Description
A striking 1972 MG Midget Round Wheel Arch (RWA) finished in rare Aqua (turquoise) with a custom white interior. This is a classic British roadster that stands out thanks to its colour, stance, and desirable RWA body style.
Lightweight, simple and engaging to drive, the MG Midget is one of the purest classic sports cars. This example is a well-presented usable classic with a documented restoration history, making it ideal for someone who wants to enjoy a classic rather than keep it as a garage ornament.
Overview
Year: 1972
Mileage: 66, 500 miles
Transmission: Manual
Body style: Round Wheel Arch (RWA)
Colour: Aqua / Turquoise
Interior: Custom white interior
Keys: 2 keys
History: Extensive paperwork
History & Restoration
The previous owner owned the car for approximately 20 years and carried out a major restoration after acquiring the car in boxes.
Work completed included:
New floor pans
New inner and outer sills
Body restoration and full respray in its original Aqua colour
Engine reconditioned
Gearbox reconditioned
Rear differential reconditioned
Complete brake system renewed (calipers, discs and braided lines)
New suspension components
New hood
Interior fully retrimmed
The car returned to the road around 2004 and has covered relatively few miles since.
Condition
The car presents very well overall and attracts a lot of positive attention thanks to the colour and white interior combination.
It is best described as a nice usable classic rather than a concours example.
Known points to note:
Some paint bubbling in areas
Tachometer currently not working
Reverse light not working
Hole in exhaust
These are relatively minor items but worth mentioning for transparency.
Extras Included
The car also comes with useful storage accessories:
Premium outdoor car cover (approx. £250 value)
Foldable portable garage / shelter (approx. £500+ value)
Ideal if you do not have permanent garage storage.
Why This Car Stands Out
The Aqua colour combined with the Round Wheel Arch body style only overlapped for a relatively short production period, making this a less common specification compared with the more typical red and green Midgets.
The combination of Aqua paint, white interior, chrome trim and Minilite-style wheels gives the car a fantastic classic look.
Reason for Sale
Reluctantly selling as I am 6ft2 and my partner is 5ft11, and while we both love the car it is simply not the most practical when we are both in it.
Price
£7, 495 ONO
Part Exchange / Swaps
May consider swap or part exchange for:
Land Rover TD5
Practical off-roader
Practical estate car
