+NO RESERVE+ 1976 MG Midget Convertable Roadster
1976 MG Midget
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You are bidding on a NO RESERVE, 1976 MG MIDGET,
This car was purchased by me for my wife at the beginning of the year, due to projects, including the raising of our property (2 acres a total of 7 feet) I dont have time to work on this and many other projects I have, which I am listing.The car runs and drives, as pictured is not restored, other than a paint job. The car has scratches on it, The car does need the lights to be rewired. After it was painted, this was never done. And to those who will see the car in person, will see why I have not had the time to even think about working on this car. You can tell in some of the photos, how much I have going on. My loss is your gain! The car does run and drive well, the brakes need to be bled, or redone, (slow to stop) but I have not had anything checked or diagnosed, the car, other than being started and cleaned is, as it was when it drove off the truck, and a couple rides around my area. I have not gone trough and tested all functionality, i.e. radio switches etc, there are definitely things that are disconnected in the car due to the paint job I do not know actual mileage, this odo could be correct judging by the motor look, however, no guarantee is made. Please come see the car and make your own assessment.
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A Little Info About the 1976 Midget 1500
To meet US federal regulations, large black plastic bumpers were added to the front and rear and the ride heights were increased. The increased ride heights affected handling, and anti-roll bars were added to help with the higher centre of gravity. The A-Series engine was replaced by the 1493cc unit from the Triumph Spitfire, coupled to a modified Morris Marina gearbox with synchromesh on all four gears. The increased displacement of the new engine was better able to cope with the increasing emission regulations. Although the horsepower ratings were similar (65bhp - home market) the 1493cc engine produced more torque. The increased output combined with taller gear ratios resulted in faster acceleration (12 seconds 0-60 compared to 13 for the 1275cc version) and top speed of just over 100mph. In the US market British Leyland struggled to keep engine power at acceptable levels, as the engines were loaded with air pumps, EGR valves and catalytic converters to keep up with new US and California exhaust emission control regulations. The home market's dual SU HS4 carbs were swapped for a single Zenith-Stromberg 150 CD4 unit, and the power fell to 50bhp at 5000 RPM and 67lb-ft of torque at 2500 RPM. The round rear-wheel arches were now square again, to increase the body strength.[5] The last car was made on 7 December, 1979, after 73,899[6] of the last version had been made. The last 500 home-market cars were painted black. A least number of MG Midgets were titled in 1980, and appear as 1980 models.
- MG Midget 1500, model year 1976, version for North America
- 2-door roadster body type
- RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
- petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1493 cm3 / 90.9 cui, advertised power: 41.4 kW / 56 hp / 56 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft
- characteristic dimensions: outside length: 3581 mm / 141 in, outside width: 1411 mm / 55.56 in, wheelbase: 2032 mm / 80 in
- reference weights: base curb weight: 841 kg / 1854 lbs
- how fast is this car ? top speed: 146 km/h (91 mph) (theoretical);
- accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.5 s; 0- 100 km/h 15.6 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.8 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com)
- fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 9.6 l/100km / 29.5 mpg (imp.) / 24.5 mpg (U.S.) / 10.4 km/l
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Dimensions & capacities
| Length: | 3581 mm / 141 in |
| Width: | 1411 mm / 55.56 in |
| Width with mirrors: | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
| Width folded back mirrors: | |
| Height: | 1226 mm / 48.25 in |
| Wheelbase: | 2032 mm / 80 in |
| Front track: | 1176 mm / 46.31 in |
| Rear track: | 1137 mm / 44.75 in |
| Ground clearance: | 82 mm / 3.2 in |
| Turning circle btw. curbs: | 9.22 m / 30.2 ft |
| Drag coefficient estimated by a-c: | 0.5 |
| Legroom: | |
| 1st row: | 44.5 in / 1130 mm |
| Shoulder room: | |
| 1st row: | 45 in / 1230 mm |
| Headroom: | |
| 1st row: | 35.5 in / 900 mm |
| Hiproom: | |
| 1st row: | 44.5 in / 1130 mm |
| Calculated EPA passenger volume: | 41.1 cu ft |
| Trunk (cargo) capacity SAE: | 7.1 / / cu ft |
| Trunk length: | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Trunk width: | 1070 mm / 42.1 in |
| Boot height: | 400 mm / 15.7 in |
(for the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)
| Top speed: | |
| (theor. without speed governor) | 146 km/h / 91 mph |
| Acceleration: |
| 0-30 km/h (s): | 2.4 |
| 0-40 km/h (s): | 3.3 |
| 0-50 km/h (s): | 4.7 |
| 0-60 km/h (s): | 6 |
| 0-70 km/h (s): | 7.7 |
| 0-80 km/h (s): | 10.1 |
| 0-90 km/h (s): | 12.6 |
| 0-100 km/h (s): | 15.6 |
| 0-110 km/h (s) | 20.4 |
| 0-120 km/h (s): | 26 |
| 0-130 km/h (s): | 34.2 |
| 0-140 km/h (s): | 50.7 |
| 0-20 mph (s): | 2.6 |
| 0-30 mph (s): | 4.5 |
| 0-40 mph (s): | 6.7 |
| 0-50 mph (s): | 10.2 |
| 0-60 mph (s): | 14.5 |
| 0-70 mph (s): | 21.8 |
| 0-80 mph (s): | 33 |
| 0-90 mph (s): | 95.3 |
| Drag times: |
| 0- 1/4mile (s): | 19.8 |
| speed at 1/4mile: | 109 km/h / 68 mph |
| 0- 1km (s): | 37.1 |
| Acceleration on gears: |
The times show how fast a car accelerates on high gears, without gear reduction. The lower the times, the drive is more relaxing and driver less often needs to change gears during overtaking or hill climbing. Practical tip: if the 60-100 km/h on 4th is higher than 11 sec and 80-120 km/h on 5th higher than 15 sec (or higher than 19 sec on 6th), the car will be felt as rather slowly reacting and will require downshifting very often in road conditions.
In case of automatic transmission the values are shown for the manual mode, if such is available in the car.
| 60-100 km/h on IVth gear (sec) | |
| (or top gear if total number of gears <4): | 13.1 |
| 80-120 km/h on IVth gear (sec) | |
| (or top gear if total number of gears <4): | 17.1 |
| 80-120 km/h on Vth gear (sec): | |
| 80-120 km/h on VIth gear (sec): | |
| 40-60 mph on IVth gear (sec) | |
| (or top gear if total number of gears <4): | 10.5 |
| 50-70 mph on IVth gear (sec) | |
| (or top gear if total number of gears <4): | 12.7 |
| 50-70 mph on VIth gear (sec): |
| Overtaking factors: |
The times show how fast a car accelerates using the optimal gear or gears, in typical overtaking situations. It is an overtaking with gear reduction or kick-down, the best possible times. Not including the transmission reaction time.
| 60-100 km/h through gears (sec): | 9.6 |
| 80-120 km/h through gears (sec): | 15.9 |
| 40-70 mph through gears (sec): | 15 |
| 50-90 mph through gears (sec): | 85.1 |
| Fuel consumption | simulation based on the European type of traffic |
| l/100km: | 7.9-9.5 / 10.1-12.1 / 11.5-13.8 / 9.6 |
| mpg (imp.): | 29.8-35.8 / 23.3-28 / 20.5-24.6 / 29.5 |
| mpg (U.S.): | 24.8-29.7 / 19.4-23.3 / 17-20.4 / 24.5 |
| km/l: | 10.5-12.7 / 8.2-9.9 / 7.2-8.7 / 10.4 |
| Driving range | (km / miles on tank) |
| extra-urban: | 285-340 km / 175-210 miles |
| city: | 225-265 km / 140-165 miles |
| highway: | 195-235 km / 120-145 miles |
| average combined: | 282 km / 175 miles |
On Oct-12-17 at 19:01:55 PDT, seller added the following information:
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- Make: MG
- Model: Midget
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1976
- Mileage: 47,973
- VIN: gan6ug167982g
- Color: Red
- Engine size: Triumph 4 Stroke 1493 Cm3
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Tan
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Cassette Player, Convertible, Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
