Highlights
- An exceedingly original and well-preserved example
- Only four former registered keepers from new
- Stored in a container since 2021, previously garaged
- Factory-made detachable hard top included
- New steering rack and track rod ends fitted during 2023 service
- Four new tyres recently fitted
The Appeal
The MG Midget represents one of Britain's most beloved and accessible classic sports cars, offering the quintessential open-top driving experience in an incredibly compact package. As its name suggests, this was a tiny car in its day, and these seem even smaller now!
This 1977 model appears to be in superb condition and is surely one of the most original survivors on the roads today, with factory-standard colours and trim throughout. Having been carefully stored and maintained by just four registered keepers since new, this Midget has been treated to recent mechanical improvements including a new steering rack, track rod ends, and four new tyres during its last service in May 2023.
The vendor says:
"Purchased by myself in 2021 the car has been stored in a container since 2021 and was garaged previously
This 1977 model appears to be in superb condition and is surely one of the most original survivors on the roads today, with factory-standard colours and trim throughout. Having been carefully stored and maintained by just four registered keepers since new, this Midget has been treated to recent mechanical improvements including a new steering rack, track rod ends, and four new tyres during its last service in May 2023.
The vendor says:
"Purchased by myself in 2021 the car has been stored in a container since 2021 and was garaged previously
"There have been virtually no miles driven since my purchase in 2021- and at the last service in may 2023 four new tyres a new steering rack and track rod ends were fitted along with a battery isolator. The car has a factory made detachable hard top and tonneau covers
"The car drives today just like it would have driven in 1977, and with only three former keepers before myself, it deserves another considerate keeper who will enjoy using it."
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD example
- 32,479 miles indicated
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Only four former registered keepers including the current owner
- Purchased by the current owner in 2021
- Virtually no miles driven since purchase
- Previously garaged before 2021, then stored in a container since
- Last serviced in May 2023
The Condition
- Very presentable bodywork and paint
- Minor surface scratches noted but nothing noteworthy reported
- Smart 'rubber' bumpers with slight wear visible only
- Folding soft top looks in good order and reportedly works well
- Includes tonneau covers
- Rare and desirable factory-built detachable hard top
- The vendor informs us that everything is factory standard with no modifications
- Four new tyres fitted during last service (May 2023)
The Mechanics
- 1,500cc four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Reportedly starts easily and drives well
- No mechanical issues known to the vendor
- New steering rack, track rod ends, and battery isolator installed during last service
- Drives today just as it would have in 1977, the vendor comments
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