Lot details

Year: 1967
Make: MG
Model: Midget 1275 Fast Road
Registration: HCB 635F
Chassis No: GAN454610
Engine No: 12CCDAH5544
Mileage: 7,800

Finished in its original colour combination of Red with black interior this example had been extensively restored in the mid 90's, with a further £7,000 spent in parts alone over the last four years for our vendor to build a "fast road/hill climb car". The previous owner of the Midget embarked on the near three-year restoration, he stripped the car entirely and took back to bare metal with any issues of rust or corrosion, we are informed, were dealt with properly with new metal work. This included; new floors, new side sills (inner and outer), new wings (front and rear), new rear panel, new bonnet, new door skins as well as various other areas. The car was then painted in a rust proof primer, before being painted, the entire underside and wheel arches were painted with "under body Schutz" before being painted also in the body colour.

Mechanically, the engine was treated to a full rebuild and the carburettor was upgraded to a Weber 40DCOE. All ancillaries were also refurbished or replaced with the brakes including pipes and hoses as well as the suspension completely rebuilt. The clutch was also replaced as was the fuel tank and pipes for new units. Outside, all the chrome was replaced, as were the rubbers and all lenses. New bumpers were fitted (subsequently removed but come with the car). The interior was treated to new carpets, new door panels, new seat covers, new gauges, as well as an entirely new wiring loom. The soft top was also replaced, as well as the frame for it. All in all, over £5,000 was spent on parts (in the early 90s!) before some 7,000 miles were completed between then 1996 and 2020.

Purchased by our vendor in 2020, in his four years of ownership, he has further improved the car to how it stands today. Upgrades include a fully reconditioned five-speed type 9 Ford gearbox with short throw from Frontline, this alone was nearly £1,800 excluding labour. Frontline also supplied the roll cage, harness bar, mounting brackets and strengtheners. The radiator replaced with an aluminium unit, as well as an aluminium expansion tank, the rocker cover was replaced with an aluminium example. The suspension has been replaced with Frontline fast road shocks and springs, and the exhaust was replaced with a brand-new Peter May Maniflow system with heat wrapped manifold. The interior was not left alone, with new "Dynamat" proofing, a new carpet kit, that includes the boot, new Cobra racing seats with four-point harnesses and a new gear shifter knob. The wheels were also repainted black and fitted with a new set of Avon ZT Tyres. There is also a new roof that comes with the car but has not been fitted and a tonneau cover is in good condition.

We are informed the car drives fantastically as a result, it's incredibly visceral, every journey is an event and puts a smile on your face. Supplied with a huge history file, and two photo albums depicting the restoration coupled to many of the original parts, including the gearbox, seats and bumpers. Consigned by Mathew Priddy