MG not built in Abingdon, it was made from a CKD kit (completely knocked down) and assembled by Booth Brothers Dublin. Hence differences on the identity plate on CKD cars Apparently Booth Brothers received TFs in Primer with the VI plate stamped HDH55

• H=MG
• D=2 seater sports
• H=Primer (colour)
• 5=CKD RHD
• 5=Primer (paint type)

My TF was originally sent to Ireland in parts and painted in primer. So does this give me free reign to paint it any colour I want! Over the years my thoughts on colour have changed, just wondering what others thought on colour choice for the body? The engine is a TF 1500 Gold Seal replacement unit and has been in the car for 60 years. Should I repaint this gold or not? Note:The car was painted Jaguar Red (a wine colour) in the 60s but no one can remember the colour before this. I am considering contacting previous owners of which I have 6 with address. I may have luck with 1! ps Neville Mann has already spotted the unusual black box attached to the firewall!

Darryl Lamb