Vehicle Description
1975 MG Midget Roadster
The name "Midget" was first used by MG in 1929 and scribed to the M
Type, this being MG's first baby sports car based on the then newly
released Morris Minor. In late 1974 the car underwent its final and
most significant change, to keep the model in line with the ever
increasing safety and emission rules being introduced in the US,
heavy energy absorbing bumpers were fitted along with a 1498cc
engine from the Triumph Spitfire. This engine was chosen as it had
previously passed all US emission specification requirements, and
it was unlikely the "A" series would without serious development.
This Triumph engine was mated to a fully synchromesh gearbox taken
from the Morris Marina range. Marginally more powerful, this final
version could in standard form just reach 100mph, something none of
the previous standard cars could achieve, although it took a while
to get there. Its appearance due to the bumpers was considerably
altered, the Midget 1500 also featuring a return to the square
design of rear wheel arch. The car then continued in this guise
with just slight annual cosmetic revisions until 1979 when
production finally ceased on December 7th.
If you have an affinity for British sports cars and love of
wrenching then this may be the consignment for you. We present a
1975 MG Midget Roadster in barn find condition with faded
paint,rust,and in need of lots of mechanical TLC. Don't bloody
super-size me, keep it mini!
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Fairly straight but rusted steel panels with decently minded gaps
are bolted on to a miniature frame, and adorned "Sabrina" rubber
crash bumpers and chrome bezels for your visual enjoyment. Faded
blue paint, quite possibly the original coating, is on to these
panels giving an unrestored but alluring finish to the body.
Invasiverust has taken over the contrasting black rocker panels and
also shows on the lower parts of the doors and rear quarter panels.
A black top matches this contrast but is showing with fading and
multiple tears. The rear plastic windows have suffered the same
fate and are heavily hazed, torn and yellowed. A simple mouthlike
opening is in the front of the large rubber bumper with a centered
octagonal MG badge. Sparse but effective trimmings for the side
mirrors, window surrounds, rocker trim, and door handles show
nicely. On the back is another "Sabrina" mandated crash rear
bumper, and large vertical taillights on either corner. Another
octagonal MG badge seen on the boot lid. Sporty mag style silver
highlighted wheels are on all 4 corners and show with heavy surface
rusting.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we have light saddle vinyl for the door
panels. This is showing a bit wrinkled and is peppered with black
knobs and a chrome pull for the door release. The buckets are in
matching light saddle vinyl vinyl with a central ribbed pattern to
compliment the textured grain. Surprisingly these seat are tear
free with only minor soiling. The original dash is upfront and is
in dire need of a replacement padded topper. Overall in very nice
condition with original gauges and a nice center console in black
with an ashtray and the shift lever with a MG badged wood knob
topper. The factory AM/FM radio hangs below the chrome trimmed and
mesh grilled speaker. Faded and soiled tan carpet covers the floors
and a peek into the trunk shows an original and unrestored stowage
area that holds the spare 5 spoke MG rally style wheel, tools and
is structurally solid.
Drivetrain
A flip of the bonnet and an unrestored and original engine bay
greets us and is looking cracking. She's a BMC Austin A-series
1493cc 4-cylinder and is fed by a single Zenith CD4 1bbl carb and
features overhead valves. On the back is a 4-speed manual
transmission pushing power rearward to a 3.90 rear axle.
Undercarriage
Underneath we note some surface rust, on suspension parts and the
edges of the unibody where the floor pans and rockers meet.
Surprisingly enough, the flooring remains in near perfect condition
thanks to the liberal application of undercoating. Front disc
brakes are on with drums in the rear and the exhaust has a stock
style muffler. Providing the sporty and surefooted ride is an
independent coil spring front suspension that works with a leaf
spring suspension in the rear. A new fuel tank has been installed
and is looking just cracking amid the patina finished
undercarriage.
A fun car begging to be restored thanks to a very rust free
undercarriage. Good interior, nice patina riddled engine bay, faded
blue paint with some black accenting on the lowers, and shiny
chrome trimmings throughout. It's small, it's a convertible and is
waiting for your capable hands to once again provide maximum
enjoyment in a mini package.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
GAN6UF160201
G-MG
A-BMC A-Series Engine
N-2 Seat Roadster
6-MK4 1500 Model
U-USA
F-1975
160201-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.