1968 MG Midget

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Re: 1968 MG Midget

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SiC wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:11 pmI guess a cover car still around 26 years later makes a nice story. Feels like it probably should stay Iris Blue given it's history with it.
I'd paint it a colour that's actually nice to celebrate it no longer being made of wob.
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I don't actually mind the baby blue colour. This is what it should look like correctly on an early model - without it in various shades of pickled blue/primrose undercoat paint mixed with patches of grey primer.

Iirc wheels should be grey, not these white. Certainly not the body colour that mine are in.

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This actually looks not too bad either. Presumably a grey as looks darker than Iris Blue? Probably would get away with not painting the engine bay with this colour too.
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Red would be my favourite though. Just full body respray for that.
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I like that blue tbh.
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I like it too.
Always nice to see cars in actual colours.
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SiC wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:52 pm I don't actually mind the baby blue colour. This is what it should look like correctly on an early model -
That doesn't look too bad, your car looks "bluer", if that makes any sense.
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Iris blue looks quite similar to my Pontiac. Nice color, works well on big and small cars, particularly ones with a lot of curves, the shadows and highlights show up well.
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That one looks like Speedwell blue, a Frogeye colour.
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Done a bit of digging and found the original adverts on both. No way would I spend what they are asking for on a Midget. I'll leave the Boomers and olders to blow their retirement savings on such things.
Simply amazing MG Midget for sale at South Norfolk Classics
Previously sold twice by ourselves
1963 MG Midget 1098 in outstanding condition.
Manufactured in 1963 as a RHD export model and sold to West Africa this stunning Midget then returned to the UK in 1965 ( hence the “C” prefix)
Finished in Iris Blue with Blue leather, brand new Black soft top, brand new side screens, full Blue tonneau cover.
It’s perfect underneath, mechanically perfect and drives like a dream.
26000 recorded miles.
Substantial restoration between 2013 and 2016.
Impeccable condition all round.
Nice history file.
You would be hard pushed to find a better example.
Usual dealer facilities
Absolutely any inspection welcome
Part exchange considered
Our asking price includes free delivery within 200 miles from IP224EU.
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Now available for online purchase at South Norfolk Classics
We sold this stunning Midget earlier on this year and are delighted to have taken it back in part exchange and offer it for sale once again.
Possibly the prettiest Midget that we have offered for sale.
Very rare GAN1 chassis
1962 MG Midget MK1 in the very unusual and rare factory colour of Ice Blue.
Matching numbers car with original 948cc engine.
32000 miles.
Fitted with an original works hardtop with all the correct fittings which has been fully restored and painted in the correct colour of Old English White.
The Midget still retains its original Blue interior which is piped in Grey.
The Midget comes with full weather gear including hood frame and two soft tops one in Black and one in Blue, also the side windows and storage bag are both present.
A nice little touch is an additional boot lid with fitted stainless steel boot rack.
The MK1 was first registered in England and it has since spent time in both Northern and Southern Ireland.
The current registration number ALZ9861 is a NI plate so fully legal in the UK.
There is a vast amount of paperwork with the car and very recently a bill for £2700 for full recommissioning and hard top restoration.
Although MOT exempt we have had the Midget MOTd for a year with no advisories.
The Midget is a really fine example with lovely paintwork, beautiful detailed engine bay, excellent underneath and a lovely mellow interior.
Good GAN 1 chassis number Midgets are becoming increasingly rare and desirable so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment.
Absolutely any inspection welcome
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Mental prices, that's about four times what a Midget is worth.
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Re: 1968 MG Midget

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Playing Devils Advocate if you can't or won't do the work to restore one yourself then buying something like these is probably cheaper than buying one and restoring it, assuming you can find someone to do it in a reasonable time frame.
Once the boys came along between them and working in London I had no time at all to work on my cars.
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