MG TF TEST DRIVE: The Perfect First Classic Car? - The Motor Shed Ep. 7

Today we drive the MG TF, lets see how we get on...
The car itself is for sale with The Motor Shed (huge thanks to Mark for lending us the car) so if you're interested then do give him a call!
The car: www.vintageandclassiccars.co....
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[@klauswassermann8054]

Just found your channel, subscribed instantly. Great to see enthusiasts much less than half my age having a go at these kinetic artworks of vintage motor cars :)

[@MrGaryGG48]

You guys are a very pleasant surprise! The idea of two young guys showing a real interest in cars that are possibly older than their grandparents really caught my attention. It a very nice review (I kind of doubt that an MGTF will ever make it as a "modern" drift car!! ). I've driven quite a few MGs, Truimphs, Austin Healeys,and Jaguars from the 1950s and enjoyed most of them. Compared to modern performance and handling standards, you have to have a bit of patience when you settle yourself into something of this era. The skills necessary to operate a "semi-syncro" Moss gearbox with a non-syncro 1st gear, is a rare find these days. I still find it rewarding to be able to smoothly work your way through one of these old machines without any grinding noises to set your teeth on edge!! I subscribed right away, looking forward to many more interesting cars and your opinions of them. You guys are both younger than my grandkids but I really appreciate your enthusiasm. Good job... I"ll be watching for more to follow. Thanks, Gary

[@johndonlon1611]

We had the 1955 TF-1500. It was joy and I miss it. Easy to work on with a fantastic tool roll and nicely written and illustrated service manual.

[@user-pb8vc8vp8w]

Yeah,go on guys......hurt me some more. I was given a TF as a 21st present & had it for 11yrs. Had enjoyable & riotous times in my much-missed MG. Sold it for a house deposit after marriage.2 kids,adulterous wife,sold house later.......the thing that hurts most is the empty MG garage. You can't drive memories.......you drive to make memories.

[@Pietervdv]

Your channel is new to me and I love it! Very unique in the sense of young guys trying very old cars and nailing your analysis of what's good about them. I grew up with MGs, but own a Rover P5B Coupe as it suits me better, but yes, you guys are onto something untapped so far on KZbin.

[@richardgardner4344]

Only a couple of young kids would miss the real facts concerning this car. The TC, followed by the TD and the TF, were the "original " sports cars for the USA market. They were brought over here (US)by young soldiers following the 2nd WW., and were rapidly accepted by the American public, thus the beginning of the "sports car" craze in America. That led (in about 1953) to the Chevy Corvette, followed by the Ford Tbird, followed by many others. MG sports cars led the way boys!

[@alancrisp1582]

😅 Another great 👍video boys.I am having fun, just watching you boys 👦 having fun. Great small classic car. I just wish I could have drove one ,when I was your age......

[@scottcoe2633]

See where your coming from guys, not normally a fan of this model, but the colour does it, so much nicer than red

[@hotchkissart]

I have had 13 Bs, 2 GTs, and a 62 MkII MGA, but I always admired the MGTF as the pinnacle of the T series.

[@adoreslaurel]

TD had better dash set up and easier engine access, but i could settle for both if i could justify the expence to purchase.

[@heartofoak45]

Quite right no fuel gauge. A small warning light came on when there was about a gallon in the tank.

[@Antonio-pj1vt]

Bellissima, peccato che queste vetture non vengono più costruite, Morgan a parte.

[@bygeorgenz]

good show boys 😃

[@thedoingnotthedone.6292]

Another authentic review of a lovely car. Well done, and keep at it!!!

[@thedoingnotthedone.6292]

Fuel level on a dip stick?

[@MrGaryGG48]

That'll work just fine. I use that on my 1965 John Deere tractor. The light in there never burns out; the gauge never goes wonky on you and all you need to do is grab that stick from behind the barn door and stick it in the tank. You should have a fairly good idea of your average operating time before the level's going to be concerning, anyway.

[@norbertpecheq3427]

Next perfect video..!! Yes,cars in this era had soul,they were living creatures....No dead computers on wheels like today...

[@charlesmatthews4143]

Not trying to be a smart mouth but where is the car? It really did not appear till near the end. Talked about the gas tank but where is it? And this was with nearly all of the video. I only remember the faces of the talkers. Rarely the car.

[@charlesfoster141]

You guys are too young to know a true sports car when you see it. MG is the daddy of modern sports cars. The MGTD, TF and MGA epitomize the world of sports cars the world over. Given one choice I would have a MGTF over any Ferrari or Lamborghini.

[@axiomist4488]

Yeah, I'll take the PB over this one anytime . This is just OK. The PB is pure class.

[@addingtonstitham8807]

When ever anyone your age will even get in an auto of this age is too cool for school . Yes I'm an old faht

[@paulhitchcock9760]

An interesting video but isn't it OTT to use the expression ''classic''. ?

[@thedoingnotthedone.6292]

A much debated term! For me if it would appear in a classic car magazine feature that's "a classic", and it clears that bar by fifty years.

[@BackMarkerStudios]

It is absolutely a sports car. Whoever told you otherwise is daft.

[@56squadron]

No. The perfect first classic would be a Morris Minor.

[@alexpanting4177]

Or an mgb with more power better brakes and suspension

[@user-pb8vc8vp8w]

​@@alexpanting4177You're talking about an MG R V8.

[@alexpanting4177]

@user-pb8vc8vp8w no I'm not I'm suggesting that an mgb has better power less archaic suspension than a morris minor making it the perfect starter classic as I test drove a morris minor and it scared the crap out of me on drums and went and bought a bgt

[@jeffhildreth9244]

The steering wheel is not wood. You might consider telling your viewers this is a 1954 with an XPAG 1250 CC engine same as the TD of 53. The 1955 TF had a 1500 CC motor. .. and therefore much more desirable and expensive There were about 6600 TF 1250s and about 3600 1500cc TFs. Again approximately. Drum brakes all around. Barely adequate. I thought I wanted one until I drove one. I passed on buying 2 days ago. It's too "cute" and a profile car.. not manly. : ) I'll stick with my current 63 MGB. Were I to get another T series MG I would get another MG TD MKII which was my first car, purchased in 1964/65.

[@gardeningwithjeff1976]

Too much of people and not enough car.

[@hueyhoolihan582]

the weak engine, and primitive transmission and accommodations make these cars challenging cars to drive. BTW, it's possible around here (california) to get a 21st century porsche cayman for about the same money.

[@user-pb8vc8vp8w]

The fact a 1954 sports car is now a similar price to a porsche cayman should tell you all you need to know about a porsche cayman,doncha think ?