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.

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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Comments

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3 days ago

Could you clarify the registration process. The description states that the vehicle was built up from a 1933 chassis obtained from Holland in 2020. Was this a rolling chassis with mechanical parts used during the re-build . The letter from the VSCC quotes numbers from the engine, was this the original MG engine that came with the "Rolling Chassis" . The car is beautiful, please do not think I am being picky but I just want to understand its history. Kind regards James

Gullsix

Seller

Hello James, The chassis (not even rolling!) came incomplete with an A series engine but this was in poor condition. The engine used for registration purposes was out of my other J2 but subsequently replaced by rebuilt A series 1098 engine which is correctly recorded on the V5c. Cheers, Colin