Highlights

Mk1 restored and resprayed in 2011
Less than 500 miles covered since
Regularly MOT’d to independently verify condition
Previous long term family keeper since 1983
MOT to June 2024 with no advisories
BMIHT certificate
Very smart, tidy and usable early Midget

The Appeal

The joy of classic car ownership is that, for certain cars at least, much of the appeal lies in the stories they can tell. MG’s diminutive Midget is just such a car, a characterful classic interwoven with so many enthusiasts' lives. That, and the enduring joy of driving one, explains their popularity.

This 1963 Midget is all those things. Lovingly maintained and improved by its long term enthusiast owner since 1983, it has now passed to his daughter. Very reluctantly, it is now for sale.

The buyer is getting a gem. Restored in 2011 back to blue, it is in very good condition with great panel fit and a well kept but gently aged interior. The badge bar attests to a well-loved and used life. It left the factory with the later 1,098cc motor but is now fitted with 948cc A-Series, as fitted to slightly earlier Mk1 cars.

The long term keeper was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable engineer who maintained the car himself, although the respray and welding was professionally executed. It has covered only 500 miles since this restoration work.

The car is, of course, MOT and tax exempt, but has been usefully regularly MOT’d to give the buyer an independent record of condition. The current MOT runs to June 2024 with no advisories.

This is a wonderful and characterful example of one of the classic world’s favourite sports ars.

The History and Paperwork

Factory built in January 1963
BMIHT certificate confirms factory specification
DVLA records show first UK registration in 1983
Four registered keepers
Two of those are within the same family
Current keeper is daughter of the previous long term keeper
He acquired the car in 1983
An experienced engineer he serviced and maintained the car himself
The history file is therefore small but the anecdotal information from the seller is extensive
Originally fitted with later Mk1 Midget 1,098cc engine, now fitted with 950cc A-Series
Factory supplied with steel wheels but now on wires
Factory supplied in Ice Blue with blue interior and roof
Previously recorded as green which was changed to blue in July 2011
This was when the car was professionally restored and resprayed
Car cover included
Regularly MOT’d which shows just 500 miles covered since restoration work in 2011
Current MOT to 1st June 2024 with 10,965 miles showing on test and no advisories
Historic Vehicle which is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

The Condition

Very smart car finished in mid-blue
Resprayed in 2011 with only 500 miles covered since
This work included necessary welding
Paintwork is well kept and appears finished to a good standard
Bodywork very well kept with clean, tidy panel fit and no notable deterioration
Original chromework which shows light tarnish but is presentable
Attractive badge bar with BARC and other historic motoring badges
Painted steel wire wheels upgraded from factory supplied steels
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Black vinyl roof in good condition with well kept side screens
Blue interior with factory correct bucket seats and retrimmed vinyl dashboard
Blue door trims are factory correct and in good condition
Original dials showing light deterioration but this adds characterful patina
Auxiliary dials added under dash knee roll
Period MG-branded radio fitted in front of passengers
Carpeted cabin and boot area in good order

The Mechanics

Originally factory-supplied with later 1,098cc Mk1 A-Series engine
Now fitted with earlier 948cc A-Series engine
This is correctly recorded on DVLA records
Running twin SU carburettors
4spd manual gearbox
Well maintained by enthusiasts long term owner
Very sparing use but regularly MOT’d to independently verify condition
Current MOT runs to June and contains no mechanical or other advisories
Said to run and drive well and has been regularly run and driven by seller

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