1966 MG Midget Mark II Registration Number: MPT 895D Chassi...

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£9,500

1966 MG Midget Mark II

Registration Number: MPT 895D
Chassis Number: G-AN3/45319
Recorded Mileage: c.13,500 miles

- Original UK/Home Market car
- Extensive accompanying history file

Launched in Monte-Carlo in May 1958 as a low-cost entry model, the Sprite was designed by Donald Healey but made by BMC in Abingdon, Oxford. So it was hardly surprising that the success of the design would lead to an MG version, the “Midget”. The new Midget was a sports car in the traditional MG mould; small, inexpensive, fast (enough), and safer with predictable handling. Above all, it was fun! 

In 1964 the new ‘GAN-3’ Midget Mark II was revealed, with a new and more comfortable cockpit, wind up windows, quarter-lights, better instrumentation, lockable doors, removeable/stowable roof, and the option of wire wheels. The biggest change however was improved rear suspension and a boost in performance, the 1098cc engine now produced a heady 59bhp due to a new three-branch manifold and cylinder head improvements. 

This very attractive example, a genuine RHD/Home Market car was specified from new in Tartan Red with a black vinyl interior, to be despatched on 13th December 1965 to its first owner in Durham, possibly as an early Christmas gift?

The MG’s history picks up again in 1982 when it was acquired by a Mr.Forrester, who kept the Midget until 1995, at which point changing hands to a Mr. Edwards. Mr. Edwards owned the MG from then until passing ownership to Mr. Ryan, who retained the car until 2022. For the last few years the Midget has been owned by a mature lady owner who has now decided to give up driving and to find a new home for the car.

Still finished in its original colour scheme, and fitted with a set of smart wire wheels, the MG is offered complete with a thick history file dating back to 1982, containing various receipts for extensive restoration work, current and older MoT certificates, current V5C and older registration documents, and usefully the BMHT Heritage Certificate for the chassis. 

Remaining a stand out example of the marque, this bright Midget is a truly charming 1960s British sportscar in the best tradition.