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1974 MG MIDGET Chassis: GAN 513 981 8G French Carte Grise Desirable Round Wheel Arches version. Engine 1275 cm3 Latest version with stainless steel bumpers. 12 000 / 18 000€ Without reserve Introduced in 1964, the MG Midget is a roadster based on the Austin-Healey Sprite. The intentioń was to make a lightweight vehicle, providing good driving sensations for young people. When it came out, it was powered by a 948 cm3 block, then a 1098 cm3 from 1962, which developed 56 horsepower. This was more than enough power for its light weight of 700 kg. Between the USA and England, the MG Midget was a commercial success, selling no fewer than 260,000 models before its production ended in 1979. The example we are offering is a Mark III Round Wheel Arches, first registered on March 14, 1974, and equipped with the famous 1275 cm3 engine. Delivered new in the UK, it is presented in an attractive navy blue hue, with the steering wheel on the left (modified during its life). The test drive revealed a pleasant car, with kart-like handling and a well-functioning engine. The interior is in good condition, with clean seats and a crack-free dashboard. Ideal for neo-collectors as well as the more discerning, the Midget is packed with charms and benefits from a wide availability of spare parts. 1974 MG MIDGET Chassis: GAN 513 981 8G French registration Desirable Round Wheel Arches version. Engine 1275 cm3 Latest version with stainless steel bumpers. 12 000 / 18 000€ Without reserve Introduced in 1964, the MG Midget was a roadster based on the Austin-Healey Sprite. The intentioń was to make a light vehicle, providing good driving sensations for young people. When it came out, it was powered by a 948 cm3 block, then a 1098 cm3 from 1962, which developed 56 horsepower. This was more than enough power for a car weighing just 700 kg. Between the United States and England, the MG Midget was a commercial success, selling no fewer than 260,000 models before its production ended in 1979. The example we are offering is a Mark III Round Wheel Arches, first registered on 14 March 1974 and equipped with the famous 1275 cm3 engine. Delivered new in the UK, it comes in an attractive Navy Blue colour, with the steering wheel on the left (modified during its life). The road test revealed a pleasant car, with go-kart-like handling and a well-functioning engine. The interior is in good condition, with clean seats and a dashboard free of cracks. Ideal for neo-collectors as well as the more experienced, the Midget is packed with charm and benefits from a wide availability of spare parts.

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1974 MG MIDGET Chassis: GAN 513 981 8G French Carte Grise Desirable Round Wheel Arches version. Engine 1275 cm3 Latest version with stainless steel bumpers. 12 000 / 18 000€ Without reserve Introduced in 1964, the MG Midget is a roadster based on the Austin-Healey Sprite. The intentioń was to make a lightweight vehicle, providing good driving sensations for young people. When it came out, it was powered by a 948 cm3 block, then a 1098 cm3 from 1962, which developed 56 horsepower. This was more than enough power for its light weight of 700 kg. Between the USA and England, the MG Midget was a commercial success, selling no fewer than 260,000 models before its production ended in 1979. The example we are offering is a Mark III Round Wheel Arches, first registered on March 14, 1974, and equipped with the famous 1275 cm3 engine. Delivered new in the UK, it is presented in an attractive navy blue hue, with the steering wheel on the left (modified during its life). The test drive revealed a pleasant car, with kart-like handling and a well-functioning engine. The interior is in good condition, with clean seats and a crack-free dashboard. Ideal for neo-collectors as well as the more discerning, the Midget is packed with charms and benefits from a wide availability of spare parts. 1974 MG MIDGET Chassis: GAN 513 981 8G French registration Desirable Round Wheel Arches version. Engine 1275 cm3 Latest version with stainless steel bumpers. 12 000 / 18 000€ Without reserve Introduced in 1964, the MG Midget was a roadster based on the Austin-Healey Sprite. The intentioń was to make a light vehicle, providing good driving sensations for young people. When it came out, it was powered by a 948 cm3 block, then a 1098 cm3 from 1962, which developed 56 horsepower. This was more than enough power for a car weighing just 700 kg. Between the United States and England, the MG Midget was a commercial success, selling no fewer than 260,000 models before its production ended in 1979. The example we are offering is a Mark III Round Wheel Arches, first registered on 14 March 1974 and equipped with the famous 1275 cm3 engine. Delivered new in the UK, it comes in an attractive Navy Blue colour, with the steering wheel on the left (modified during its life). The road test revealed a pleasant car, with go-kart-like handling and a well-functioning engine. The interior is in good condition, with clean seats and a dashboard free of cracks. Ideal for neo-collectors as well as the more experienced, the Midget is packed with charm and benefits from a wide availability of spare parts.

Estimate 12 000 - 18 000 EUR

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