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| Lot number | 51 |
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| Hammer value | N/S (est. £2,450 - £2,850) |
| Description | MG Midget 1500 |
| Registration | HVU 629V |
| Year | 1980 |
| Colour | Black |
| Engine size | 1,491 cc |
| Chassis No. | GAN6-2291269 |
| Engine No. | 78677 |
Launched in 1961 as a rebadged version of the MkII Austin-Healey Sprite, the MG Midget was constantly revised over the next two decades, going through MkI, II and III stages before finally becoming the MG Midget 1500 in 1974.
The main distinguishing features of the last model were Rostyle wheels, a more modern interior, a higher ride height and new rubber bumpers to improve crash performance for the all-important US market. To compensate for the car's added weight and to improve performance, a new and more torquey 1500cc engine was now standard which gave the car a top speed just a whisker over the magic ton.
An older restoration, this nicely presented 1980 Midget 1500 is described as being particularly smart underneath and has been fitted with many new parts including two new front shock absorbers, rear brake shoes and new rear cylinders. The tyres are very recent and it has just had a replacement battery. The history file contains lots of bills showing what has been done to the car and it is due to have a fresh MOT by the time of the sale.
These late-model Midgets are very easy cars to live with, offering a decent level of performance, great reliability and a plentiful and cheap supply of spare parts.
