In Brief:

• A lovely example of a desirable square wheel arched MG Midget Mk II
• Finished in British Racing Green with a Black soft top over a Black leather interior with White piping
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 8 years
• 5 former keepers
• Great history file including invoices totalling around £14,000 worth of expenditure

Auctioneer's Notes:

A desirable example of the square wheel arch Mk II MG Midget, finished in British Racing Green with a Black soft top over a Black leather interior with contrasting White piping. The car has been owned by The Vendor for the last 8 years and is recorded as having just 5 former keepers. An especially interesting feature of this example is its previous ownership by an agency which rented the car for use in film and television productions, details of which are included within the accompanying history file. With its attractive colour combination, classic early Midget styling and substantial supporting history, this is an appealing example of one of MG's best-known lightweight British sports cars.

Maintenance & Condition:

The car is accompanied by an extensive collection of invoices covering parts, servicing, maintenance and other expenditure, amounting to approximately £14,000 in total. These records demonstrate considerable investment in the car over the years and form an important part of its supporting documentation. The Black leather interior with White piping complements the British Racing Green exterior particularly well, while the Black soft top completes the traditional sports car appearance.

History:

The MG is accompanied by an impressive history file containing a wide variety of documentation accumulated throughout its life. Of particular interest is information relating to a period when the car was owned by an agency which hired vehicles for use in film and television productions, giving this example an unusual and interesting element to its history. The file also contains period MG Midget advertising material, numerous historic MOT certificates, old tax discs, an MG Midget handbook and a substantial collection of invoices for servicing, maintenance and parts. In total, the documented expenditure represented by the invoices amounts to approximately £14,000, providing a useful record of the attention the car has received over the years.

The Model:

Introduced in 1964, the Mk II represented an important development of the MG Midget, improving both usability and refinement while retaining the simple, lightweight character that had made the original model so popular. Among the most significant changes were wind-up windows in place of the earlier side screens, external door handles and locks, improved weather protection and revised rear suspension using half-elliptic leaf springs. The Mk II also benefited from a subtly curved windscreen and an improved version of the 1,098cc A-Series engine, producing approximately 59bhp. Produced between 1964 and 1966, the Mk II remains one of the less commonly encountered versions of the Midget with only 26,601 units manufactured and is particularly recognisable today by its early square rear wheel arch bodywork.

Sale Insight:

Early MG Midgets continue to appeal for their simplicity, compact dimensions and traditional British sports car driving experience. This 1966 Mk II combines an attractive British Racing Green colour scheme with long-term current ownership, just 5 former keepers and a notably comprehensive history file. The approximately £14,000 of documented expenditure is a particular strength, while the car's former association with film and television vehicle hire adds an unusual talking point. A characterful and well-documented example of the desirable square wheel arch Mk II Midget, offering an appealing opportunity for the enthusiast or collector.

Estimate:
£4,500-£5,500