MG Midget Mk III
Overview
| Produced: |
1966-1969, 22415 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
After a short production run of just 2 years the Mk II Midget made way for the Mk III in 1966. The Mk III would remain in production until the Midgets demise in 1979. The 1966-1969 Mk III cars featured a new 1275cc A-Series engine, a proper folding hood, new trim and bumpers.
In 1969 the Midget received a typical 70's British Leyland make-over, consisting of a new black plastic grille, BL badges, Rostyle wheels and more plastic trim. In 1972 the rear wheel arches were changed to a round design, although this reverted to the original design in 1974 due to crash safety concerns.
The Midget Mk III continued in production until 1979, although from 1974 it received a new "rubber bumper" body. (see separate entry). Practical Classics October 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Austin Healey Sprite and MG Midget (1958-1979). Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1275cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 70.61mm x 81.3mm | 8.7 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 mph | 14.6 s | 30 mpg |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Little wonder - MG Midgets |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2011 | |||
| Little wonder - MG Midgets - The MG Midget is 50 years old and the archetypal small sports car is still a favourite. So which of the four main variants suits you? | ||||
| Article |
Classic Evolution - Mighty Midgets |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2011 | |||
| Classic Evolution - Mighty Midgets - John Simister helps PC celebrate the 50-year evolution of MG's small sports car. 1959 Austin-Healey (Frogeye) Sprite, 1963 MG Midget MKI, 1972 MG Midget MKIII, 1977 MG Midget 1500, 1965 Frontline Midget. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget (1958-1979) |
112 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2009 | |||
| Buying Guide Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget - The guide to buying a top-notch Spridget lick Clarkson's | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - MG Midget 1961-1979 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2005 | |||
| Buying guide - MG Midget 1961-1979 - The MG Midget offers inexpensive and reliable classic thrills, but you still need to buy carefully to avoid emotional and financial disaster. | ||||
| Article |
20 great classics do battle |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| 20 great classics do battle - There's never been a showdown like this before. 20 of the most popular classics of all time go head to head at the Classic Cars test track. How does your favourite fare? | ||||
| Article |
Small is beautiful |
38 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2005 | |||
| Small is beautiful - All the best things come in small packages, as the saying goes, and the Midget and Mini are certainly little gems. Less is definitely more when it comes to driving, owning and buying, but which should you choose? We investigate on your behalf. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer ownership guide - MG Midget |
124 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2003 | |||
| Buyer ownership guide - MG Midget - The sporty badge-engineered Austin-Healey Sprite offers good value soft-top motoring. If you fancy the wind in your hair, here's what you should know. | ||||
| Article |
From Cradle to Grave - Small time - MG Midget |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2002 | |||
| Small time - You can't fail to have fun in an MG Midget, whether you're in the spartan Mk I or the more practical 1500. David Lillywhite compares the first and last of the toy racers. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars Spring 2001 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars Spring 2001 | |||
| MG Midget vs Morgan three-wheeler - We relive the thrills of fast sporting cars for dashing young chaps. Thirties-style. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - MG Midgets/Austin-Healey Sprites |
78 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2000 | |||
| Buyers Guide - MG Midgets/Austin-Healey Sprites - Good things often come in small packages and the Sprite/Midget is one of them. WiIl Holman looks over the Kylie Minogue of classic cars. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide: MG Midget 1961-79 - Perfectly formed |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide: MG Midget 1961-79 - Perfectly formed - With its DIY-friendly running gear and traditional driving experience, the Midget makes the perfect starter classic. Here's what you need to know about MG's smallest sports car. | ||||
| Article |
Marvellous Midgets |
10 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Summer 2011 | |||
| Marvellous Midgets - To celebrate 50 years of MG's affordable sportscar, we've arranged a family reunion with its Sprite sibling to see which is the best buy. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - MG Midget (1961-1979) |
59 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 27 October 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - MG Midget (1961-1979) - Small it might be - but with all the right bits, in all the right places, the MG Midget is a bungle of classic fun. MATT GEORGE finds out why. | ||||
| Article |
Miles of smiles |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2010 | |||
| Miles of smiles - Since the Sprite's launch, there have been many imitators - but there's nothing quite like the real thing. | ||||
| Article |
The lost traveller - Midgets Big Adventure |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2010 | |||
| The lost traveller - Midgets Big Adventure - Life a little dull? Take one MG Midget and drive it alone around the world. Roy Locock did. | ||||
| Article |
What's the worst that can happen...when MG shrinks the sports car? |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2006 | |||
| What's the worst that can happen...when MG shrinks the sports car? - One of the most popular MGs of all time, the humble Midget staying in production for an impressive 18 years. Paul Guinness takes a look at its success and the reasons behind its popularity. | ||||
| Article |
Sports for all |
140 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2006 | |||
| Sports for all - Dave Richards revisits three very different takes on the entry-level sports car to find out whether Fiat or Peugeot can challenge MG's 1970s favourite. | ||||
| Article |
Six of the best - Economy classics |
63 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2006 | |||
| Six of the best - Economy classics - Volkswagen Beetle, Austin A30/A35, Citroen 2CV, Mini. Ford Anglia 105E, MG Midget. | ||||
| Article |
Tiny treasure |
8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2006 | |||
| MG Midget - The MGB is all very well, says Rod Ker, but the Midget is much more fun. Is he right, we wonder... | ||||
| Article |
Generation gap |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2006 | |||
| Generation gap - The MG Midget offered affordable sportscar fun, but stayed on long after its time had passed. Mark Robinson says the X1/9 shows what it could have become. | ||||
| Article |
A Little Help - Restoration: MG Midget |
64 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2005 | |||
| A Little Help - Restoration: MG Midget - Steve Bowling from Leyland, Lancashire, found he’d bitten off more than he could chew with one very rusty RWA Midget. He told Greg Whitaker he needed a friend who could weld and paint. | ||||
| Article |
Thinking of Buying... An MG Midget or an Austin-Healey Sprite? |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2005 | |||
| Thinking of Buying...An MG Midget or an Austin-Healey Sprite? - They may not be the fastest classic on the block, but they certainly offer a staggering number of smiles per mile! Ted Purcell offers sound advice about buying one of these sporting siblings... | ||||
| Article |
Changing of the Guard? |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2004 | |||
| Changing of the Guards? - MG and Triumph’s 'old faithful' budget sportsters are facing an onslaught from the now similarly priced Mazda MX-5. Dave Richards asks if the Japanese challenger is actually the obvious choice. MG Midget MKIII, Triumph Spitfire MKIV, Mazda MX-5. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - The Best MGs! |
35 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2004 | |||
| Marque Five - The Best MGs! - Whatever your thoughts on MG, you can’t deny it’s the archetypal British Sporting marque. Paul Guinness picks five of the best models to buy right now. MGA, MGB, Midget, Magnette MkIII & IV, MGF | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - MG Midget |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 19th May 2004 | |||
| Road Test - MG Midget - Built 1961-79, Two-seater convertible, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive, 948cc to 1493cc, four cylinders. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Midget and Sprite |
154 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2004 | |||
| Starter Classic - Midget and Sprite - The archetypal miniature sports car makes a great first classic, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Fidget With Your Midget - Modifying MG Midgets |
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| Publication | Classics May 2004 | |||
| Fidget With Your Midget - Modifying MG Midgets - Equally at home on road or track, the buzzy MG Midget has long offered an affordable way into MG ownership. But there's more to be had, as Greg Whitaker finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Short ,Sharp and to the Point - 1967 Honda S800,1968 MG Midget MK3. |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2004 | |||
| Short ,Sharp and to the Point. The sixties roadster market seemed dominated by one brand, MG. That's before Honda entered the fray with a car festooned with options and an engine that thrilled the senses. Martyn Morgan-Jones drives two legends. 1967 Honda S800,1968 MG Midget Mk3. | ||||
| Article |
Fly halves |
120 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| Fly halves - Top tiddlers are a blast: MG Midget and its rival the Honda S800 draw popguns at dawn and surprise Paul 'Tiny Tim' Hardiman. | ||||
| Article |
Small change |
126 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2002 | |||
| Small change - Alastair Clements traces the evolution of the Midget - MG's sporty little cherub that brings out the devil in you. | ||||
| Article |
Classics October 2001 pg 16 |
16 |
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| Publication | Classics October 2001 | |||
| Martin Gothard signed up for years of effort when he bought a 1978 MG Midget at auction. David Bowers tells the story. | ||||
| Article |
Classics July 2001 pg 22 |
22 |
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| Publication | Classics July 2001 | |||
| Make mine a small one. These three cars are the best Spridgets from more than 40 years' production. But which of them is the best Spridget of all? Andrew Noakes and Tim Morgan help Andrew Charman to decide. | ||||
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