1977 MG Midget

Convertible

1493 cc

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

Fall is a wonderful time of year to own a Classic British Convertible Sports Car!! I have for sell one of the nicest MG Midgets you will find listed anywhere! This is a solid rust free 1977 MG Midget 1500 which has the large 1493 cc engine and synchronized transmission. A fully restored Texas car that has been treated to a beautiful “Early British Era” styling. By this I mean the large “rubber bumpers” have been removed and original 1968 chrome bumpers have been used giving it that classic look! This MG was originally yellow but it has been completely stripped down and totally repainted a beautiful “Dodge Viper Red” with Urethane Paint. (I have pics that I will include of this process showing the solid condition of this midget.) The following is just part of what has been done during the restoration of this car: Rust Free Texas car with only ~39,363 miles. Very solid & strong engine. Body completely stripped down, prepped, primed and repainted Dodge Viper Red with Urethane Paint. Full under coat of frame, pan and wheel wells. Replaced gaskets and seals. New 20w50 racing oil & filter. New Weber 32/36 down draft carburetor and intake manifold - manual choke. Upgraded high performance ignition. New header and free flowing exhaust system. Great sound! (Over $200.00 spent on mufflers to get correct sound tone!) New breaks, rotors, bearings, fuel lines, tank, wiring. New Tires, trim rings, tie rods, spindles & related hardware. New upper & lower ball joints. New poly bushings and sway bar. New high flow electric fuel pump with gauge to supply Weber carburetor correctly. Smaller custom MG steering wheel. New carpet inside both car & trunk – clean and tidy interior. Original crack free glass –still has 1983 Texas auto sticker still on the windshield. High end, high quality custom convertible cloth top. Professionally installed & fitted. Original 1968 chrome bumpers with bumper guards. New wiring within the detailed, clutter free engine compartment. New dash top, 60’s era mirror on center rod, new seat belts. Correct gauges. New lights, lenses and seals. Complete sound deadening material installed in the interior. All rubber trim replaced – windshield, trunk, side windows, gas tank filler, doors, hood, etc… all!! (Even on the vent windows!) Custom front grill with custom MG grill badge. High intensity custom headlights. 3 new wiper arms & blades. New battery and cables. This was a full 1 year restoration with attention to all details!! It drives, handles and shifts like a vintage English race car!! Very impressive performance with the Weber carburetor and free flowing exhaust system!! Always gets attention whenever it is on the road or parked. I have owned several British Sports Cars over the years but this one has them all beat! Highly dependable and very tight with the new top up. As all British sports cars should be, the radio is no longer installed. The console has been removed which continues with the classic look and aids in a more roomy interior. Note – I have almost all the original parts that came off the car and they will be included with the car to the winning bidder. These include – front & rear rubber bumpers, carburetor., steering wheel, stock exhaust system, radio console, smog parts, assorted other various parts. Has to be worth ~$800.00 collectively if wanting to sell separately. The following is all I can see that would still need addressed, Horn not installed to custom steering wheel but will hook right up to stock one. Install front turn signals if wanted – have several I will include to use. Small bit of wiring – front signals/horn. Gas gauge stopped working (wire I’m sure since the sending unit is new), add small bit of carpeting over rear wheel wells on interior. All very minor and easy work over the winter months. All hard work has been completed!! A real blast to drive as well as a car show queen!! I have a large file of receipts of parts and work done as well as the restoration pics that are included. A huge amount of time and money has been spent on this MG to get it looking and running like it is!! Not many out there can compare at the price I have it at! Always garaged stored. Be sure to read over my listing completely – I try to cover as much as I can and attach as many pics as possible on the cars I sell! Please e-mail with any and all questions prior to bidding. I will answer all and post all questions & replies. Can also send additional pics if wanted. Just let me know. As nice as this car is please note as with any vintage used car it is being sold “As is As Described to the best of my knowledge”. No guarantees or warranty implied. The restoration was not done by a professional shop but by an experienced enthusiast who has worked on many cars in the past. The reserve is very modest and fair compared to the amount of money and time that has been spent! These little MG's were fragile to begin with and to still find one in this condition is a rare find! Winning bidder must pay a deposit of $500.00 within 24 hours of auction close through PayPal with remaining balance due within 5 days by cash or bank transfer. Transportation is buyers responsibility but will work with you on timing. On Nov-13-15 at 15:21:28 PST, seller added the following information: I have had several questions around my reserve and what it is. I do not give out the reserve on my auctions to be fair to all bidders. But I can tell you the reserve for this MG is vastly below what the NADA Classic Guide list for a 1977 MG Midget in average condition (Which this is above)! I have attached their value & condition guide below and you can also go to their web site to verify. Thanks for all the interest!! You wont be disappointed!!! 1977 MG Midget Mark IV 2 Door Roadster Values Original MSRP Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable ‘as-is’. This value does not represent a ‘parts car’. Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered ‘Daily Drivers’ and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. ">Low Retail Average Retail Value This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A ‘20-footer’.">Average Retail High Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle *. * '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concours judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility.">High Retail Base Price $4,150 $4,600 $8,150 $18,300 Options: (add) TOTAL PRICE: $4,150 $4,600 $8,150 $18,300 Search Local Cars for Sale Find 1977 MG Midget listings near you Powered by AutoTrader Classics Classic Car Insurance Get a Collector insurance quote in three easy steps Provided by Sell your Classic Car Whatever your wheels, we keep it rolling out the door Powered by Classic Car Resources Search local used car listings1981 or newer? Get the full vehicle historySell your car now on AutoTrader Classics Buy a classic car price guideFree insurance quote for your classic carSave BIG with State Farm® Value Type Definitions Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable ‘as-is’. This value does not represent a ‘parts car’. Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered ‘Daily Drivers’ and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Average Retail Value This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A ‘20-footer’. High Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle *. * '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concours judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility. Note: Vehicles/Vessels in exceptional condition can be worth a significantly higher value than the Average Retail Price shown.