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Asking price

£12,500

Private seller

Ready to Race 1965 MG Midget.

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 950 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1098cc
  • 1965
  • BHO855C
  • Red
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Description

Manufactured in 1964, registered in 1965.
Ready to race or Hill Climb.
June 2026 rebuilt engine fitted which has been chemically cleaned in a derusting bath.
Block bored to 2. 780", honed and top face skimmed.
New Fast Road High Lift Cam Shaft fitted with a valve clearance of 0. 016".
Flywheel has been lightened and balanced.
New Clutch & Thrust Bearings.
Crankshaft has been reground to 0. 010" and balanced.
Pistons set at +0. 040" balanced and set with 3 top rings.
Conrods are original and have been cleaned, honed, balanced & matched.
Cylinder head has been skimmed to compression ratio of 10. 5:1, de rusted and fitted with New Stelite faced valves and hardened seats.
Rocker assembly has had new shaft and rockers fitted , tips have been refaced and assembled with new new adjusters and lock nuts.
2 New K&N 5 Pancake airfilters.
Front brakes converted to Disc Brakes
Optronic electronic Ignition newly fitted.
4 new 145 tyres.
New Battery.
New Oil Pump fitted.
New Copper head gasket.
New Starter Motor Fitted.
MGOC Q Spec water pump.
Fitted with a polished aluminium rocker cover.
New HT Leads and new NGK BPES6 spark plugs.
Scroll seal replaced with a rear crank oil seal.
Speedi Sleeve gear box front seal fitted.
Rebuilt Carburettors.
SuperLite 13inch Steering wheel.
Tow points front and Rear.
Body and paint is original in Tartan Red
A great deal more of small new parts which I'm happy to answer any questions about.
Otherwise all original and in great condition, complete with tonneau and hood.

It is simply an iconic car and one the best Midget models, it will bring a smile to faces and could be used as film or photography prop, wedding car etc.
I drive it through the centre Oxford on sunny days and heads turn, people smile and tourists want photographs, it is a real gem of a car


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Ready to Race 1965 MG Midget.
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Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2026

Vehicle location

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Reference number:
C2182016
Listed on:
01/09/2026
Make:
MG Cars
Model:
MG Midget
Year:
1965
Colour:
Red
Seller type:
Private

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