Lot number	89
Hammer value	£4,300
Description	MG Midget 1500
Registration	PFM 231V
Year	1979
Colour	Yellow
Engine size	1,491 cc
Chassis No.	GAN6-224658G
Engine No.	-73855
Documents	V5C; MOT July 2016; 17 old MOTs; handbook and photographs

Launched in 1961 with a comparatively weedy 948cc A-Series engine, 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 1500cc engine was now standard which gave the car a top speed just a whisker short of the magic ton.

First registered in November 1979, this bright yellow Midget 1500 has just undergone an extensive restoration documented on various photos on file. The vendor states that this work was carried out to a high standard and that the underside is as good as the top side with no rust in evidence anywhere. The interior has also been retrimmed and a new hood fitted, a certificate accompanying the car showing that it is currently insured for £8,000.

Showing some 84,000 miles on the clock, it comes with 17 old MOTs back to 1993 when it was showing 48,000 miles. Various handbooks also come with the car which has attended several shows since the restoration was completed. Said to run and drive well with an MOT until July 2016, it looks great value when you compare the suggested guide price to the insurance valuation!