MG Midget - Team-BHP

moralfibre · 3rd April 2007, 08:27

Spotted an MG Midget 2 Seater sports coupe in Bombay. The car is parked very close to where I stay:

I assume its a MkII but not very sure about it. The interiors were neat. To know the size, compare the dimensions of the cars standing next to it.

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karlosdeville · 3rd April 2007, 15:03

another all time great...incredible fun to drive....M not sure, but this car might have been at this years VCCCI rally in bombay...cant find it in my pics, but the number looks familiar...

the car is essentially a badge engineered Ausntin Healey Sprite, so the family was called the "spridgets"

v1p3r · 3rd April 2007, 15:07

Is that ragtop custom-made?

karlosdeville · 3rd April 2007, 15:13

thats the original design for the top, though probably remade as per original...

moralfibre · 3rd April 2007, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

another all time great...incredible fun to drive....M not sure, but this car might have been at this years VCCCI rally in bombay...cant find it in my pics, but the number looks familiar...

I remember seeing it at one of the picture sets of the VCCCI rally too. I was counting on you for more pictures

. Any idea on the year of make? MRJ looks '68 to me.

karlosdeville · 3rd April 2007, 16:16

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

I remember seeing it at one of the picture sets of the VCCCI rally too. I was counting on you for more pictures

. Any idea on the year of make? MRJ looks '68 to me.

Its MRF...would make it late 60s...any bombayites can help?

blueoyster · 16th April 2007, 19:27

this car used to park at curchgate near the Lee showroom some years ago suddenly dissapeared where was she spotted this tyme around?

manikjeet · 16th April 2007, 19:38

I cann't stop to laugh the innova looks like dad and lancer like the midgets mom

nice find mate

kroniq · 21st September 2007, 01:30

Damn cute lookin car.

speedy · 21st September 2007, 02:25

an Mg Midget that i saw some time back

JayD · 21st September 2007, 09:34

Hey, is all that glass on the coupe original?? ie, the one on top and the rear quarter glass etc?

speedy · 21st September 2007, 12:05

its a aftermarket removable hardtop Jayd, the person got it from U.K. i dont think the hood came in this fashion in the 60's but it seems like a modern adaptation.

karlosdeville · 21st September 2007, 14:17

Its what is called a winter top in the UK, and was a factory option.

Stanher · 21st September 2007, 15:43

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Its what is called a winter top in the UK, and was a factory option.

Yup even Herald convertibles (I mean actual ones, not the ones with the stripped roofs you would've seen here!

) had such tops there....made of fibreglass......By the way karl, doesnt the front hubcap on the MG in speedy's pic. look like a 50s fiat one??

karlosdeville · 21st September 2007, 15:47

Speedy, why dont you get us some more pics of the owners remaining collection, especially the early TCs and Buick.

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moralfibre Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back to Pune :-) Posts: 3,165 View My Garage	MG Midget Spotted an MG Midget 2 Seater sports coupe in Bombay. The car is parked very close to where I stay: I assume its a MkII but not very sure about it. The interiors were neat. To know the size, compare the dimensions of the cars standing next to it. Note from moderator: Kindly check rules for posting in Supercars, Imports and Vintage section here __________________ Ask not what your country can do for you, think of a way you can make them do it! Last edited by adya33 : 16th April 2007 at 20:07.

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3,089 View My Garage	another all time great...incredible fun to drive....M not sure, but this car might have been at this years VCCCI rally in bombay...cant find it in my pics, but the number looks familiar... the car is essentially a badge engineered Ausntin Healey Sprite, so the family was called the "spridgets" __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

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v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,042 View My Garage	Is that ragtop custom-made? __________________ *Peace is a lie, there is only passion.*

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3,089 View My Garage	thats the original design for the top, though probably remade as per original... __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

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blueoyster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 74	this car used to park at curchgate near the Lee showroom some years ago suddenly dissapeared where was she spotted this tyme around? __________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly !

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manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,004 View My Garage	I cann't stop to laugh the innova looks like dad and lancer like the midgets mom nice find mate __________________ *MANIK NANDA*

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kroniq Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 21	Damn cute lookin car.

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speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai/delhi Posts: 2,487 View My Garage	an Mg Midget that i saw some time back __________________ lots to learn so little time

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JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin, coimbatore. Posts: 1,480 View My Garage	Hey, is all that glass on the coupe original?? ie, the one on top and the rear quarter glass etc? __________________ ATTENDANCE- The last 3 minutes of a class which makes the 2 hours of torture worthwhile!!

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speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai/delhi Posts: 2,487 View My Garage	its a aftermarket removable hardtop Jayd, the person got it from U.K. i dont think the hood came in this fashion in the 60's but it seems like a modern adaptation. __________________ lots to learn so little time

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3,089 View My Garage	Its what is called a winter top in the UK, and was a factory option. __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3,089 View My Garage	Speedy, why dont you get us some more pics of the owners remaining collection, especially the early TCs and Buick. __________________ ( O \ \| / O )