Highlights
- Meticulously built over two years with a new ash frame and aluminium panels
- Completely re-upholstered in original style with 'antique' leather
- Engine-turned deluxe dashboard with working period-style instruments
- Rebuilt differential with new bearings
- Fitted with 'Brooklands' style aero screens
- Quick 1,098cc A Series engine with twin carbs and Cooper manifold
The Appeal
This gorgeous little Midget is a proper labour of love. The vendor built it up from a 1933 chassis that he acquired in 2020 from a specialist. Over two years, he completed the build, including fitting a new ash frame, aluminium panels and a carefully re-upholstered interior with engine-turned dual cowl dashboard.
We love the attention to detail. Then there’s the fact that beneath the tiny bonnet is a potent A Series 1,098cc engine equipped with twin carburettors and a Cooper manifold. The vendor tells us that it has covered few miles since completion, meaning that the buyer gets all the benefit of that work.
Smartly finished in Deep Brunswick Green with that antique tan leather cabin and powder-coated black wire wheels, this is a really pretty and well-kept car. It looks like huge fun too.
Smartly finished in Deep Brunswick Green with that antique tan leather cabin and powder-coated black wire wheels, this is a really pretty and well-kept car. It looks like huge fun too.
The vendor says:
“The car is in lovely condition and is fun to drive - always creates interest wherever it goes!
Ready to be enjoyed!”
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1933
- First UK registered July 2022 following completion of build
- Single UK keeper
- Carries a DVLA chassis identification number
- Chassis originally sourced from Holland in 2020
- Comprehensively rebuilt over a two-year period
- New ash frame and aluminium panels installed during reconstruction
- New cloth-covered wiring harness fitted
- Documentation available detailing restoration work
- Various invoices for build work
- Vendor states that the vehicle has covered few miles since completion
The Condition
- Finished in Deep Brunswick Green with black wheels
- Fitted with 'Brooklands' style aero screens and a black tonneau cover
- Appears in smart condition underneath, having covered few miles since completion
- Interior completely re-upholstered in 'antique' leather, maintaining original style
- Original sprung seat back with foam cushions
- Engine-turned dual cowl dashboard with working instruments
- Modern electric clock fitted in a sympathetic style
- Turn indicators with warning light in the instrument cluster
- Equipped with flashing indicators and brake lights
- Some LED bulbs fitted for improved visibility
- Powder coated wheels with new tyres
The Mechanics
- 1,098cc A-series engine
- Engine acquired as a rebuilt unit for the project
- Manual transmission
- Twin carburettors
- Mini Cooper exhaust manifold
- Engine reported to run well with good oil pressure
- Original cable brakes fitted with new cables
- Some play is noted in the steering box, which could be improved
- The gearbox is reported to work well
- Differential rebuilt with new bearings
- Long list of work with some details shown in photos
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