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Buying Guide

Each T-Type has its own character, price, and pitfalls. Choose a model to see the notes.

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What to Check on Any T-Type

These cars share a structure, and they share its weaknesses. Read the shared checks first, then the guide for your model.

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Auction, dealer or private? Read the companion guide →

What T-Types are making today, where they are advertised and recent prices →

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The ash frame: construction, rot, inspection and what repair costs →

MG TA
1936–1939 · ≈3,003 built
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MG TB
1939 · 379 built
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MG TC
1945–1949 · 10,001 built
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MG TD
1950–1953 · ≈29,664 built
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MG TF
1953–1955 · ≈9,600 (all TF variants) built
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Values & Price Guide

UK-focused indicative ranges by condition, model by model, with sources and dates.

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Insuring a T-Series

Agreed value vs market value, mileage limits, laid-up cover and what to declare, with named UK specialist insurers.

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Bought a car that has stood for years?

A barn find or long-stored T-type needs a proper recommissioning sequence before it is driven, stale fuel, seized hydraulics, and pre-oiling the engine before the first start.

Read the recommissioning guide →

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Model histories & technical reference

Before you commit, get to know each car and its mechanicals. The Models hub covers the TA through TF chassis-by-chassis, and the Technical Library has articles on the XPAG engine, coachwork, electrics and restoration, including chassis & engine number identification for verifying a car on a viewing.

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