Lot details Registration No: BGO691S Chassis No: GAN6-207378G Mot Expiry: April 2007
The need to comply with forthcoming US safety legislation saw MG revise the design of its Midget sportscar for the final time in 1974. Entering showrooms that October, the resultant MKIV version (as it was unofficially known) was immediately recognisable courtesy of its impact absorbing 'rubber bumpers'. Far better integrated than the similar contrivances found on other American market cars (think Mercedes-Benz W107 SL), the weight penalty they incurred was more than offset by the adoption of a new 1500cc engine. Sourced from the Triumph Spitfire together with an all-synchromesh gearbox, it gave the Midget a notable boost in performance. Capable of over 100mph and known for its tidy handling, the MKIV was well received by the press and public alike.
Finished in British Racing Green with tan vinyl upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "fair" (interior trim) or "good" (engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, chassis, bodywork, paintwork, wheels / tyres) condition. Believed but not warranted to have covered 78,255 miles from new, it is said to have "benefited from a recent service". An inexpensive introduction to soft-top motoring, it is offered for sale with "12 months" MOT certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until April 2007.
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