Hey, Reid -
John Christy and Karl Ludvigsen's book, The Complete MG Guide, Model by Model (2nd Edition) states the following for the TF-1500: "MG TF-1500's started coming through in time to be 1954 Christmas gifts, and they were indeed the answer to many prayers - especially with a fresh $1995 price tag." (p. 35) Published by Tab Books, Inc., Blue Ridge Summit PA, 1980.
Mickey