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MG Midget 1500

MG Midget 1500

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Lot number 54
Hammer value £2,200
Description MG Midget 1500
Registration NEJ 78R
Year 1977
Colour Green
Engine size 1,491 cc
Chassis No. GAN6 - 184548G
Engine No. 31389
Documents V5C: MOT April 2017; three old MOTs; a few bills etc

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 improve performance, a new 1500cc engine was now standard which gave the car a top speed just a whisker short of the magic ton.

Remaining a strong seller right until production ceased in December 1979, nearly 74,000 of these last of the line 1500s found happy customers.

This 1977 example was purchased by the owner several years ago. He has greatly enjoyed the car, maintaining it carefully and upgrading numerous aspects of the car, intending to keep it for years to come. An unexpected relocation and subsequent loss of garage space mean that he has reluctantly decided that it must go.

It is fitted with a Kenlowe fan and during a recent service has had a new ignition system installed. He also added a set of inertia seat belts and only recently installed a brand new Moss supplied 3.55:1 back axle ratio, which allows fast and effortless cruising.

The car comes with a good tonneau, hood and hood cover and a well-made wind deflector which fits behind the seats.

In good usable condition, this Midget is MOTd until April 2017 and ready for immediate use.

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