1979 MG Midget

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The MG Midget was produced from 1961-1979, making the 1979 model year the last of the line and the final expression of a formula that had roots in the Austin-Healey Sprite and a lineage stretching back to MG's prewar sports cars. By 1979, the Midget featured rubber bumpers and adopted the 1,493cc Triumph Spitfire engine in place of the earlier A-Series unit, changes driven by US emissions and safety requirements. Despite those compromises, the Midget retained its essential character: a lightweight two-seat roadster with a manual gearbox, minimal weight, and an open-air driving experience uncomplicated by modern refinements.

This 1979 Midget is finished in Russet Brown over tan vinyl upholstery and is presented by the seller as a largely unmodified example aside from a chrome luggage rack, aftermarket roll bar, and aftermarket stereo speakers. Factory appointments include a black convertible soft top and roll-up windows, 13” Rostyle wheels, front disc brakes, and a 4-speed manual transmission.

The seller reports that the water pump, distributor, fuel pump, and master cylinder have been replaced.