17 April 2002: MG Rover has built the 1.5 millionth MG car since production began in 1924, a new MG TF 160 of the kind shown above. In celebration of the British queen’s Golden Jubilee, it is painted in new Monogram Supertallic paint ‘Jubilee’ Gold and finished with special Jubilee badging.

In 1977 a similar project produced a specially prepared MGB GT finished in blue paintwork with Silver Jubilee livery, to celebrate the Silver Jubilee. This car was sold, with proceeds raising money for charity.

Exclusive badging on the latest car includes official Golden Jubilee crown logos – on the four 16" alloy wheels and also incorporated into the ‘160’ ingot badge on the rear, next to the TF identity badging. Above the mid-engine side-intakes are the words ‘THE 1.5 MILLIONTH MG’. Finally, the MG is registered MG02OTF, so that there is no mistaking its special production significance.

The Golden Jubilee TF will be participating in a motoring cavalcade that finishes in the Mall on 4 June and in between, will be used to raise money, with the proceeds going to one of the queen’s nominated Golden Jubilee charities.

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