RoverFolkUs Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 13 minutes ago, brownnova said: All of the stickers… (I’m safely home… just having a spot of tea before the big reveal) Oooh, I need one of those! Not that I own anything with a K-Series at the moment but am bound to at some point. It cant be a Rover because of the dash design. Must be an MG of some sort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, brownnova said: According to a study, in times of crisis people with beards are perceived to be stronger leaders… Which is why Jeremy Corbyn won such a convincing victory in the last general election. I'm growing what little hair I've got on my head and having random bad hair days, where I wake up and go "CBA" . Eventually it will be put of control and the Tories will be demanding I stand for election of thier behalf, despite my psuedo socialist ideals. privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 51 minutes ago, richardmorris said: MGF? 28 minutes ago, wuvvum said: That looks like an MGF dash to me. VVC or not? 22 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Must be an MG of some sort Close enough! RoverFolkUs, Shite Ron, GrumpiusMaximus and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Red hood on a black car - winner! Flat4, Ted Eggs and brownnova 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Ooh, not only is it a TF but it also has Lexus rear lights! You boy racer you. brownnova and Craig the Princess 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Is it stickered up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Is it stickered up? It is a bit yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 23 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Ooh, not only is it a TF but it also has Lexus rear lights! You boy racer you. Aye… jury’s out on those lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Do you want to swap it for am mx5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Nice steed. Trophy lights in the bin though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Love em. Much underrated brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Is this the one with granite suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 So… why an MGTF? Its all the fault of an Austin Allegro… Some of the money from sales of the Elgrand and MX5 was spoken for, but some was not. So I knew that I had a bit of money to buy something nice. Having narrowly missed out on a Saab 900 Classic for very good money I popped into a local car dealership which had this on the forecourt. Having sold my MX5 I realised pretty quickly that I was missing the two seat fun, but also that I’d done with MX5s for now. This one seemed nice… But I wasn’t convinced I wanted one enough. So I looked at the Allegro… Which was a bit crusty and had the valve seals needing doing. I called up my mate who also happens to be an MG Rover specialist so knows his way round an A series for advice. Then whilst just catching up he asked what if looked at and I mentioned the TF… he said “If you want one of those pop down to me, I’ve got a lovely one I bought off a customer who emigrated which is up for sale” So down I popped last Friday and had a lovely catch up with him (known him years but not seen him since before covid). And he showed me another black TF. But this one was an Anniversary special edition, so had a burgundy hood and red seats, and had a few little upgrades including a sports exhaust. It was also lower mileage, and most importantly the rear subframe was in much better nick than the other one I had looked at. He had also done the head gasket himself, so I know it was done properly. It was a touch more than the other one (in fact I went over budget 😬), but for a 60k special edition car which has been looked after by the specialist, I think it was worth it. Impressions… It drives really well, but has a couple of minor foibles: the rear screen is cloudy, the passenger side wiper doesn’t work… however, it goes like a rat up a drainpipe and will do me for a bit of weekend summer fun for sure! It does have random stickers on it though… I’ll need to remove those. As a nice extra bonus… he had this Healey which has done Mille Miliga in his unit when I went to pick it up today! Broadsword, eddyramrod, mercedade and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Oh very nice Alex. Smart work all round. brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Not bad! I could tell it was an MGF, 'cause they use refaced R8 gauge clusters. The Freelander did too, but not in silver. brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Yet again, I find myself wishing there was an aubergine reaction for a post on this forum, because this just gets ones productive pump pumping. Pumping hard etc. You know, I have a rather fetching leatherish MG steering wheel that would suit that vehicle... RoverFolkUs, LightBulbFun, Crackers and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 So you’re now in wales with a car that says England on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 minute ago, richardmorris said: So you’re now in wales with a car that says England on the side? But has a Welsh flag on the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Not Ian Thomas @ VMS Mold is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Rod/b said: Not Ian Thomas @ VMS Mold is it? No, but I’ve used his services before- he’s a great chap too! This one came from John Woods motorcare in Mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Just now, brownnova said: But has a Welsh flag on the back! A friend ( I bought my first 2cv from her sister) has an R reg car from new. Very low mileage as she had a company merc for years. Then it started using water and I told her what the problem would be, but she said no it’s only done 30,000miles. Guess what.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 never driven one, always wanted too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 minute ago, stuboy said: never driven one, always wanted too They’re getting rarer certainly. A good design let down by the head gasket coolant problem. Weirdly very like the stag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Nice one, I expected TSW venoms as well when I saw the rear lights! Great colour, what are these like compared to an F? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 21 minutes ago, brownnova said: But has a Welsh flag on the back! Insurance through.... Confused.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 28 minutes ago, stuboy said: never driven one, always wanted too You should, they're fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 53 minutes ago, HMC said: what are these like compared to an F? Noticeably firmer. They feel slightly more agile, but I'm not sure whether that's just because one's brain equates a "sporting" ride with better handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, HMC said: Great colour, what are these like compared to an F? I’ve not driven an F… but will try to soon to compare the two! Craig the Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I know this is a TF, but was the F's problem with the head gasket, compounded by no low fluid level warning, and also that the fan on early ones ran the wrong way and sucked hot air out of the engine bay, over the radiator, adding heat to the fire? or are they urban myths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 14 hours ago, brownnova said: I’ve not driven an F… but will try to soon to compare the two! Blag you're hubnut someone will let you 'brownnut' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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