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MG MIDGET 1500-1980-26. 5K MLS-CADULAC ANTI CORROSION FROM NEW-SUPER CONDITION !
NO 360 OF LAST 500 BUILT-CURRENT REG KPR SINCE 2006-FDH.
“FULLY DETAILED HISTORY WITH ALL DATES AND MILEAGES OF WORK CARRIED OUT, PLUS ALL KEEPERS NAMES. THEY RARELY COME ALONG LIKE THIS EXAMPLE. IF YOUR IN THE MARKET FOR A LOVELY "PEACE OF MIND" LATE MIDGET, YOU'LL WANT THIS ONE.”
THE MG MIDGET 1500 WAS THE FINAL EVOLUTION OF THE ICONIC BRITISH ROADSTER DESIGNED BY CECIL KIMBER. THE CAR WAS INTRODUCED IN 1974 TO MEET STRICTER US EMISSION AND SAFETY STANDARDS. THIS VERSION FEATURED A TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1493cc ENGINE, 4-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, AND WAS KNOWN FOR ITS LIVELY HANDLING AND LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS. KEY FEATURES INCLUDED INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A LIVE REAR AXLE, AND HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES AT THE FRONT, WITH DRUMS AT THE REAR.
KEY FEATURES OF THE MG MIDGET 1500
ENGINE: 1493cc TRIUMPH SPITFIRE ENGINE.
HORSEPOWER: 71 BHP @5000RPM
TRANSMISSION: 4-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX.
TORQUE: 82 LB-FT @3000RPM
TOP SPEED: 102 MPH
FUEL ECONOMY: 23-30 MPG
SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH COIL SPRINGS AND WISHBONES, LIVE REAR AXLE WITH LEAF SPRINGS.
BRAKES: LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES AT THE FRONT, DRUM BRAKES AT THE REAR.
PERFORMANCE; TOP SPEED OF 101 MPH.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
· FUN TO DRIVE: THE MIDGET 1500 IS KNOWN FOR BEING A NIMBLE AND ENTERTAINING CAR, PARTICULARLY ON WINDING ROADS.
· CONVERTIBLE TOP: IT IS A CLASSIC OPEN-TOP SPORTS CAR, WITH A REMOVABLE SOFT-TOP ROOF.
· MODERNISATION: THIS IS THE LAST OF THE LINE FOR THE MIDGET AND WAS THE MOST POWERFUL ENGINE EVER FITTED TO THE MODEL.
THE EXQUISITELY STYLED MG MIDGET 1500 SPORTS CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER OFFERED HERE WAS FIRST REGISTERED WITH DVLA ON 21/ 02/ 1980. THIS MIDGET WAS ONE OF THE LAST 500 FROM THE PRODUCTION LINE, ALL OF WHICH WERE FINISHED IN BLACK WITH CONTRASTING BLACK INTERIOR. BUILT COMPLETION WAS ON 31 OCTOBER 1979, RELEASED ON 6 NOVEMBER 1979 AND REGISTRATION FEBRUARY 1980, THE CAR COMES WITH IT'S ORIGINAL SPARE WHEEL (NO EVIDENCE OF USE), JACK , FULL TANNEAU COVER AND HOOD TIDY COVER. FROM IT, S BEGINNING THE MIDGET RECEIVED PROPER CADULAC ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION TREATMENT, THEREAFTER AT VARIOUS STAGES OF IT'S LIFE TO DATE THE MIDGET GAINED A FULL STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST, UNLEADED HEAD,"ALDON" ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND HALOGEN LAMPS. OUTWITH THESE APPROPRIATE & CONSIDERED ENHANCEMENTS, THE THE CAR IS ENTIRELY ORIGINAL AND UNWELDED. THE DEEP SHINE AND PERFECT PANEL FIT ARE NOT HIDDING ANY HORRORS. ON THE ROAD THE CAR IS TAUT AND FREE OF RATTLES ETC. THE GEARBOX IS PLEASINGLY STIFF AND THE ENGINE LIVELY. THE PRESENT REGISTERED KEEPER HAS BEEN SO SINCE 2006. THE MIDGET COMES WITH A LARGE HISTORY FILE WHICH CONFIRMS THE EXTREMELY LOW MILEAGE AS ACCURATE. THE CAR IS REGISTERED AS A HISTORIC VEHICLE AND THEREFORE MOT, ROAD TAX, CONGESTION AND ULEZ EXEMPT. THE MIDGET REMAINS VERY IMPRESSIVE IN ALL RESPECTS TODAY. THE GLEAMING BLACK PAINT WORK PROVIDES A FABULOUS UNBLEMISHED SHEEN AKIN TO POLISHED GLASS.. THERE ARE NO DENTS, SCRATCHES, SCUFFS OF ANY KIND TO BE FOUND AND NO EVIDENCE OF RUST/ ROT ANYWHERE. THE CHROME WORK AND TRIM IS VERY GOOD AS IS THE CONVERTIBLE HOOD WHICH REMAINS WIND AND WATERTIGHT. THE STRIKING ORIGINAL ALLOY WHEELS, AS NEW, SIT ON MATCHING TYRES WITH PLENTY TREAD. THE CAR HAS COVERED A MERE 26. 5 K MILES. THE LITTLE CONVERTIBLE SPORTS ROADSTER IS PART OF A COLLECTION OF CLASSICS KEPT AND MAINTAINED IN A HEATED & FULLY ENCLOSED WATER TIGHT ENVIRONMENT.
AS STATED, THIS STUNNING SPORTS ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE IS IN SUPER ALL ROUND ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE LITTLE ROADSTER DRIVES AND STOPS GREAT, AND SO MUCH FUN, TURNING HEADS WHEREVER IT TRAVELS AND NO WONDER GIVEN THE EXTENSIVE FUNDS LAVISHED ON IT DURING ITS CHERISHED LIFE TIME TO DATE AND THE CAR HAVING RETAINED ITS ORIGINAL BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE AND EXCELLENT CONDITION. IN ESSENCE, THIS IS A TRULY STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE MG MIDGET SPORTS CONVERTIBLE ROASTER.
THE INTERIOR IS ALSO IN EXCELLENT ORDER, ORIGINAL, CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED. THERE ARE NO TEARS, UNSIGHTLY SCUFFS OR MARKS, SIGNS OF WEAR OR DISCOLORATION. ALL IS IN TACT, FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, COMFORTABLE AND PLEASANT TO THE EYE.
THE CHASSIS AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS SUPER CLEAN AND SOLID IN ALL AREAS, AS ARE THE FLOOR PANS ETC. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ROT/ RUST ANYWHERE.
THE BOOT - AGAIN VERY CLEAN, SOLID AND UN-CLUTTERED.
ENGINE BAY - AS PER THE BOOT.
ENGINE - THE 1500cc ENGINE IS RELIABLE, AGILE AND RESPONSIVE, STARTS FIRST TIME OF ASKING EVERY TIME. IT SOUNDS GREAT THROUGH THE GEARBOX AND THE FULL STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM.
TRANSMISSION - THE SHORT SHIFT 4 SPEED ALL SYNCHROMESH MANUAL GEAR BOX IS LIKE THE ENGINE, AGILE, RESPONSIVE AND SMOOTH TO THE CHANGE.
BRAKES - BRAKES -SPOT ON !
FULL SERVICE AND OIL CHANGE UNDERTAKEN AS RECENTLY AS 12 AUGUST 2025.
ALL IN ALL, THIS IS A FANTASTIC MG MIDGET SPORTS ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE WHICH IS MUCH ADMIRED AND SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE. ALWAYS BRINGS AN INSTANT AND ENDURING SMILE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION. IT ALSO REPRESENTS A PIECE OF GENUINE BRITISH MOTORING HISTORY.
THE MIDGET WHILE A 46 YEAR OLD HISTORIC CLASSIC VEHICLE AND THEREFORE MOT, ULEZ, CONGESTION AND ROAD TAX EXEMPT, NONETHELESS, HAS A CURRENT ADVISORY FREE MOT TO 21/ 09/ 2026.
AS STATED, THE LITTLE CLASSIC MG IS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND ONLY USED SPARINGLY IN DRY/ WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MIDGET AS IT PRESENTS TODAY, IS A CREDIT TO ITS KEEPERS AND THE MARQUE. IT IS ALSO A CLEAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALIGNED TO IN-EXPENSIVE CLASSIC CAR OWNERSHIP, ENJOYMENT WITH NATURAL PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AND AS STATED A PIECE OF BRITISH MOTORING ART AND HISTORY.
CURRENT TOTAL MILEAGE OF 26, 470K MILES EQUATES TO A QUITE REDICULOUS LOW MILEAGE OF 575 MILES FOR EACH OF THE CAR'S YEARS.
THE HISTORY FILE COMPRISES, OF THE CURRENT V5c, DOCUMENTED SCHEDULE OF ALL WORKS FROM NEW TO PRESENT. LARGE BUNDLE OF INVOICES FOR MAINTENANCE, SERVICES, PARTS AND REPAIRS ETC AND MG MIDGET OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL. THE CAR ALSO COMES WITH 2 SETS OF KEYS.
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