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MG Midget: Ultimate Spec. 1380cc/5 Speed Gearbox/LSD

 

Milestone Classics are delighted to market one of the best driving MG Midgets that you could wish to find.  This is an incredible opportunity to purchase a superb MG Midget that cost a previous owner £38,000 in sourcing an exceptionally strong shell and then taking it to a bespoke specification in preparation for European touring/rallying.

 

History & Build

 

In 2015 a Hong Kong based businessman bought the car from Moto-Build Ltd for £15,000 and spent around £23,000 to create his ‘ultimate specification’ Midget Mk III. 

 

·       Shell: Original MG shell sourced/resprayed

·       Engine: Rebuilt to 1380cc specification

·       New pistons & rings

·       Main/big end bearings & thrusts

·       Crankshaft reground

·       Camshaft re-bushed/re-faced/followers

·       Timing chain/tensioner

·       Oil pump rotor & shaft

·       Cylinder head: valves/springs/guides/hardened seats

·       Starter Motor/Oil-cooler (Anthony Seddon Racing Ltd)

·       Kenlowe Fan

·       Weber Carbs

·       Gearbox: Ford (Type 9) 5 speed gearbox (Frontline)

·       Limited slip differential

·       Steering rack/suspension rebuilt/upgraded dampers

·       Brake Upgrade (Frontline)

·       4 pot billet alloy callipers

·       9-inch discs

·       Fast road pads

·       Mazda MX5 Seats

·       Electronic tachometer/speedometer

 

By 2016 the Midget was ready for her first warmup/shakedown road trip, the famous Scottish NC500.  Following this the Midget was then prepared for the demanding London to Lisbon HERO event in May 2017.  An article that appeared in ‘MG Enthusiast’ covers the car's adventures from Scotland, through England and across the Pyrenees.

 

More recently (2019) the engine was rebuilt and the car has covered limited miles since.

 

The most recent owner has never used the car in anger on road or track and simply maintained her as part of his private collection which he is now downsizing.

 

Available at a fraction of the build cost the Midget is ideal for regular use, long distance touring, overseas events or rallies, track days or simply making the heartbeat faster and your smile broader

 

Jamie and I have both driven this Midget and we have both been very (very) impressed. 

 

She is quick, goes exactly where you point her, corners on rails and the 5-speed gearbox/LSD with well sorted suspension/brakes and an exhaust note to die for make her an absolute hoot to drive.  

 

An opportunity that should not be missed.

PRICE: £12995

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