Highlights
- Car 417 of the 500 ‘Black Batch’ cars from the end of production
- 109th from last Midget ever built
- Limited edition Gloss Black with Rostyles and other bespoke factory features
- BMIHT certificate confirms provenance
- Very well-presented car in great condition
- Good history file of regular and recent maintenance
The Appeal
All good things must end, and so it was that in December 1979 production closed after two decades on MG’s venerable diminutive sports car. To mark the end of production, 500 of the last cars were finished in Gloss Black with Rostyle wheels and other detail features. Known as the ‘Black Batch’ cars, these limited edition models are arguably the rarest and most notable of the Midget’s long run.
This 1980 Midget is car 417 of those 500 and the 107th from last car ever built. It is a really well-presented example that retains its limited edition features, including the dashboard plaque. The provenance is confirmed by a BMIHT certificate, which you can check in the photos.
The history file shows sparing use but regular attention to replacing new parts as required. Nicely presented, in great condition and with that distinctive provenance, this is a treat for enthusiasts of these perennially popular cars.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th January 1980
- Only six keepers from new
- VIIN number GAN62294176
- The final digit of the VIN should be ‘G’, so the DVLA has likely made an error
- Black Batch cars carry 229001G to 229500G chassis numbers
- Final Midget carries chassis number 229526G
- BMIHT certificate with folder as shown
- Workshop manual and spares catalogue
- Various invoices for parts as shown
- V5C
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- 1 set of keys
- Shows 66,359 miles on a five-digit odometer, which is not verified
- Last advisory-free MOT expired September 2021 with 66,188 miles showing on test
The Condition
- Very rare ‘Black Batch’ limited edition car that retains is factory features
- Finished in Gloss Black with well-kept paintwork and bodywork
- Rostyle wheels with chrome embellishers present well
- Black folding roof in good working condition with clear screens
- Black vinyl interior with matching carpets in very good condition
- Retains original features like the three-spoke wheel and Black Batch plaque
- Fitted with a classic-style modern DAB stereo
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre (1,491cc) four-cylinder Standard engine from Triumph Spitfire
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Recent maintenance shown in photos
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