was produced alongside the standard car. It featured a range of optional upgrades including: an engine of 8.0:1 compression ratio giving 57bhp, twin fuel pumps, revised dampers, higher final drive ratio etc, and it was this specification on which the TF of 1953 was based. Now highly sought after, the newcomer was in fact an interim model pending the arrival of the all new MGA two years later. Fared-in headlights and a sloping radiator grille ensured more modern looks. Some 9,600 were produced.
In summary:
- The subject of a nut and bolt restoration 10 years ago
- Dry stored since the restoration
- A degree of mild recommissioning is recommended
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: November 2021 Classics Auction, 23rd Nov, 2021
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
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