Introduced as a budget-friendly sports car, the Midget was targeted at the enthusiast who wanted something that provided all the fun and thrill of a sporty roadster without the large impact on the bank balance normally associated with the purchase of a British sports car.
This second-generation Midget had previously benefited from some restoration work in the 90s where the mechanics and body were recommissioned including a colour change from red to green plus the installation of a new hood. In current ownership since 2013, the car has been off the road for the past few years and will require some sympathetic work to get driving again.
The characterful car has many original features including what appears to be an almost unmodified interior plus an ever-so patina-kissed exterior that would require the lightest of touches to bring it to a great standard, making this an excellent opportunity for any level of enthusiast,
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK registered 2nd May 1966
14 previous owners
Current ownership since 2013
Very little use in the past decade
Taken off the road & garage stored for six years
Accompanied by a folder of past maintenance paperwork
Past MOT certificates
Invoices & receipts for restoration work in the 1990’s including respray receipts and mechanical part purchases
THE INTERIOR
Highly original
Several areas of wear present
Areas of patina present throughout
Mona-Lita steering wheel
Black vinyl seats showing age with heavy wear
Black door cards in overall good condition
Dashboard displaying a charming patina
Patina touched instrument dials and switches
The working condition of the instruments are unknown
THE EXTERIOR
Attractive, petite sports car
Restored and resprayed in the 1990s
Good appearance, with signs of age
Green paint in overall good order
Square-rear arch model
Chrome trims and badges are all present
Areas of light patina present
Small paint blemish with some patina by the rear boot lid
The black fold-out roof was replaced in the 1990s and appears in great condition - Underside reported being in good condition
Wire wheels would benefit from restoration
THE MECHANICS
BMC A-Series Engine
1098cc Petrol
Manual transmission
Requires mechanical inspection and recommissioning
Reported running for a short period recently
Carburettors require adjusting and balancing
Converted to run on unleaded
Used very little in the last decade
SUMMARY
The Midget provides an incredible amount of enjoyment from its petite stature and for decades has been an affordable, sought-after classic for enthusiasts to tinker and learn from. This Midget is an honest example that offers a decent starting point for a keen individual looking for their next recommissioning project.
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