Lot details Registration No: LFD319E Chassis No: GAN452827
- Prepared as a Category 1 historic rally car with rear roll cage
- Works style hardtop, new springs and minilite-type alloy wheels
- A rewarding project in need of finishing
Further info :
'LFD 319E' is a righthand drive MKIII Midget that's been set up for Category 1 (ie pre-1968) historic rallying. It sports a rear roll cage that nestles underneath a Works style hardtop. New spinners retain equally fresh period-style wheels. The vendor can't vouch for the pedigree of the car's 1275cc A Series engine or four-speed manual gearbox, but currently classes its bodywork and Red paintwork as 'good' and the Black interior trim as 'OK'. The 1961 MG Midget was essentially a MKII Austin Healey Sprite in a different suit of clothes. It started life powered by a 948cc BMC 'A' Series engine. Braking was by drums all-round. Matters greatly improved with the MKIII version of 1966, not least in the engine compartment where the motor's capacity had been increased via 1098cc to 1275cc. Semi-elliptic rear springs had replaced the original quarter elliptic ones, and the front drum brakes had given way to discs.
All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.
You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:
If so, contact one of our friendly specialists for your free valuation by completing the form below and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.
If you prefer to speak to humans, don't hesitate to call our office on +44 (0)1925 210035