Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1978 MG
Midget.
HISTORY
The�MG Midget�is a small two-seater�sports car�produced by�MG�from
1961 to 1979. It revived a name that had been used on earlier
models such as the�MG M-type,�MG D-type,�MG J-type�and�MG
T-type.
To meet US federal regulations, large black plastic bumpers were
added to the front and rear and the ride heights were increased.
The increased ride heights affected handling, and anti-roll bars
were added to help with the higher centre of gravity. The A-Series
engine was replaced by the 1493�cc unit from the�Triumph Spitfire,
coupled to a modified�Morris Marina�gearbox with synchromesh on all
four gears. The increased displacement of the new engine was better
able to cope with the increasing emission regulations. Although the
horsepower ratings were similar (65�bhp - home market) the 1493�cc
engine produced more torque. The increased output combined with
taller gear ratios resulted in faster acceleration (12 seconds 0-60
compared to 13 for the 1275�cc version) and top speed of just over
100�mph. In the US market British Leyland struggled to keep engine
power at acceptable levels, as the engines were loaded with air
pumps, EGR valves and catalytic converters to keep up with new US
and California exhaust emission control regulations. Home market
cars had twin SU HS4 carbs The U.S market's dual SU HS2 carbs were
swapped for a single Zenith-Stromberg 150 CD4 unit catalytic
convertor cars in 1976 and all models after came with the
Zenith-Stromberg 150 CD4T��and the power fell to 50�bhp at 5000 RPM
and 67�lb-ft of torque at 2500 RPM. The round rear-wheel arches
were now square again, to increase the body strength.�The last car
was made on 7 December, 1979, after 73,899�of the last version had
been made. The last 500 home-market cars were painted black. A
least number of MG Midgets were titled in 1980, and appear as 1980
models. SOURCE: �WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION�
EXTERIOR
�-All Original vehicle in beautiful Brooklands Green paint.
-Original convertible top in new condition.
-New Firestone F560 tires.
INTERIOR
-Original dealer installed Nardi steering wheel, listed on original
PO.
-Dealer installed stereo upgrade, listed on original PO.
-Original interior.
MECHANICAL
-1500CC engine.
-4 speed manual transmission.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed
pictures)
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at 1-877-422-2940.�
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
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NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!�
1-877-422-2940
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ]
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Please mention you are working with�Worldwide Vintage Autos�in
order to expedite the process. �For financing, Down Payment
required by lending institution will be due within 72 hours of
deposit in addtion to deposit. Down Payment is refundable.�
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle�will be held for�72 hours�pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the�72
hour�period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles.�Inspections
should�be performed prior to putting a deposit down on a
vehicle.�
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and
imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle�is very
subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,�CO, we would love to
meet you in person!�We require inspections to be done prior to
putting down a deposit.
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the
transport of your new vehicle. �We can handle all shipping
arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point
�A' to point �B'. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to
protect your investment. �We use�Central Dispatch�and they ensure
all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy
customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South
America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. �We can assist
with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well
as help with the required export/import paperwork.
