Equipment
RHD. 1,292/50hp four, 4-speed, wire wheels, Blockley tires, Midge radiator mascot, single Lucas driving light, headlight stone guards, Jaeger gauges, wood dash and window trim.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Represented with its original body, chassis and engine. In England until entering this collection in 2015. One of 260 built. Older paint and chrome but no major issues. Lightly worn interior upholstery and wood, particularly the wood trim on the door. A few light smudges in the carpets as well. A rare early T-Series in a similarly rare body style.
Market commentary
Called a "Tickford" but built by Salmons & Sons, a misattribution that must have annoyed coachbuilder Tickford's, the TA Drophead combines MG's value with some needed comfort and weather protection. Only 260 or so were built, barely enough to satisfy today's prewar MG fans. Those fans must have been elsewhere when this TA crossed the block or at least closely considering prior TA Drophead auction results because this price is, contrary to the pre-sale estimates, entirely appropriate..