1978 MG Midget 1500
A MG Midget 1500 manufactured in October 1978, finished in black with matching hood and interior and fitted with Rostyle wheels, this car represents one of the final examples of a model that bookended half a century of MG sports car production. Sold new and unregistered by a Blackburn dealer in June 1979, it was subsequently dry-stored for decades and has accumulated just 45 miles from new, retaining its original interior, documentation, and factory-specification condition throughout.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £19,000 (≈ $24K)
- 1979-06-16 →Private saleMr Taylorfull documentation
Purchased new from Dutton Forshaw Ltd. of Blackburn for £2,624.26; the car was never registered and remained dry-stored under protective covers for decades, as a second Midget served as the daily driver. Original bill of sale, purchase receipt, dealer correspondence, Heritage Certificate, handbooks, and both key sets accompany the car.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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