While twin overhead cams, aluminum heads, and 5-speed transmissions are all exciting, there’s something very appealing about a simple little car like the MG Midget. It’s everything you need to define it as a car, and nothing more, much like, say, a pizza margherita or simple pasta and tomato sauce. And true to both, because there’s not a bunch of fancy features to distract the driver/eater, the basic product is a test of its maker’s abilities. Just as some chefs can make a great pizza margherita, so MG made some great sports cars, and with the Midget, they proved that even the most basic, stripped down of sports cars could still be a lot of fun. You can find this 1974 MG Midget for sale for $4000 in Keller, TX.
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Little Car, Big World – 1974 MG Midget
March 27, 2014More MG – 1972 MG Midget
January 23, 2014The smallest of sports cars were still quick sellers when new – MG Midgets and Triumph Spitfires hit positions 3 and 4, respectively, on the Sports & Exotic Car ragtop list. And it’s not surprising, really – simple drivetrains and Italian-ish styling made for a compelling experience. By the 1970s, Midgets had received some compelling upgrades, including a fixed convertible top, 1275cc A-series engine, and several US-mandated safety features, along with a short-lived switch to rounded rear wheel arches and split rear bumpers. Those last design changes made the 1972-73 Midget the most attractive of its range. Unfortunately, it was also detuned with lowered compression to comply with new emissions regulations, so you had to make do with a stock 54.5hp. However, the ubiquity of the A-series engine means upgrades are fairly straightforward, 40ish years on. You can find this stock-looking 1972 MG Midget for sale in Mesa, AZ for $3995 (or less, if you’re willing to risk an auction for some savings).

