I had a 1969 model Midget while in college. It was fun, reasonably quick, handled like a dream and was surprisingly robust. Great little car. BTW, that’s not a cap on the wire wheels, it was a knock off holding the wheel on the axle. You used a rubber mallet to take them on and off.

@geraldscott4302

2 ай бұрын

Those do look like knockoff wheels. I've seen them on early '60s Corvettes. But I thought they were outlawed in the U.S. long before 1974. You can buy fake ones for 1963-1982 Corvettes.

That 4 cylinder sounds are throwbacks 😊😊

Can't find 'em, grind 'em.......🏎

What an awesome car. You don't see these around anymore 👌👌

Zack, I will try to phrase this as diplomatically as possible. The Valiant seen at 3:37 would have provided a decade or more of faithful service while you would have been very lucky to get your MG to start ten days in a row. 😁

@randyhoneycutt8153

2 ай бұрын

My 69 started every time and ran like a top. Never let me down.

@geraldscott4302

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I used to own a white 2 door 1961 Valiant with the 170ci slant six and a push button automatic. A VERY unique car. I would still have it, but someone offered me an absolute fortune for it, and I sold it. I bought a nice 1970 318 Challenger with the money.

@rightlanehog3151

2 ай бұрын

@@geraldscott4302 👍👍

@ModelA

2 ай бұрын

Funny because it's true.

@ih302

Ай бұрын

Different car, made for a different purpose.

That engine bay is cleaner than a tray of surgical tools!!!

Just like mine but better condition - spec wise, identical! Not enough reviews of these out there

the Midget was a pure sports car - everything you needed on a sunny weekend day, and nothing else. Pure basic funn.

MG made use of every inch. It's still a good-looking little car and the US bumpers ruined the classic styling. I'm surprised you weren't looking over the windshield. Let's see you get in with the top on.

I miss classic sports cars like this beauty

I love it. Little cars, especially little roadsters like this, make me smile and they've always seemed perfect for having fun or just getting around.

Great video! Everything you said is spot on. I'm lucky enough to drive the same car, same colour, same June 1974 in right hand drive - almost 50 years old and still going strong.

Another great review. Any idea if the older bumpers could be retrofitted?

You are one busy dude! thanks for the reviews

I'm quite sure those MGs had the A-series engines,that were used in Minis right up until the 'New BMW Mini' came out,as well as other versions of English BMC & British Leyland mini cars....definitely has a very distinctive exhaust note. Even the 1980s & 1990s Austin & Rover Metros used that same engine. Morris Minors used them,as well.

You should include more exhaust clips in your future videos. Great work! God bless you!

I've seen plenty of these Midgets with a Datsun B-210 engine.

nice weekend car. with all the big SUVs and pick up trucks , i would never drive one theses days. A different time.

What an awesome car! Love it!

Beautiful car. Nice review.

This is definitely the sweet spot for the Midget. Great video!

My seventh grade teacher had a newer one. I used to see it in the school parking lot. She was a tall good looking lady. I wondered how she fitted in it. 👌😁❤️💜😎

I have a soft spot for the MGB with 5mph bumpers (in part 'cus my Dad owned one and in part because it's cute), but yeah, that regulation was not kind to the Midget. Honestly, though, I'm amazed British-Leyland carried on with the Midget and B as long as they did in the US, considering the horrendous smog regulations stifling what were already mills that didn't make huge power.

Without the MG, I might not have an S2000 in the garage. A very influential roadster that inspired the Miata and the S2K. 🏁

@johnd8892

2 ай бұрын

I would lookup the 1964 Lotus Elan to see the Miata inspiration that likely the inspired Honda to match or outdo the Miata.

@mikeyerke3920

2 ай бұрын

@@johnd8892The Elan is another great example of sports car influence!

Supposed to open the door with your opposite hand. Good review. I own a 74 Midget.

That's a well-loved car.

Love these little British cars

Ya know Zack It would be cool If every video you put a msrp like you do with new cars even if it’s a guess

Please review the Isuzu KB 200 or 250 fleetside

Front bumper and woodwork tray are not stock

I bet this car also gave inspiration for Japanese K cars!

@johnd8892

2 ай бұрын

No . Kei cars an early fifties set of Japanese regulations. The Midget was first early sixties, but still far to big for a Kei cars. Both dimensions and engine size. Kei cars started with limits of 360cc and took around the eighties to be allowed 660cc. Midgets 1098 to 1275 cc.

I always thought these had a 1600 engine.

Where did you get the shift knob from?

@wholil_j4y

Ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s his so it’s probably rented but there are all types of shift knobs on moss motors but if you want one with your own feel, you can 100% make your own.

I bet the owner was scrambling before he showed up.

The Morris Minor actually shares the engine with the Midget: the Austin A-series.

@johnd8892

2 ай бұрын

Shares the engine family type, but not the spec of the Midget. No 1275 Minors.

@Koulis_

2 ай бұрын

@@johnd8892My point was that it is essentially an A series which is the same engine. Specs varied over the long production run of this engine.

1974 is not old. I have five cars, and the newest is a 1972. All of them are American. I like British cars, but they are simply not reliable enough to actually go anywhere in. And I wouldn't touch an Asian car with a 10 foot pole. I wish an American company would have made a car like this back then. No, I can't afford a first generation Corvette, and would be terrified something would happen to it if I had one, so it would never get driven. If that throwout bearing is a known problem, you'd think the aftermarket would have come up with a solution for it. None of those old British cars would still be running if it were not for the aftermarket. To me, that car would be ten times the fun of a Miata. The Miata is basically a computer on wheels, and is a bit too refined for me. I like cars with a few rough edges. I call it character. One of my cars is a 1969 VW Bug, with a well built motor and a somewhat loud exhaust system. Maybe I should trade it for a convertible model.

Why they no make roadster no more? 😢

@TwoDollarGararge

2 ай бұрын

No one buys them

@mbd501

2 ай бұрын

They still sell Miatas.

Can’t usually understand the hate for the US bumpers. Those bumpers have allowed me to push things out of the way without damaging the car, and they don’t look bad on my car. They don’t look good on the MG unfortunately but if looks are everything to you, alright.

posted 57 seconds ago lol