1966 MG Midget

Highlights

Professionally restored in 2018
Fully retrimmed interior
Converted to a 1,275cc engine
Very lightly-used post restoration

The Appeal

Reviving a name that dated all the way back to 1929, the 'new' MG Midget intended to continue its legacy of lightweight, perky and affordable sports cars. The resulting cars went under a steady programme of refinement, particularly during the '60s. By 1966, the car was treated to the much-celebrated 1,275cc A-Series hardware, something it shared with BMC's golden boy, the Mini Cooper S.

That's inspired the modern-day enthusiast to do much the same for the cars not to be lucky enough back in the day. The A-Series is plentiful, as is the Midget, and it's a arguably one of the simpler engine conversions out there. This handsome example, presented in Tartan Red, was given the 1,275cc during a professional restoration in 2018.

The full restoration has been kept in a photographic record, documenting work done on the engine, gearbox and back axle - not to mention a full retrim job. The result is a remarkable looker that's only been brought out occasionally in dry conditions, with no signs of corrosion or significant wear to note. This gleaming appearance is only accented further with new black wire wheels, a stainless steel luggage rack, and new spotlights.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1966
The DVLA records 7 previous keepers
Owned for about 3 years
Driven occasionally
Always stored in the garage
MOT exempt and last tested in 2019
Full photographic record of the restoration, including engine (uprated to 1,275cc), gearbox, and back axle
Includes original owner's manual
All pictures of the car being totally rebuilt are on a flash drive
Receipts and the original handbook included
Currently indicates 13,288 miles on a five-figure odometer
Car appears to have travelled less than 2,000 miles since 2015

The Condition

Professionally restored in 2018
Presented in gleaming Tartan red with very little sign of use
Only very light marks to the panel fits and door shuts
Chromework is clean and nicely presented
New spotlights
New hood installed
Glasswork and lenses in good order
New black wire wheels and spinners
Underside is clean of any significant corrosion
New stainless steel luggage rack
Internally, the car has been retrimmed
Upholstery is free of rips and tears
All instruments are clear and legible
Dashboard is nicely kept
Wood-trimmed steering wheel and gearstick knob
Carpets in good overall order

The Mechanics

1,275cc A-Series four-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay in very good order
Pair of new adjustable telescopic rear shocks
New fuel pump installed this year
Refurbished carbs this year
Added electronic ignition this year
Very small oil leak from the sump, but to be expected for a vehicle this age
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
We understand that it's ready and waiting to be driven away

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