- 1978 MY MG Midget
- Repaint 1 year ago reported
- Original interior
- New gaskets reported
- New rubber parts reported
- New master cylinder reported
- New brake booster reported
This perky little car was born as a two-seater sports car to bring joy to those who enjoy thrashing around tracks for good fun. The MG Midget was officially debuted in 1961 and it was produced as the Midget MkI, MkII, MkIII and the 1500 over the years. You can even call it the typical affordable British sports car of the ‘70s while the Midget 1500 have become least costly model at this day and age. The reason for this is that the Midget 1500 was made more pedestrian-friendly and gone were the sparkly chrome around the exterior that allured buyers. However, we think the MG Midget 1500, just like the 1978 model year one here, is a bargain for what it offers. Clocked at 36,000 miles, this Midget retains its original interior and brags a few upgrades to upkeep its performance.
Exterior and Interior
From the 1974 model year, the MG Midget 1500 saw black plastic front and rear bumpers, increased ride height and anti-roll bars. The clean looking white paint of our subject 1978 MG Midget 1500 is reportedly repaint 1 year ago. Walking around this Midget, you might notice the wheel arches at the back takes a square shape. This is to increase its body strength. Even if most of the chrome adorns of the exterior were replaced, the chrome rack on the trunk lid and chrome frames around the round headlights and side indicators still shine like the model's predecessors do. You can find MG badges on the front grille and rare boot lid while “Midget” badges are placed on the side sills. Having the top down of this 1978 MG Midget 1500 gives a clear view it’s the classic brown interior. You get the original four gauges, knobs and buttons housed on the dashboard. Right in front of them is the large MG steering wheel wrapped in brown leather.
Engine
Resting underneath the hood of this 1978 MG Midget 1500 is a 1.5L (1,493cc) standard SC l4 engine, the same one you can find in a Triumph Spitfire. Linked to a Morris Marina sourced manual gearbox, this engine is able to produce 65 horsepower. Moreover, this Midget have said to receive new gaskets, master cylinder, rubber parts and a brake booster for good measure.
Imagine if an automaker made a car called Midget today! There would be mass uproar, massive social media campaigns of condemnation and a lot of flak to contend with. The world sure has become a rather touchy place. No such finickiness existed in 1961 when British sports car maker MG or Morris Garages released a diminutive two-seat roadster. They simply called it the Midget because it was one of their smaller offerings. Prior, the Midget nameplate had been seen on some of their other cars too. So what’s so funky about this 1971 MG Midget MKIII from Indiana, Pennsylvania? Well, for starters it’s a fantastic way to experience true, unadulterated sports car motoring because it relies on light weight and small dimensions to give you a good time rather than brute force and wallowing about. Granted, these cars are well built to stand the test of time. So call us ASAP if you want it.
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There comes a day when all is quiet on the responsible front, and you have your day opened up, and you just know that you have to make the most of it. You do have many choices. For one, you could stay at home and flick through what's new on Netflix, or you could choose to get out there and drive your heart out. If you choose the second option, you most definitely are in the right, but if you choose the first option, you most definitely know that your free time would have been spent better. Present today is your getaway into driving nirvana, and it takes shape with this lovely 1952 MG TD Roadster. This classic British motor hails from Monterey, Tennessee, and has just a reported 89,208 clocked in.
Imagine if an automaker made a car called Midget today! There would be mass uproar, massive social media campaigns of condemnation and a lot of flak to contend with. The world sure has become a rather touchy place. No such finickiness existed in 1961 when British sports car maker MG or Morris Garages released a diminutive two-seat roadster. They simply called it the Midget because it was one of their smaller offerings. Prior, the Midget nameplate had been seen on some of their other cars too. So what’s so funky about this 1971 MG Midget MKIII from Indiana, Pennsylvania? Well, for starters it’s a fantastic way to experience true, unadulterated sports car motoring because it relies on light weight and small dimensions to give you a good time rather than brute force and wallowing about. Granted, these cars are well built to stand the test of time. So call us ASAP if you want it.
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