EXCERPT FROM "THE SPRITES AND MIDGETS" BY ERIC DYMOCK

"There are cars which inspire respect and there are cars which demand it. There are cars which inspire awe and there are cars which deserve it. There are cars which remain unloved and cars which invite derision. But a few earn something special. Perhaps because they are relatively cheap and likely to crop up in the early years of a motoring lifetime, because they display special qualities of performance or handlnig, or perhaps through a reputation for strength and reliability, or even because they tend to be used purely for pleasure, some cars inspire real affection.

EXCERPT FROM "THE SPRITES AND MIDGETS" BY ERIC DYMOCK

The Austin-Healy Sprites and MG Midgets, whose production spanned the 21 years between 1958 and 1979, were cars on which successive generations of (mostly) young drivers learned the feel of a sensitive, responsive, small sports car. There were cars on which the impecunious and the enthusiastic could work without tears, or too many special tools. They were cars which could be bought cheaply and run for next to nothing. There were cars upon which even the ungenerous insurance companies would sometimes look kindly because they were never so fast as to constitute an unacceptable risk."*

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

The MG Midget MkIII was in production from 1966 to 1969. Announced for London Motor Show; unchanged externally [from the MkII] but fitted with detuned Mini-Cooper S 1275 engine; hood fixed to rear deck; larger cockpit opening.

There were a total of 8330 MG Midgets made in 1967 worldwide. All were made in Abington.

UK prices 1966-1967 £684*

VINTAGE ROAD AND TRACK ARTICLE

Read the 1967 Road and Track article comparing the MG Midget MkIII and a Triumph Spitfire Mk 3. Great stuff! download 7MB

1965 MIDGET MKII SALES BROCHURE

Courtesy of the MG Driver's Club. Sales Brochure

RACING PEDIGREE

To this day, MG Midgets are still racing and winning.
http://www.mgbexperience.com/sport/scca.html

OWNER HISTORY

This car still draws attention and brings smiles to passerbys!

I have owned the car since the summer of 1991 and have extensively restored it spending well over $7000. This car is restored 99% with few cosmetic items that can be given attention if so desired. It was restored with the intention of long term ownership, not fixed up for a quick sale. As it has always been a project car, it has less than 4,000 miles on the clock since the mechanics have been finished.

Why sell? I no longer have the garage space.

I will have a difficult time parting with this car. I have put in many, many hours to bring it to this condition and can only hope that it's new owner will give it the attention it deserves.