Extensively restored during the mid-1980s, this MKIII Midget is a charming example of MG’s lightweight sports car. Introduced as an affordable option for the sports car enthusiast, the Midget started life as a badge-engineered Austin-Healey, providing enjoyment and thrill inexpensively. The Midget name had been previously used to describe MGs first baby sports car the M Type, however, this redevelopment birthed a new brand for the manufacturer and resulted in a 19-year production run and four renditions of the vehicle.
This third-generation, round-rear arch Midget is arguably the most desirable with enthusiasts. Benefiting from tasteful aesthetic upgrades and mechanical improvements from earlier models. The vehicle spent some time in New Zealand, where the previous owner carried out extensive restoration work throughout the late 1980s. It is today presented well, with character boosting patina plus an attractive Autumn Leaf interior. ALdfYso2DKReKJ0ve4IoaIyU65kvGZ6lteqVZjIF.jpg2.11 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
V5c present
UK registered 1973
Exported to New Zealand in 1986 by a British Aircraft engineer
Extensively restored over the late 1980’s including body, interior and mechanical Purchased by the sister of the current owner in New Zealand in 1991
Imported back to the UK in 1993
Eventually coming into current ownership in 1998
Has been garage stored for the majority of the past 25 years
Used very rarely, with some maintenance carried out with the best intentions of using and driving the vehicle
2018 dated invoice for mechanical work commissioned totalling £2,301
1995 dated invoice for body respray and dent repairs totalling £1,401
Additional maintenance was carried out in 1999 & 2001 including a new clutch, steering rack, and front shocks.
Has been rarely used, being stored unmoved since 2018
Occasionally maintenance is carried out with the best intentions of using the car - The last work was commissioned in 2018 which included Oil & filter, Water Pump, Fuel Pump, Radiator, Spark plugs, Electronic ignition, rear wheel cylinders, front callipers, brake pads, and clutch slave cylinder
It has however been very much undriven since this work and is not currently running
MGs petite roadster was all about providing maximum enjoyment for minimum money. The reliable BMC A-series engine was used to keep running costs down but still produced enough go to give the driver that sense of thrill. This Marque III would benefit from mechanical attention plus a little exterior love and as such a great car for an enthusiast to get stuck into.
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