What to do with my Midget?

What to do with my Midget?

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Sharted

Original Poster:

2,651 posts

144 months

Tuesday 17th March 2015
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Hi MG experts,

I have, in my garage, a 1973 RWA and wire wheel Midget in Black Tulip. The car was bought by my Mum on August 1st 1973 when I was 10 and I inherited it when I was in my mid 20s.

It has moved house with me about 5 times but just sat in the garage since 1990 (ish).

The engine and gearbox were rebuilt in 1990 ( in hindsight probably didn't need doing as mileage was only around 46k) but has been dry stored since then.

It has sand vinyl seats and proper MG headrests in the same colour.

I could use the garage for better purposes than just being my car that I don't use storage.

The dilemma?

Do I sell it as it is or restore to concourse and then sell?

I am unlikely to drive it regularly as I have access to more modern machinery including 2 seater convertible.

Hoping to chew the fat with fellow enthusiasts.

Cheers

Sharted

Original Poster:

2,651 posts

144 months

Tuesday 17th March 2015
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I have neither the time nor inclination to do any work myself, the emotional attachment is strong but a decision has been made that it's going to go. It's the method of letting it go that's in question.

If it's financially viable I have no objection to spending money on renovation work if it makes it a highly desirable car and will sell at a reasonable profit.

How much is loads of money to restore in terms of minimum and maximum?

Sharted

Original Poster:

2,651 posts

144 months

Wednesday 18th March 2015
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If selling it as it stands is the best option, where is the best place to advertise?

I'd like to think that it goes to an enthusiast.