Find 1979 mg midgets for sale on oodle classifieds. The mg midget is a small twoseater sports car produced by mg from 1961 to 1979. Parts and accessories for 78 mg midget victoria british ltd. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the mg. Okay, not much of a collectors item but, then again, not much of a price. Search preowned 1978 mg midget listings to find the best local deals. Real hardcover book 374 page shop service repair manual for all versions of the 19751979 mg midget 1500 covering all aspects of repair including engine transmission clutch fuel system brakes and much more includes also owners manuals in 374 pages in new, neveropened condition. Thought i would put my skills to the test and see how it would look with a slight sportmodern look. The mark iii mg midget was introduced in october 1966 as a. Classic insurance, no car tax if pre jan 1973 registered, cheap bits, easy to maintain and best of all no depreciation if you maintain its condition.
View and download mg midget mark 3 handbook online. Designing one car and selling it in several different guises and trim levels was a. Designing one car and selling it in several different guises was a british motor company forte. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1978 mg mgb convertible. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The mg midget can trace its lineage back to the austinhealey frogeye sprite, the car which brought affordable sports car motoring to the british public in 1958. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1974 mg midget mk iii and assess the current state of the classic car market. I bought this handbook on ebay and received it a couple of weeks ago. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 mg midget mk iv and assess the current state of the classic car market. In 1961 the austinhealey sprite mk2 arrived, and with it the badge engineered mg midget a better appointed version that shared the majority of components with its austinhealey. Feb, 2009 thought i would put my skills to the test and see how it would look with a slight sportmodern look. Buy mg midget, austin healey sprite parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast.
It was the same engine as the mini cooper s, but detuned, and it could push the boxy little roadster to 60 mph in 14. Aseries engined midgets, but as the owner of a 78, i. An everyman roadster, the mg midget is the perfect starter classic. This guide will concentrate on the later sprites and their mg badgeengineered brother, the mg midget. To find the midget auto parts you need, just click the link or photo below to select the parts. If youre doing a complete restoration or just need a few parts for your 78 mg midget, northwest import parts has a full selection of midget car parts. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. Bmcs sprite was badged from inception as an austinhealey but secondgeneration sprites shared all but grille and badges with an mg that revived the prewwii midget designation. Mg midget, austin healey sprite restoration parts and. Car has roll bar, new top, new tires, weber carburetor, and allot of new parts. Used 1978 mg values select a 1978 mg model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new mg midget convertible. If you are wondering whats my car really worth, use our car price guide for a free online car value and guide to book price.
Prices have inched up a bit, but value trends show them staying steady for the foreseeable future. Since the 70s and 80s the mg midget has been the budget sports car of choice and first starter classic of many. Its low running costs, diminutive size and small purchase price make it the perfect car to drive into the world of classic motoring. The mg midget and b even those made in 1979 with ugly rubber baby buggy bumpers are designed, engineered, and built with, at bottom, late 1950s technology. Mg midget 196179 had there been a world championship of badge engineering award, the nowdefunct british motor corporation bmc would have won it at a trot.
The mg midget mk i continued to be built until mid1964, when a number of significant upgrades were introduced. I also went through a phase with 1960s era air cooled vws, and its the same story. Both the midget and its companion austinhealey sprite received the 65 hp bmc aseries engine, now displacing 1275 cc. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. As a recent buyer of a 1973 mg, i needed the book to deal with the car i got a great set of wheels, btw. Either midget or b will be a fun car to own and cheap too. Currently, the driving experience on the roads in a200 plus bhp sportscar is one of frustration. New reduced price 1979 mg midget phase iv convertible 1500 engine, manual transmission. Mg classic cars midget 1500 for sale car and classic.
So although the mg midget buyers guide shows the average price and average mileage, it should be taken as a starting point, rather than an exact indicator of the price you should expect to pay for a specifc used mg midget. Its not in good shape but will be a great project car. Mind you, 60 in the midget feels like 120 in my s8 anyway quote that is the whole point. Find quality mgb auto parts at our easy to use website. Imported from the states in past, it has been in the netherlands for quite some years. The workshop manual, which comprises the fourthand largestportion of this manual, is the official factory manual. The mark iii mg midget was introduced in october 1966 as a 1967 model. Mg mgb technical emission equipment removal i am looking to remove the emissions control system from my 71 mgb gt engine. Used mg midget price guide, average prices, average.
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It was still an entrylevel sports car, and enthusiasts would usually start with an. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the mg mtype, mg dtype, mg jtype and mg ttype. It had some service paperwork with it, but no handbook. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Mg midget classics for sale classics on autotrader. The handbook is new and has been very helpful to someone who has never owned an mg before. Hey its a warm, sunny september day what am i doing in here.