Registry: 1975 MG Midget 1500
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Steve Hill's 1975 MG Midget 1500
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“Good Lil' Car”
I fully expect to be buried in this car, like Luke Fuchs (Jack Warden) in the movie "Used Cars".
HISTORY:
Originally purchased a Russet Brown 1979 Midget (with a roll bar) in 1985. Many thanks to Al Sneller for finding it for me!
Spun a bearing, rebuilt engine, sucked an exhaust valve, rebuilt engine.
Wrecked it! (Slick road, rear-ended a car at an intersection, bent the passenger side front frame) Stripped useable parts, scrapped frame.
Around 1987, I purchased a 1975 Midget (Tundra Green) rolling chassis with various body & engine parts included. This car was found in a scrap heap near a business; I spotted it while driving down the road. Unibody was relatively rust-free, all things considered. Traded transmission for a front right fender (white). Engine was dismantled, but present in car.
Merged all parts into a complete, running car, utilizing the stock 1979 drivetrain (3.7:1 differential!).
Removed Smog devices. (EGR valve, catalytic converter)
Upgraded ignition to an Allison optical pickup and controller box.
Added a Stewart-Warner mini gauge panel to steering column. (Oil pressure & voltmeter)
New Tires.
Added a luggage rack.
Replaced mechanical fuel pump. (Stock for `79 engine, using phenolic spacer)
Replaced rear suspension bushings and swapped the leaf springs. (Cured the "bachelor lean")
New front suspension bushings
Added visors.
New soft top
Acquired hard top (Thanks Chuck!)
PLANS:
Get the horn and emergency flashers working.
Fit SU HS-4 carbs, points-type distributor, header.
Try out a 3.55 differential
Body & paint. (Eventually...)
COMMENTS:
I really, really like driving this car. It's just too much fun!!!
HISTORY:
Originally purchased a Russet Brown 1979 Midget (with a roll bar) in 1985. Many thanks to Al Sneller for finding it for me!
Spun a bearing, rebuilt engine, sucked an exhaust valve, rebuilt engine.
Wrecked it! (Slick road, rear-ended a car at an intersection, bent the passenger side front frame) Stripped useable parts, scrapped frame.
Around 1987, I purchased a 1975 Midget (Tundra Green) rolling chassis with various body & engine parts included. This car was found in a scrap heap near a business; I spotted it while driving down the road. Unibody was relatively rust-free, all things considered. Traded transmission for a front right fender (white). Engine was dismantled, but present in car.
Merged all parts into a complete, running car, utilizing the stock 1979 drivetrain (3.7:1 differential!).
Removed Smog devices. (EGR valve, catalytic converter)
Upgraded ignition to an Allison optical pickup and controller box.
Added a Stewart-Warner mini gauge panel to steering column. (Oil pressure & voltmeter)
New Tires.
Added a luggage rack.
Replaced mechanical fuel pump. (Stock for `79 engine, using phenolic spacer)
Replaced rear suspension bushings and swapped the leaf springs. (Cured the "bachelor lean")
New front suspension bushings
Added visors.
New soft top
Acquired hard top (Thanks Chuck!)
PLANS:
Get the horn and emergency flashers working.
Fit SU HS-4 carbs, points-type distributor, header.
Try out a 3.55 differential
Body & paint. (Eventually...)
COMMENTS:
I really, really like driving this car. It's just too much fun!!!
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Steve Hill [Steve-in-Florida] |
| Location: |
Enterprise, FL, USA  |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | GAN6UF157695G |
| Model Year: | 1975 |
| Original Colour: | Tundra |
| Current Colour: | Tundra/Russet Brown/White |
| Odometer: | 46,000 miles |
| Engine Type: | Triumph Spitfire 1500 |
| Engine Code: | FM 85514 UE |
| Transmission: | Stock 4-Speed Manual |
| Last Updated: | 2024-02-20 17:05:56 |
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GAN6UF157695G
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: A-Series (803-1275cc) 4cyl Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: '6' Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2024-02-20 17:05:56
- Changes from 2024-02-20 17:05:56 to previous 2023-01-10 18:26:47
- Engine Code added FM 85514 UE
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Apr 1, 1985 | Steve Hill |
Added to Registry (ID 16614) |
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