Wind Back Time
MG Midget 1980
Specifications
Description
The MG Midget is a small two-seater sports car produced by the MG division of the British Motor Corporation from 1961 to 1979. It revived a famous name used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG-T-type.
To meet US federal regulations, large black plastic bumpers were added to the front and rear and the ride height was increased. The increased displacement of the new engine was better able to cope with the increasing emission regulations. Although the horsepower ratings were similar (65 bhp – home market) the 1493 cc engine produced more torque. The increased output combined with taller gear ratios resulted in faster acceleration (12 seconds 0–60 compared to 13 for the 1275 cc version) and top speed of just over 100 mph. The round rear-wheel arches were now square again, to increase the body strength. The last car was made on 7 December 1979, after 73,899 of the last version had been made. A least number of MG Midgets were titled in 1980, and appear as 1980 models, like this one.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- First Registered in the United Kingdom on the 3rd of April 1980.
- Two Owners in total. One Owner in UK & one owner in UK & New Zealand (Owner Import) – car was imported to New Zealand in Feb 2011.
- Complete Restoration work was undertaken in the UK in 1990's. $$$ spent. Documentation showing restoration work available.
- Full NZ / MAF compliance including extensive under bodywork and re seal.
- Twin SU Carburettor
- Chassis Number: GAN6-215970G
- Spare wheel & Jack available
- Owner's Handbook available
- Over $14K worth of servicing / maintenance records (since car's been in New Zealand) available with car. This includes Recon gearbox July 2011 and Recon Engine March 2014, rust repairs etc.
- Hood and Tonneau Covers in good condition
- Interior in Good condition
- Great Driver – very nippy little car. All works as it should.
- Handles & Performs Extremely Well. A real Fun Car to Drive.
A real high performance car, these cars were once referred to as the people's Ferrari.
It catches the eye from the word GO. These MG's got approx 37 miles per gallon on the Highway, 25 miles per gallon around town and unlimited fun per gallon anywhere.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.
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For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 3106485 / +64 (0) 274 990020. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
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NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
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The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
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For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
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