Everyone that loves cars has at one time or another wanted the “MG” experience even it was just getting a chance to drive one. Some will never admit it but the truth is, MG’s are starting point of modern day European Sports Car passion in this country starting with returning WW II GI’s importing TC’s. The Lend Lease Agreement between the US and Great Britain added fuel to the fire and MG’s were the first commercially successful import opening the door for example to Volkswagen’s be imported in the early 50’s.

This is a TF model, the third edition of basically a similar concept but bigger, faster and much more comfortable than the TC’s. The internet will be your best source of good information about the line, this will be an introduction to this incredible, storied, consigned car. The best I could manage was this informative video of Jeff and Roland talking about their years with the TF at the bottom of the web page.

Roland bought the car 50 years ago in 1974 from Rita Geffen, a porcelain artist, also a patient of Roland’s dental practice. Roland wanted a project that he and his 14 year old son Jeff would work on together. The car was in excellent condition except for being weathered by the sun, gray in color. Not a lot needed to be done to the car except for cleaning and paint. They wanted Chromed Spoke Wheels, but no one was making them at the time. They took the wheels apart, buffed the spokes in a lathe with emery cloth and then had Peco Wheel and Tire assemble the wheels. The interior was turned over to a local upholster, Joe Namnam (sp?) who did a really nice job with the interior in a light brown leather.

The car ran great when they got it fifty years ago and no mechanical issues were found in the day. Roland had the transmission rebuilt in 1974, but the only serious work done was the head, rebuilt about 10 years ago. The sump has not been off while in their custody. After 45 years of smooth operation, the Carburetors were completely rebuilt in 2023 with new bushings and shafts, less than 100 miles ago.

Unlike Roland, Jeff could not drive the car with the top up as he bumped his head. With the top down while looking forward, the top of the windshield was in his direct vision looking forward so he opted for a set of Brookline style windscreens about 10 years ago. There is quite a bit more fresh air breezing by but less buffeting. The stock windshield was kept along with the stock radiator which was replaced by a Ron Davis Racing Aluminum radiator. As the car was never driven in the rain there was no down side to the change of windscreens.

The speedometer was zeroed when the first work was done starting 50 years ago and about 3400 miles have been added since 1974. When Roland started with the car, it was sent to the best body shop in Glendale with instructions that no Bondo be used, that all of the dents or marks be worked out. The body was not removed before the work or paint. As Roland said, he did not buy the car to make money but because he loved working on and driving it.

It is with a heavy heart that the Grubbs are selling the car. It is a bit like loosing a family friend. Nothing has been modernized or modified other than the radiator and the windscreens. As Jeff says in the video, it is a MG driving experience, one to be cherished and enjoyed. The family also brought in a box of parts that have accumulated over the decades of spare items that will go with the MG.

The selling price is $16,695. VIN# HD8462507, miles are 3,334. For other interesting bikes and collectible vehicles, visit our web site http://www.automaniagp.com 541 479 8888 or come by and see us at 895 SE Gladiola Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526. Oregon Dealer DA1287.

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