Description
Just arrived at South Norfolk Classics. 1980 MG Midget 1500 50th Anniversary Edition. The car is number 336 of the final 500 made and was manufactured in Gloss Black exterior with Black Vinyl interior. Is this possibly one of the lowest mileage 50th Anniversary Edition cars available on the market today? This 43 year old car has an incredibly low mileage of just 11562 miles from new and has spent most of its life in storage owned by enthusiastic collectors with virtually no use. It shows as it was rust proofed from new by AA Protectol (original sticker in the screen) and it is in beautiful condition with little to no marks around the car.
The previous owner purchased the car in 2020 from a well-known MG Specialist with just 7, 947 mile on the speedo and undertook a very light recommissioning of the car with new tyres (out of date factory originals), a stainless steel-exhaust and all perishable brake components replaced. Unsurprisingly the rear brake shoes and drums are the factory originals and at the time these were confirmed by experts as in perfect working order. They used the car sparingly and when it was not being driven it was professionally stored and cared for during winter months.
The car has an interesting history and was previously part of TV presenter Richard Hammond’s personal car collection during 2017/ 18. During his ownership it only did around 200 miles and he featured the car in a Drive Tribe film at that time. The car also caught the attention of Classic & Sports Car magazine and it was featured in a back-to-back test with a Triumph Spitfire in March 2021, a copy of which is in the history file.
The car is correct to the spec it left the factory 43 years ago and the bodywork is rust free and sound. The hood and tonneau cover are the original and perfect with the full cover still wrapped in the original cloth bag it was supplied from new. In the boot the spare wheel, jack and tools have never been used and in their original bags. The spare tyre was replaced as it was out of date. The Black Vinyl interior is like a new car with a perfect dash and all elements are correct, present and in working order. The bumpers are like new and the car retains its original raised letter period number plates.
This Midget has not been overly restored and is fantastic example of the genuine 50th Anniversary Edition. In the history file for the car there is the Heritage Certificate confirming all matching numbers and its authenticity, owner’s manual, sales brochure, service and repair invoices as well as the C&SC magazine containing the road test. HPI Clear, certificate supplied. Although exempt from now needing an MOT the car has recently had a new one which is valid until Feb 2024.
Having taken this stunningly original Midget on test drive today and giving it a good clean I can hand on heart say it is the best Midget that we have ever had and with mileage kept low and looked after properly it can surely only go one way in value.
We genuinely can’t fault her !
Usual dealer facilities
Absolutely any inspection welcome
Walk around video available
Most major debit and credit cards accepted
Part exchange considered
Our asking price includes free delivery within 200 miles from IP224EU
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