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Wondered what the current market value was for an original MG TF 1500 in running and driving condition. Its a car I've got an opportunity to buy. I have too many projects so would just turn it over . Its complete Red w/ red interior but not restored. Thanks, Kevin
 
I would say there are too many variables to even make an educated guess, especially without photos. Are the numbers correct, engine chassis and tub? Does it have the original equipment, such as engine, transmission, rear, it came from the factory with? Photos, lots of photos. What shape is the engine in, etc? JMHO. PJ
 
This is a very straight car disassembled for repaint for the first time supposedly , no pictures yet but I'll see it soon. Original engine rebuilt and partway through being reinstalled before owner passed away. The pictures I've seen don't show any rust and the original red paint had faded to a burgandy , its straight and looks to have been stored inside for yrs. I'm thinking around $ 5,000 but I could be low. The 1500 with the xpeg engine would be the one to own in my opinion. thanks, Kevin
 
OK, stupid guy here. How much different is the engine in an TF than a B
 
Short answer: Early TF - 1250cc. Later one - 1500cc. MGB - 1800cc.
 
Actually what I thought of when this thread showed up was ,out of the blue, do any TF or TD or TC people throw "B" motors in and if they do how much of a Fo :jester: Pas is that considered.
Are they snickered at behind their back?
 
The TC , TD and TF all share basically the same engine. The 1250 was designated XPAG . The TF was initially made with the 1250 engine but the last cars were fitted with the "XPEG" designated engine with 1500 cc displacement. Slightly different bore centers and siamesed cylinders allowed the safe extra bore size. Somehow a long time ago someone wrote an article saying the TF 1500 shared the same engine as the first series MGA , they must have assumed because the displacement was identical that the engines were also. In fact the MGA was the first MG to use the Austin B series engine which is completely different of course. The 1500 TF also had a 4.88 : 1 final gear ratio to make use of the extra horsepower ( neck snapping ha ha). Think about this: The B series Austin engine will not fit the T series gearbox , so MG would have had to also fit the MGA gearbox to the TF too which won't work as the T series cars use a mechanical clutch with pedals on the floor and the MGA uses a hydraulic clutch with pedals on the firewall. This misinformation started with someone completely unfamiliar with the TF 1500. I have had the pleasure to work on dozens of them and have rebuilt many XPAG and XPEG engines. The 1500 MG TF is rare by MG's production standards and they were intermixed with the standard 1250 production. I think they only made a few thousand. Safety Fast! ( well, slightly faster!) Kevin
 
DNK said:
Actually what I thought of when this thread showed up was ,out of the blue, do any TF or TD or TC people throw "B" motors in and if they do how much of a Fo :jester: Pas is that considered.
Are they snickered at behind their back?
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In the world of concours, snickers aren't candy bars!
 
Mmmmm, I haven't had a snickers bar for years! Sounds good. :devilgrin:
 
I've seen TD's and at least one TF that have had the 1800cc from the MGB transplanted into them. They also typically get a five speed, switch the rear axle to an MGB unit and switch the front suspension over to MGB as well. The TF was one that had an Alpine engine transplanted into quite some time ago so in that case it was at least brought back to being powered by MG. That TF, with the five speed could cruise at 75mph all day long with no problem. Very interesting sensation in a T-series.
 
swift6 said:
I've seen TD's and at least one TF that have had the 1800cc from the MGB transplanted into them. They also typically get a five speed, switch the rear axle to an MGB unit and switch the front suspension over to MGB as well. The TF was one that had an Alpine engine transplanted into quite some time ago so in that case it was at least brought back to being powered by MG. That TF, with the five speed could cruise at 75mph all day long with no problem. Very interesting sensation in a T-series.
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I would rather see that, than have them rot away in a pile of rust somewhere. Preserving what is left is the most important thing, however it's done. Someone years from now just might take them back to original. Only thing is, it's getting tougher and tougher to find the parts. PJ
 
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