We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. 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. Aseries engined midgets, but as the owner of a 78, i. Find 1978 mg midgets for sale on oodle classifieds. Both the midget and its companion austinhealey sprite received the 65 hp bmc aseries engine, now displacing 1275 cc. The second generation is often considered a better value than the other models. Used 1978 mg values select a 1978 mg model below to get used tradein values and retail prices.
The mark iii mg midget was introduced in october 1966 as a 1967 model. Currently it isnt even hooked up by the belt to the air pump, so it is doing nothing more than cluttering up the engine bay from what i can tell. The mg midget is a small twoseater sports car produced by mg from 1961 to 1979. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. Its low running costs, diminutive size and small purchase price make it the perfect car to drive into the world of classic motoring. Imported from the states in past, it has been in the netherlands for quite some years. 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. Mg mgb technical emission equipment removal i am looking to remove the emissions control system from my 71 mgb gt engine. 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. 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.
Get instant price details on the market value of the 1978 mg midget convertible. This guide will concentrate on the later sprites and their mg badgeengineered brother, the mg midget. The workshop manual, which comprises the fourthand largestportion of this manual, is the official factory manual. 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. Mind you, 60 in the midget feels like 120 in my s8 anyway quote that is the whole point. Currently, the driving experience on the roads in a200 plus bhp sportscar is one of frustration. Find 1979 mg midgets for sale on oodle classifieds. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the mg mtype, mg dtype, mg jtype and mg ttype. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1978 mg mgb convertible. View and download mg midget mark 3 handbook online.
Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. To find the midget auto parts you need, just click the link or photo below to select the parts. It was still an entrylevel sports car, and enthusiasts would usually start with an. 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. Crevier classic cars is offering a 1979 mg midget roadster.
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. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the mg. Either midget or b will be a fun car to own and cheap too. Mg midget classics for sale classics on autotrader.
I bought this handbook on ebay and received it a couple of weeks ago. Its not in good shape but will be a great project car. Buy mg midget, austin healey sprite parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. Car has roll bar, new top, new tires, weber carburetor, and allot of new parts. Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder. 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. Mg midget, austin healey sprite restoration parts and. The mark iii mg midget was introduced in october 1966 as a. Okay, not much of a collectors item but, then again, not much of a price.
Thought i would put my skills to the test and see how it would look with a slight sportmodern look. 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. Parts and accessories for 78 mg midget victoria british ltd. The handbook is new and has been very helpful to someone who has never owned an mg before.
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. Find quality mgb auto parts at our easy to use website. Designing one car and selling it in several different guises and trim levels was a bmc forte and not even the frontline mg brand was immune. Hey its a warm, sunny september day what am i doing in here. Mg for sale 768 used mg cars with prices and features on. Search preowned 1978 mg midget listings to find the best local deals. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. 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. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. New reduced price 1979 mg midget phase iv convertible 1500 engine, manual transmission. It had some service paperwork with it, but no handbook. 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. An everyman roadster, the mg midget is the perfect starter classic. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins.
Designing one car and selling it in several different guises and trim levels was a. Mg classic cars midget 1500 for sale car and classic. Feb, 2009 thought i would put my skills to the test and see how it would look with a slight sportmodern look. 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. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Model overview history of the 19641966 mg midget mk ii. Since the 70s and 80s the mg midget has been the budget sports car of choice and first starter classic of many. I also went through a phase with 1960s era air cooled vws, and its the same story. Used mg midget price guide, average prices, average. Prices have inched up a bit, but value trends show them staying steady for the foreseeable future. The mg midget mk i continued to be built until mid1964, when a number of significant upgrades were introduced. 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.