Winning bid
£5,000

1963 MG Midget MK1

Highlights

  • Bare-metal restoration completed in 2001
  • Further remedial work done in 2018 and 2022
  • In the same ownership for 24 years
  • Rare Mk1 model that attracts attention

The Appeal

The MG Midget is perhaps a long-standing backbone for the UK's classic scene. It's a smart, perky little sports car from tyres to top, and still manages to hold its own ably. There's an eternal appeal to the feeling of winding through country roads with the wind in your hair - and that's exactly what these perky little roadsters offer.

This 1963 example is a fine one - having been subject to a full bare-metal relationship at the start of its impressive 24-year ownership, and treated to further remedial work thereafter. It's been very well-maintained and has been driven quite some distances in its time - where it has regularly proven a very reliable driver.

These classics are continuously in demand, and will always charm the public. As a result we're quite certain this car will garner plenty of attention.

History and Paperwork

  • Built in 1963
  • In current ownership for 24 years
  • Bare-metal restoration in 2001 by Hazlemere Bodyshop, costing £5,818.88
  • Used for daily commute from Aylesbury to east London until April 2007
  • Maintained by a family member in Ireland (2007-2014) and stored in Northamptonshire
  • Kept in Cornwall since 2014
  • Car maintained on an 'as needed' basis with invoices from Hazlemere Bodyshop (2001-2006) and Carn Bosavern Garage (2015-present)
  • Further remedial work completed in 2018 and 2022 by Carn Bosavern Garage, costing £6,296.93
  • Major works include bare-metal respray and remedial work
  • Includes:
    • MOT certificates for 2014, 2013, and 2012
    • Detailed records for work from December 2000 to December 2006, and from February 2015 to present
    • Valuation certificate
  • Odometer stopped at approximately 106,000 miles
  • Estimated correct mileage is about 114,000 miles

The Condition

  • Last checked over in September 2024, no additional bodywork needed
  • The vendor notes a few bubbles on the boot lid
  • Some wear to the brightwork, including some discolouration to the grille
  • Glasswork and lenses in good order
  • Panel fit is sound
  • Very little sign of wear to the underside
  • Internally, the car's in fine order
  • Dashboard replaced in 2001, along with the speedometer and fuel gauge
  • The vendor reports that the carpets, seat covers, steering wheel, and gear stick trimmings are original
  • As a result, they are showing light patina
  • However, we can't spot any rips or tears and it's all been well cared for

The Mechanics

  • 1,098cc A-Series four-cylinder powerplant
  • Manual transmission with 4 gears
  • Engine bay in good order
  • Car has been very well-maintained
  • Parts replaced as needed:, including wiring loom, wiper motors, wipers, lights, fuel tank, radiator, and brake pipes
  • No immediate work needed
  • Last major job was replacing wheel bearings in September 2019
  • The vendor notes that the car is enormous fun to drive, and thrives on windy A roads with precise steering


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Auction Details

  • Year1963
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMidget
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer114,000 Miles
  • Engine size1098cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownSaint Just-in-Penwith
  • CountyCornwall
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

6 Bids from 5 bidders

Andrew••••
Bid
£5,000
19/11/24
SamandF••••
Bid
£2,700
15/11/24
robert-••••
Bid
£2,500
15/11/24
robert-••••
Bid
£2,100
15/11/24
def90ca••••
Bid
£2,000
15/11/24
Luciand••••
Pre-bid
£1,000
15/11/24

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