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In the year
1961 the MG Midget was presented. The MG Midget was in fact an Austin
Healey Sprite MK II with MG details and logo. Both cars were built on
the same assembly-line.
The MG Midget was available with a 948 cc. four cylinder engine in 1961.
Very soon, in 1962, a 1098 cc. engine was introduced. The 1098 cc.
Midgets were equipped with disc brakes at front.
In 1964 the MG Midget MK II was introduced. The MK II was a more
"luxurious" little sports car fitted with roll-up windows, door
handles and locks (!) and improved semi-elliptic springs at the rear.
In 1966 the MK III succeeded the MK II. The Midget became a larger,
stronger engine; 1275 cc. and 65 bhp were available now. Also the
soft-top construction improved. The top remained on the car when folded
and could be folded down easily now.
In 1969 the Midget MK III evaluated again (MK III phase 2); the grille
changed and the car was up-rated with slicker bumpers.
In the year 1971 the sister model Austin Healey Sprite was taken out of
production.
In 1972 the MG Midget became round rear wheel arches and a larger petrol
tank (MK III phase 3).
The final MG Midget version, the MK IV, was built between 1974 and 1979.
The MK IV was equipped with a 1493 cc., 66 bhp. engine. Also the car was
fitted with thick rubber safety bumpers according to US safety
regulations.
Technical
data
Four cylinder
engine
2 S.U. carburettors
cylinder capacity: 1098 cc.
capacity: 59 bhp. at 5750 rpm.
top-speed: 97 mph. - 145 km/h.
weight: 676 kg.
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