1978 MG Midget 1500
Highlights
- Restored 1500 in excellent condition
- Good quality chrome bumper conversion
- Retrimmed interior in ‘as new’ condition
- Just six registered keepers
- Pretty and very usable British convertible
The Appeal
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st February 1978
- Six owners since first registration
- Current keeper acquired car on 20th May 2019
- VIN records confirm this car was built in late 1977, one of the first 1978 MY cars
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle with DVLA so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Dateless Nothern Ireland plate included in sale
The Condition
- Restored in smart light blue with no visible wear to paintwork
- Bodywork in good order with consistent panel fit and no visible corrosion
- Small area of paint run visible on nearside front arch but paint otherwise good
- Chrome bumper conversion completed to a good standard
- Painted wire wheels with chrome spinners and matching spare
- Tidy underside with evidence of restoration and all in good order
- Boot area and inner arches in good condition with no visible corrosion
- Black vinyl roof is well kept with good fit and matching tonneau
- Retrimmed interior in tan vinyl with excellent, virtually ‘as new’ condition
- Brown carpets neatly complement tan seats
- Wood-rimmed three-spoke Moto Lita wheel
The Mechanics
- 1,493cc Triumph 4cyl engine
- Twin SU carburettors
- 4spd manual gearbo
- Tidy engine bay
- No reported mechanical or running issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
About Max Bids
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Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.
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Auto-bidding increments
- If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
- If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
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- Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
- We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.
| Bid Amount | Increment |
|---|---|
| £0 to £9,999 | £100.00 |
| £10,000 to £49,999 | £250.00 |
| £50,000 to £99,999 | £500.00 |
| £100,000 + | £1,000.00 |
Automatically outbid immediately
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You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.
Matching max bids
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Pre-authorisation
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