One criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is that their small engines typically produce relatively modest performance. However, the seller has taken matters into their own hands with this 1970 MG Midget, adding a V8 that transforms it… more»
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Bargain 1965 MG Midget!
Once in a while, when I’m scanning our assignment lists here at Barn Finds, a car is so compellingly cheap, I try to put it in front of you as soon as possible. Here’s an example – no, it’s… more»
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Summer Weather Ready: 1974 MG Midget Mark III
Some classics possess so much inherent charm that they are almost impossible to ignore. That is how I feel about traditional British sports cars, and why I found myself immediately drawn to this 1974 MG Midget Mark III. This… more»
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14 Year Stalled Restoration: 1935 MG PA
Determining exactly which car was the “first” sportscar can lead to a very heated argument. While the search begins before World War II, it may come down to your definition of what a sportscar is. Should gobs of horsepower… more»
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Budget Brit: 1975 MG Midget Mark IV
This Mk IV Midget was made the same year that the UK government nationalized British Leyland, turning it into a ward of the state. Five years later, after spending the equivalent of $22 billion in taxpayer funds to support… more»
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A Brit in a Barn: 1976 MG Midget Mk IV Project
When I was growing up, you used to see quite a number of these cute little MG Midgets on the road. A buddy of mine bought one and when I rode in it for the first time, it had… more»
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Recycled Midget: 1973 MG Arkley
The bane of British car ownership, that four-letter word, the curse that robs our pocketbooks – rust. In 1970, John Britten, an enthusiastic club racer, began offering fiberglass bodies to drop onto Sprite chassis ranging all the way from… more»
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Affordable Survivor: 1972 MG Midget
Classic British sports cars aren’t typically jets in a straight line. However, slipping behind the wheel invariably puts a smile on the driver’s face. They are such good fun that it is easy to see why some people wouldn’t… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 MG Midget
I have always considered my automotive tastes as eclectic, although there was a time when I barely gave small British sports cars more than a passing glance. However, that attitude was born of ignorance because it took only a… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 MG Midget
From 1961 to 1979, the MG Midget was one of MG’s most popular automobiles. It was a pint-sized sports car built over four generations. The U.S. market was a popular destination and increasing safety standards made it harder and… more»
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Broken Brit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I
An MG Midget in prime condition is cheap, hardy, and fun. But here on facebook Marketplace we have a Midget of a different ilk. It’s a 1963 Mark I recovered from a barn, with just about every problem in… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1968 MG Midget
If you’re into small sports cars, they don’t come much shorter than the MG Midget. It was a little roadster built across four generations by MG from 1961 to 1979. Once you get into one of these cars, you… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 MG Midget
In the beginning, there was the cheap, cheerful Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. This car filled the “simple sports car” niche that Donald Healey felt had been vacated as its own cars grew heavier and gained seats. At first, the Bugeye… more»
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Stored Thirty-Five Years: 1970 MG Midget
For fans of simple, cheap fun, we have the perfect winter project. Here on eBay is a 1970 MG Midget bid to $618.94, reserve not met. Stored for over thirty-five years in a climate-controlled environment, this Midget does not… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget
Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
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38k Mile Hermit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I
The MG Midget was a small, 2-seat British sports car built from 1961-79. It began as a badge-engineered version of the Mk II Austin-Healey Sprite and differed in the level of trim provided. This ’63 edition was stored for… more»
