Thanks all,
Robin, I am looking for one with an intact engine actually
Figured while I collect parts and work on systems separate from the car itself I might enjoy it as MG originally intended! As a bonus, I can probably find a buyer for an engine later on down the line.
Thanks Psymon & Johnny - I'll be fully documenting it as I go along, but it's probably going to take a couple of years to finish off
Vdv - Thanks for your link, I'd come across that during my research - it's clear that they were going for performance though. I've the advantage of 15 years of advancements in battery tech - which certainly makes a full EV more possible. The performance of the converted TF that I'm planning with the current parts list will fall a little short of the original car in some regards (HP, top speed) but it should be marginally faster off the line
The motor & inverter I've got in mind has a continuous power rating of 35kW (47bhp) (Barely anything, I know) but the peak rating is closer to 100kW with all the instant 0mph torque that I'd ever want... The TF's a pretty light car, and I shouldn't really be adding more than a hundred kilos to the stock weight if I'm careful - Something that a hybrid with a pile of Lead-acid batteries on top of the original weight would!