Highlights
- Benefits from significant investment of time and money by the current owner
- Comes with Richbrook car cover and hood cover
- Highly original and very well presented
The Appeal
The MG Midget 1275cc offers the quintessential British sports car experience in a compact package. With its nimble handling, responsive 1,275cc engine, and open-top motoring, the Midget delivers pure driving enjoyment without unnecessary frills. In a world where cars are huge, heavy and packed with tech, this MG is the perfect antidote.
This 1970 example has benefited from considerable investment by its current owner who has displayed it at several shows. Now offered for sale due to the vendor downsizing, this well-presented Midget offers a chance to own a cherished classic that's ready to be enjoyed.
This 1970 example has benefited from considerable investment by its current owner who has displayed it at several shows. Now offered for sale due to the vendor downsizing, this well-presented Midget offers a chance to own a cherished classic that's ready to be enjoyed.
History and Paperwork
- In current ownership for approximately 18 months
- The current owner has reportedly invested significant money and time in the vehicle during their brief custodianship
- Has been displayed at several car shows
- Being sold as the owner is downsizing
- 13,873 miles indicated
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- Original manual included
The Condition
- highly original and very clean inside and out
- Paintwork presents exceedingly well with a glossy finish
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork
- Interior is particularly smart with all features reported to be working
- Comes with a Richbrook car cover
- Hood cover included
- Good tyres reported
The Mechanics
- 1,275cc four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine reportedly starts easily and pulls well
- Runs very well according to the vendor and is great fun to drive
- Needs a new reverse light switch, but otherwise said to be in full working order
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