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The MG Midget is a small two-seater lightweight sports car produced by MG from 1961 to 1979. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG T-type.
5 paź 2021 · The square-shaped rear wheel arches became rounded in January 1972, but in 1974 the rear wheel arches were squared off again due to crash regulations in the US. A total of 236,089 MG Midget cars were sold between 1961 and 1979.
22 wrz 2018 · MG engineers built upon their proven M Type formula to create the J Type Midget, built in street-tuned, open and “Salonette” coupé four-seat J1 and open two-seat J2 forms, as well as race-ready two-seat open J3 and doorless, pure-racing J4 forms; J1s, J3s and J4s became available in mid-1933.
History. The name “Midget” was first used by MG in 1929 ascribed to the M Type, this being MG’s first baby sports car based on the then newly released Morris Minor. Rapid development of the overhead cam sports and racing cars through the early 1930’s led to subsequent C ,D, J, P, Q, and R type Midgets, this being MG’s most exciting ...
2 paź 2024 · In 1961, MG introduced the car that would define the Midget name for generations—the MG Midget Mk I. This model was essentially a badge-engineered version of the Austin-Healey Sprite , featuring a 948cc A-Series engine , producing around 46 horsepower.
The Midget chassis frames were made at Abingdon after 1930, once the move was completed, with forged parts made by Wolseley, and by the James Motor Cycle Co., which had good foundry facilities. The axles and chassis side members were supplied by Wolseley, as were the engines and gearboxes.
18 lip 2024 · What we have here is a 1964 MG Midget MkII that’s almost race ready. Restored and kitted out to FIA -HTP 65 Class specification (including a full FIA roll cage) the car has been built to replicate the iconic livery of Bob Tullius’ Group 44 race team.
