MG Midget (1979)
for sale
Price: US $4,550.00
Price: US $4,550.00
You are bidding on a 1979 MG Midget 1500 convertible. Starting with a rust-free California car, this car has been restored to the highest level. Over $10, 000 in parts alone! Every nut and bolt was removed, re-plated, or
replaced. The body was media-blasted to
its original metal and acid-etch primed inside and out. It was refinished using all of the highest
quality DuPont automotive refinish products. There is not a flaw on the body. When car was reassembled all body rubber weather strips, gaskets and
seals were replaced.
The convertible top frame was media-blasted, refinished
black, and a new Robbins convertible top was installed. The top has never been down.
Engine/Drive Line
Complete engine rebuild with .020 piston assemblies, reconditioned connecting rods with new bolts, machine crankshaft, new camshaft, all new filters, new timing chain, all new valves, all valve guides, hardened
valve seats, all new valve springs, rebuilt carburetor, rebuilt starter, new
water pump, new fuel pump, new radiator ore, all radiator / heater hoses, spark
plugs, plug wires, all filters, new clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, and
throwout bearing, rebuilt 4-speed manual gearbox, resurfaced flywheel, new
clutch slave cylinder, rebuilt clutch master cylinder, new rear axle bearings, axle seals, new battery, complete new exhaust system.
Suspension
New rear leaf springs, all rubber spring bushings, rebuild
front suspension, new front coil springs, both new lower control arms bushing, new sway bar links, and sway bushings, new steering rack boots, new tie rod
ends, new front lever action shock absorbers.
Brakes
All new brake lines, new hydraulic rubber brake hoses, new
rear brake wheel cylinders, brake hardware kits, rear brake shoes, new rear
brake drums, new parking brake cable assemblies, new front disc brake rotors, rebuilt front calipers, new front brake pads, rebuilt master cylinder, all dot
5 silicone fluid used.
Interior
Seats totally disassembled, seat frames and seat tracks
media-blasted and refinished, new seat bottom webbing all new seat foam
installed, new vinyl seat covers installed, all new fitted carpet, all new door
panel kits, new sun visors, new convertible top boot, Craig cassette radio with
front and rear speakers, all new dash switches and steering column switches.
If you are the winning bidder you must submit a PayPal deposit as soon as the auction is over.
The balance will need to be in a bank wire transfer.
Please call 440-488-4041 with any questions.
This car is show ready and probably the finest restored MG Midget in
the world!
update: 2016-12-15
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1979 |
Mileage: | 120,000 | Transmission: | Manual |
Make: | MG | Body Type: | Convertible |
Model: | Midget | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Options: | Cassette Player | Sub Model: | Midget |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Yellow |
For Sale By: | Dealer | Interior Color: | Black |
Disability Equipped: | None | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |