1989 Hutson TF1700

Description

A modern take on the classic MG TF; one of just 161 built; here in TF1700 form with 4-speed manual; full weather gear; showing just 29,000 miles; clean MOT; much recent expenditure

Dating from December 1989, this rather attractive car is a modern take on the classic MG TF1500, built in Bradford by Naylor Cars and the Hutson Motor Co. between 1984 and 1992 during which time approximately 161 cars were made.

This example has been with our vendor since September 2017 and is only very reluctantly for sale due to ill-health, the drive to Brightwells likely his last.

Finished in traditional British Racing Green with black Mohair hood and side-screens and sat on center-knock wire wheels the car looks remarkably similar to a real TF, here discreetly badged TF1700 with useful polished luggage carrier to the rear.

Under the bonnet, we find a Morris Ital sourced 1700cc four-cylinder petrol engine on carbs driving the rear wheels via four-speed manual transmission.

Inside, we find a beige leather interior and wood effect dash with heater, basic switchgear and black carpets.

The car shows 29,608 miles and presents largely well with some signs of limited bubbling to both door skins and on the fuel tank lower corner (as pictured) but boasts shiny chrome, a smart hood and comfortable interior.

The accompanying history file includes the V5C recording just one former keeper to our vendor, his purchase receipt from 2017, a spare pair of black and white number plates, workshop manual, Haynes manual, spare wing mirrors, book entitled “The Naylor & Hutson TF1700 Story”, photos, 27 old MOTs, current MOT valid until March 2025 with no advisories, original brochure, owner’s pack, handbook and service book showing one stamp from 1990 at 1,032 miles by Hutson and file of bills dating back to 1990 plus the original purchase order dated September 1989 from Hutson for £16,600.

Invoices show a replacement wheel bearing was fitted in March 2022, £905 was spent in February 2022 on replacing the gearbox, clutch, the flywheel spigot bearing plus crankshaft front and rear oil seals.  The brake callipers were refurbished and the car serviced in October 2016 at 27,141 miles and new timing belt purchased in November 2017. Lumenition Magnetronic ignition system was fitted in 2010 with replacement front wings and running boards (fiberglass) fitted in 2006.

A sweet example of this rare ‘modern take’ on the classic '50s TF that looks like good fun and has a nice KSV 136 private plate as a bonus.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com