Description
MG Midget: Ultimate Spec. 1380cc/ 5 Speed Gearbox/ LSD
Milestone Classics are delighted to market one of the best driving MG Midgets that you could wish to find. This is an incredible opportunity to purchase a superb MG Midget that cost a previous owner £38, 000 in sourcing an exceptionally strong shell and then taking it to a bespoke specification in preparation for European touring/ rallying.
History & Build
In 2015 a Hong Kong based businessman bought the car from Moto-Build Ltd for £15, 000 and spent around £23, 000 to create his ‘ultimate specification’ Midget Mk III.
· Shell: Original MG shell sourced/ resprayed
· Engine: Rebuilt to 1380cc specification
o New pistons & rings
o Main/ big end bearings & thrusts
o Crankshaft reground
o Camshaft re-bushed/ re-faced/ followers
o Timing chain/ tensioner
o Oil pump rotor & shaft
o Cylinder head: valves/ springs/ guides/ hardened seats
· Starter Motor/ Oil-cooler (Anthony Seddon Racing Ltd)
· Kenlow Fan
· Weber Carbs
· Gearbox: Ford (Type 9) 5 speed gearbox (Frontline)
· Limited slip differential
· Steering rack/ suspension rebuilt/ upgraded dampers
· Brake Upgrade (Frontline)
o 4 pot billet alloy callipers
o 9-inch discs
o Fast road pads
· Mazda MX5 Seats
· Electronic tachometer/ speedometer
By 2016 the Midget was ready for her first warmup/ shakedown road trip, the famous Scottish NC500. Following this the Midget was prepared for the demanding London to Lisbon HERO event scheduled for May 2017. An article that appeared in ‘MG Enthusiast’ covers the Cars adventures from Scotland, through England and across the Pyrenees.
In 2019 the engine was rebuilt and the car has covered limited miles since.
The most recent owner has never used the car in anger on road or track and simply maintained her as part of a private collection which he is now downsizing.
Available at a fraction of the build cost the Midget is ideal for regular use, long distance touring, overseas events/ rallies or simply an engaging drive down to the pub. She is quick, reliable, remarkably civilised and an absolute hoot to drive.
