Description
Teal Blue, Mk3 RWA, 1275cc, 74k miles, 5 speed box.
MOT and Tax exempt, Heritage Certificate.
Prepared for 'fast road' or light competition use, with a limited slip diff.
Full bare metal respray in 2021.
New vinyl hood (Don's Hoods) 2022.
De-bumpered, new honeycomb grille, new bullet door mirrors, lightweight bonnet.
Wider 165/ 70 R13 section tyres for better grip.
Minator 13x5 alloys wheel repainted 2023.
1275 'A' series engine with single SU HIF 44 carb.
5 speed Toyota T50 gearbox with adaptor plate.
Engine output c. 85 bhp (std. is 65bhp).
Titan inlet manifold.
Maniflow LCB exhaust manifold.
Multiple engine upgrades to lighten block and improve performance.
Uprated oil and water pumps.
Electronic 'contactless' ignition.
Electric cooling fan.
AP racing clutch plate.
3J Driveline Limited Slip Differential, ratio 4. 2 (std. is 3. 9)
Lightweight race spec. half shafts.
Polybushes all round on the suspension.
Light alloy front hubs, uprated springs and wishbones.
AVO telescopic adjustable front dampers.
Uprated anti-roll bar and drop links.
Refurbished standard BL rear leaf springs.
Kayaba telescopic adjustable rear gas dampers.
Panhard rod and anti-tramp bars.
MG Metro 4 pot brake callipers on front.
Brembo drilled front brake discs.
Standard BL drums on rear.
Braided brake hoses.
'Double' handbrake - cable plus hydraulic systems.
Aley Roll Over bar (removable).
White Roundels (removable).
4 point seat belts.
Lowered seats bolted directly to the floor.
FIA battery kill switch.
Battery relocated in the boot for better weight distribution.
New windscreen 2023.
Cibie halogen headlamp conversion and WIPAC classic spot lamps.
2 speed wipers.
Standard cabin heater (very effective).
GPS electronic speedo installed (due to non standard diff).
12v double USB socket.
Boot recess modified to enable 2 spare tyres to be carried.
Various tonneau covers included.
Box file of invoices and other relevant documentation to confirm provenance of the car. Just 3 owners from new. Previous owner (ex. F1 pit crew) of 40 years rebuilt the car to a very high mechanical standard for motorsport purposes.
This car is a 2 times class winner of the MGCC's California Cup for Autosolos.
In my period of ownership, I have focused on upgrading the presentation of the car to give it the 'fast road' look.
Original supplying dealer's badge is still on the boot lid.
Peppy engine, 5 speed box and uprated suspension makes for a much more modern and comfortable Midget driving experience.
