Comprehensive mechanical overhaul after long-term storage
Original RF60 logbook and Heritage Certificate included
Recent full service and seat belts added by Lenham Classics
British Racing Green with black interior
The Appeal
The MG Midget Mark II often touted as one of the seminal British sports cars - and the 60s were the golden age of exactly that. With its smart, appealing styling, the car's lightweight design and 1098cc A-series straight-four engine offered a pacey, nimble motor that offered the best of top-down summer motoring.
This example, in its original British Racing Green finish, has been well-maintained and recently serviced. It comes with a rich history, including its original RF60 logbook and a Heritage Certificate. The car has been in long-term storage for much of its life, which is no doubt why it looks to be in such fine fettle today. It was mechanically overhauled and recommissioned to running and driving condition between 2013-2017.
History and Paperwork
Manufactured and first registered in 1965 to Mr William Stephens from Horley, Surrey
Purchased in June 2022 from a classic car and MG/Healey collector in Kent
Long-term storage from 1976 until 2011, then mechanically overhauled and put back into storage until 2013-2017
Recommissioned to running and driving condition between 2013-2017
Covered a total of 65,163 miles until the speedometer was changed in 2017
Comes with the original RF60 logbook and a Heritage Certificate
Full service and seat belts fitted by Lenham Classics, a local MG and classic car specialist, in 2022
Serviced again in May 2023 by the current owner
Receipts for all work done on the car can be provided
The speedometer now shows 33,368 miles, but this is not believed to be accurate
The Condition
Resprayed at some point in its history with the original BRG colour
This paint is now showing a few signs of wear
Glasswork and lenses in fine order
Some light patina to the chrome
Wheels carry some light wear, and are shod in Mohawk tyres
Underside in good overall order with some localised surface corrosion
Original seats are carrying a few holes and tears
Door cards are looking a little worn
All instruments look legible
Horn does not work and the windscreen wiper reservoir is not connected
The Mechanics
1098cc A-series straight-four engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine looks in good overall condition
We understand the car to be driving with no issues
We've no reports of any mechanical faults or leaks
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1965 MG Midget Mark II
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