Description
This was the first Midget derivative car built by Frontline Developments. Built in 2003 and given a refresh by Frontline again in 2011 as its showcase, with all of Frontline's latest upgrades - uprated brakes , LSD axle , traction link , new heated seats and high-intensity discharge lights. The customer's brief was to build a very fast road car suitable for touring in Europe over long distances.
Original build using a RWA Heritage shell. 1. 8 K series Engine with Piper BP285 cams and Jenvey 42mm Throttle Bodies developing 170BHP
Emerald ECU.
Custom aluminium fuel tank.
Type 9 5 speed Gearbox. EN60 Halfshafts with 4. 2:1 LSD and double rear wheel bearing hub.
72 Spoke 14 Inch Chrome knock on wire wheels.
Frontline 10 inch front discs and 9 inch Frontline rear discs with 4 billet alloy 4 pot calipers.
Frontline's front and rear telescopic adjustable suspension upgrades with Traction Control Link which offers greater rear end control and better cornering stability.
Interior retrimmed with special lightweight Frontline heated seats and 4 point Luke Harnesses Rear roll bar with fixed diagonal.
Chrome Boot rack.
A very fast drivers car and subject of a feature article in MG Enthusiast magazine. I have used this car both on road and for occasional track days and it's always has been the centre of attention.
I purchased the car in 2017 and whilst in my care and within the last 2000 miles the following has been undertaken:
Head overhaul with new head gasket, water pump, cam belt and tensioner.
Type 9 gearbox reconditioned and upgraded to heavy duty with internal roller bearings by First Motion Transmissions.
Differential reconditioned with new crown wheel and pinion by Heathrow Transmissions.
Installation of brake servo with vacuum pump
New rear shock absorbers
New Starter motor
New Battery
Wheels reconditioned.
Fitment of rear view camera
This Frontline midget is in lovely condition and has over £40k of parts at todays value and I have been advised by Frontline that it would cost in excess of £70k to have built today. Just had a new MOT with no advisories where the tester commented on the “spot on" condition of the car. There is a little 'road rash' on the front valence and there are a couple of other small areas where a little paint correction may be desired or just enjoy as is.
This car has been a pleasure to own but our interests are in a different direction so this car is now reluctantly offered for sale and is ready for the new owner to enjoy.
