Used 1975 MG Midget for sale in Clearwater, FL

1975 MG Midget for Sale. 1500 cc 4 cylinder engine, 4 speed manual transmission, front power disc brakes, 13" painted steel wheels with trim rings and matching spare, triple wipers, chrome driving mirrors, beautiful Mustard colored exterior with color keyed engine and trunk compartments, detailed undercarriage, black convertible top, black bucket seat interior, day night mirror, shoulder belts. This is one of the cleanest MG Midgets we have ever seen! This one will be a fun car to drive at a great price! Automotive History: The MG Midget is a small two-seater 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. For the fourth generation MG Midget to meet US federal regulations, large black plastic bumpers were added to the front and rear and the ride heights were increased. The increased ride heights affected handling, and anti-roll bars were added to help with the higher centre of gravity. The A-Series engine was replaced by the 1493 cc unit from the Triumph Spitfire, coupled to a modified Morris Marina gearbox with synchromesh on all four gears. The increased displacement of the new engine was better able to cope with the increasing emission regulations. Although the horsepower ratings were similar (65 bhp - home market) the 1493 cc engine produced more torque. The increased output combined with taller gear ratios resulted in faster acceleration (12 seconds 0-60 compared to 13 for the 1275 cc version) and top speed of just over 100 mph. The last car was made on 7 December 1979, after 73,899 of the last version had been made. The last 500 home-market cars were painted black. A least number of MG Midgets were titled in 1980, and appear as 1980 models.