1976 MG Midget

Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

GAN6UG1701546

Gasoline

1976 MG ROADSTER ** 9700 ORIGINAL MILES!! ALMOST NEW CAR SURVIVING 36 YEARS IN NEAR NEW CONDITION! ESTATE CAR....9700 ACTUAL MILES DAMASK RED MIDGET ROADSTER SPECIAL Only a handful of cars have enjoyed the popularity of MG 2 seat roadsters. Only a few have had such a strong influence on sports car ownership and/or amateur racing. More than any other make, MG was responsible for introducing the joys of sports cars to American enthusiasts. The roadster offered here has just 9700 miles. It is one of the lowest mile,original cars of its kind in the world. Making it even more desirable, is the fact that is a true Factory Special. The previous owner had the car for twenty six years. It was always garaged and kept on blocks when not driven. HISTORY OF MG The midget history dates back to 1928. Cecil Kimber ran Morris Garages, the Oxford service operation which William Morris had established. Morris began building sporting specials and two seat open roadsters, named the M-type Midget. These forerunners to later cars were a huge success. They were attractive, well proportioned and fun to drive, and they were driven! MG created the first 750CC car to reach 120mph, and later on the first car of any kind to top 200mph. The two letters, MG, simply stand for "Morris Garages". As stated, the car offered here is an original car with 9700 miles. This is an average of 275 miles driven per year. It has not had any body work or interior work of any kind. Even the tires are the original Perelli's. The entire car is completely original. I will show you the entire car inside and out with close up pictures and descriptions. No attempt will be made to cover up or conceal any flaws or areas of concern. I will offer you my opinions and evaluations as we go through it step by step. The interior is exactly like it left the factory 36 years ago. That is what I see. Yes, it has been driven a few miles but I can not find any flaws. These cars are very sporty and comfortable. The interior appointments are well placed, the seats are comfortable and supportive with the shift lever in exactly the right place. A true sports car. The rich black interior compliments the bold Damask Red Special exterior. The exterior is completely original. There has never been any paint work of any kind. The Damask Red paint is all there, no check marks of any kind. This is the very best color for this car. It goes perfectly with the black rockers, black top and black interior. There are some faded spots only seen by a trained eye. I chose to leave them in order to present the car as completely original. Every seam, body line and panel fit is like brand new. The top, boot and drivers cover are original and in very good condition. Notice the exact fit of the top with the windows up. This is not common to these cars, especially one that is 36 years old. This year car has a bigger engine than previous models, which came as a result of MG's merger into British Leyland in the late 1960s. It is a Triumph Spitfire with a displacement of 1493 cc. The four speed gearbox is also fully synchronized. This little car has big performance. It will squeeze past 100 mph with solid, steady handling. Under the bonnet you will find the engine and all of the compartment very close to the way it left the factory, fresh and white glove clean. The trunk is just like it was when it left the factory. The original spare tire and jack are in place. It is spotlessly clean. The under carriage is as the rest of the car, solid as the day it left the factory. This is a first time offering. A true sports car with exceptionally low miles. It needs nothing and it is presented just in time for a full season of fun in the sun. It is a strong running car. It shifts smoothly. It hugs the road and cruises at highway speeds with tightness and precise handling. There are no rattles or mechanical issues of any kind, period! You just do not find them like this. An almost new car that has survived for 36 years in near new condition. If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Our reserve is fair and represents a wonderful value. This is the kind of investment you will not tire of. Always new and exciting. Something no one else has. Welcome to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF CLASSIC CARS. We want you to enjoy your classic car and to bid with confidence. We will not offer cars that do not meet our standards of inspection. We present each automobile as accurately as we can. No known defect will be covered up. Keep in mind these are vintage automobiles that all need something. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. This is part of the fun of owning something that almost no one else has, a part of motoring history. Take the time to understand your classic car. It will increase in value. BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE READ ABOUT US AND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. Please bear in mind that if you are the winning bidder, vehicles are available for pick up ONLY during business hours Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EVERYONE LOOKS AT VEHICLES THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES. Even experienced buyers do not see things you might see. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK BEFORE YOU BID. Keep in mind these vehicles need attention, they need to be tweaked and time needs to be spent in order to know their strengths and weaknesses. My suggestion is to get familiar with your classic car. You purchased an old vehicle to experience motoring FROM THAT ERA. These classics are much different than today’s modern vehicles. Wear and tear is a part of all used vehicles. Age, road conditions, maintenance and pride of previous owners are all part of a vehicles condition. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD WHERE IS AS IS. We have provided as much information as we can to assist bidders. However, it is the responsibility of you, as a buyer, to check out the vehicle before bidding. If you have questions or doubts or are unable to get funded, please do not bid. Ask any questions you may have before bidding. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of any statements we make regarding the condition of the vehicle and the included equipment. We make no guarantee as to the accuracy of our descriptions. We are a bonded, licensed dealer and have been in business for over twenty years. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Winning bidder must contact us via phone or email within 24 hours of auction end, and confirm payment arrangements at that time. In order to complete this purchase, a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. If you need assistance with making shipping arrangements, you may call 1-888-863-6878. It is imperative that your shipping company contact us to make an appointment for pick-up 24 hours in advance. Vehicles can be picked up ONLY during business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. AS IS - NO WARRANTY It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. ALL REPAIRS WILL BE SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. We welcome you or your agent to inspect this vehicle before bidding. All of our vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We will, at no cost to you, pick you up at Bishop International Airport. Please call 810-691-5590 to set up an appointment. The seller will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements about the vehicle. The information on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. All Michigan buyers are required to pay the 6% sales tax and applicable fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Michigan law requires us to collect and FORWARD all applicable state taxes to your state. Canadian and other foreign buyers are NOT required to pay 6% Michigan sales tax as long as the vehicle is exported. Tag and title fees not included. The State of Michigan does not keep record of vehicle miles older than 10 years. Vehicles older than 10 years will show the miles as exempt on the title.