VIN:
GAN6UJ202190G
1978 MG Midget
This perky little car was born as a two-seater sports car to bring joy to those who enjoy thrashing around tracks for good fun. The MG Midget was officially debuted in 1961 and it was produced as the Midget MkI, MkII, MkIII and the 1500 over the years. You can even call it the typical affordable British sports car of the ‘70s while the Midget 1500 have become least costly model at this day and age. The reason for this is that the Midget 1500 was made more pedestrian-friendly and gone were the sparkly chrome around the exterior that allured buyers. However, we think the MG Midget 1500, just like the 1978 model year one here, is a bargain for what it offers. Clocked at 36,000 miles, this Midget retains its original interior and brags a few upgrades to upkeep its performance.
From the 1974 model year, the MG Midget 1500 saw black plastic front and rear bumpers, increased ride height and anti-roll bars. The clean looking white paint of our subject 1978 MG Midget 1500 is reportedly repaint 1 year ago. Walking around this Midget, you might notice the wheel arches at the back takes a square shape. This is to increase its body strength. Even if most of the chrome adorns of the exterior were replaced, the chrome rack on the trunk lid and chrome frames around the round headlights and side indicators still shine like the model's predecessors do. You can find MG badges on the front grille and rare boot lid while “Midget” badges are placed on the side sills. Having the top down of this 1978 MG Midget 1500 gives a clear view it’s the classic brown interior. You get the original four gauges, knobs and buttons housed on the dashboard. Right in front of them is the large MG steering wheel wrapped in brown leather.
Resting underneath the hood of this 1978 MG Midget 1500 is a 1.5L (1,493cc) standard SC l4 engine, the same one you can find in a Triumph Spitfire. Linked to a Morris Marina sourced manual gearbox, this engine is able to produce 65 horsepower. Moreover, this Midget have said to receive new gaskets, master cylinder, rubber parts and a brake booster for good measure.
Many classic car afficionados are warming up to the idea of owning and driving a classic British roadster. You see, that’s because British roadsters from the fifties through eighties are the antithesis of American cars of the same vintage. Instead of being large and heavy machines with massive V8s and immense power, the classic British roadster rides on lightness and frugality. Hence, you’ll typically find small four-cylinder engines, manual transmissions, and compact dimensions. No, not compact as in the compact segment that we know. We’re talking much smaller. Take this 1976 MG Midget as a prime example. This 79,000-mile car is up for sale with us right now and looks like it could fit in your pocket. The sale of the car includes three keys and two gas cap keys, and we’re told that it bears the original mileage. Furthermore, one thing is assured, and that’s the broad smile on your face when you drive it like it’s meant to be driven.
The MG Midget is a legendary British automobile and is largely responsible for popularising the concept of affordable yet fun sports cars that could be enjoyed by anyone. The MG Midget was closely related to the second-gen Austin-Healey Sprite with improved interior trim and some other small styling changes. Our featured car is a MKII, 1966 MG Midget Convertible. The MKII offered upgrades such as wind-up windows, external door handles, and an extra 3bhp. While the numbers may not sound all that impressive — with a 1,100cc engine and a quoted 56 hp when new — the MG Midget is much more than the pursuit of power. It’s an ode to fun, and we almost guarantee that you’ll have more enjoyment at 50 mph in this Midget than in a supercar at 150 mph.
If you're seeking a driving experience that's a stark contrast to your daily routine, a classic British sports car might be your perfect weekend companion. Renowned for their minimalistic design, lightweight structure, and fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines, these cars epitomize pure driving joy. The 1974 MG Midget is a shining example of this philosophy. Not only does it offer an exhilarating driving experience, but this particular model also boasts a comprehensive restoration completed in 2009. With only 35,612 miles on the clock, it promises to inject excitement and adventure into your weekends.
Choosing a classic car can be a tough task, given the number of options one can pick from. But let's highlight one of the best British roadsters to be imported stateside with this lovely 1959 MG MGA Roadster we have here. With a reported 28,500 miles on its clock, this British classic is reported to have seen a nut and bolt restoration and is geared to bring out the good times every time you're behind the wheel
If you know anything about MG (not in its current iteration of SUVs, but its historic form), you’d be seeing visual pictures of tiny sports cars with surprisingly vocal engine notes being driven like bats out of hell. That’s precisely what MG, or Morris Garages, was about in the sixties, seventies, and eighties. They built diminutive British roadsters, two-seat cars that were all about a sporting drive. And get this; they didn’t use massive horsepower V8s to provide the fun. Instead, they were lightweight, nimble machines that could easily dance from corner to corner. The MGB is one of their finest models, and it was made for fifteen years. Most commonly seen in roadster or convertible form, MG did make a fixed-head coupe called the GT. That’s precisely what this 1973 MG MGB GT is, and with over 192,000 miles on the clock, you can tell that it’s been enjoyed. But don’t let the mileage put you off because these cars are tenacious, long-lasting, and easy to fix if they go wrong.
The MG T-Type is a series of two-seater classic car produced from 1936 through 1955. This particular 1955 MG TD Roadster is one of the last of them, well-preserved by the previous owner. Although it might not seem so, the TD Roadster was a sports car of the time. The TD was specifically praised for its upgraded suspension setup and ride quality, over its previous generations. It was exclusively offered as an open-top machine with a single powertrain combination. The current owner of this particular car reports that it has been in their family for around 9–10 years. If you’re seeking a classic car in good condition or the TD Roadster in particular, this one is an impressive proposition to consider.
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