MG Midget - My First Classic
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I did remove the roll bar to get it repainted, but then I looked at the car, and I prefer it without it!
Today, after me getting in touch with the previous owner a few weeks ago, I was paid a visit by this lovely gentleman, and his lovely wife.
He was the car's second owner, from August 1993, and he was a close friend of its first owner, so has known the car from new.
He was very complimentary of what I've done with it, in his words "I'm glad it went to a good home", which made me happy.
He took a load of photos of it, asked lots of questions, and we had a really good chat about it.
He was also quite positive that the car has never had paint work done, so my mate who polished it was right about it being original!
Today, after me getting in touch with the previous owner a few weeks ago, I was paid a visit by this lovely gentleman, and his lovely wife.
He was the car's second owner, from August 1993, and he was a close friend of its first owner, so has known the car from new.
He was very complimentary of what I've done with it, in his words "I'm glad it went to a good home", which made me happy.
He took a load of photos of it, asked lots of questions, and we had a really good chat about it.
He was also quite positive that the car has never had paint work done, so my mate who polished it was right about it being original!
Nice to see one of the previous owners reacquainting themselves with their old car.
I have owned a 1985 Scirocco for nearly 20 years. I’d like to speak to the previous two owners but I understand this is no longer possible with the new DVLA rules?
Great thread by the way. I’ve enjoyed it all, start to finish.
I have owned a 1985 Scirocco for nearly 20 years. I’d like to speak to the previous two owners but I understand this is no longer possible with the new DVLA rules?
Great thread by the way. I’ve enjoyed it all, start to finish.
Great thread, really enjoyed it. Looks like you're doing a nice job there.
My first car was a 1970 1275 Midget that was mostly in boxes. A friend at the time had a black plastic bumpered one.
Still got a fondness 30 years later. I always said that I'd treat myself to a round wheel arched one. '73?
My first car was a 1970 1275 Midget that was mostly in boxes. A friend at the time had a black plastic bumpered one.
Still got a fondness 30 years later. I always said that I'd treat myself to a round wheel arched one. '73?
Crikey, has it really been a year since I updated this..!?
I guess I've not done much until very recently.
Today I collected and fitted my refurbished wheels fitted with brand new tyres, very pleased with them I am too.
I also fitted a new radiator as mine was leaking slightly.
And hopefully I'll get round to fitting an electronic ignition system very soon.
Almost ready for some summer fun!
I guess I've not done much until very recently.
Today I collected and fitted my refurbished wheels fitted with brand new tyres, very pleased with them I am too.
I also fitted a new radiator as mine was leaking slightly.
And hopefully I'll get round to fitting an electronic ignition system very soon.
Almost ready for some summer fun!
Looks gorgeous and v nostalgic for me. My first car was an MG Midget identical to yours, 30 (ahem) years ago. It looked fabulous all polished and chromed, as yours does.
My favourite thing on it was the switch to turn off the dashboard dials when driving with the roof down at night, so you felt totally immersed… bliss (although no doubt illegal now).
Many happy memories of what remains one of my favourite cars ever. Enjoy your summer motoring!
My favourite thing on it was the switch to turn off the dashboard dials when driving with the roof down at night, so you felt totally immersed… bliss (although no doubt illegal now).
Many happy memories of what remains one of my favourite cars ever. Enjoy your summer motoring!
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