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MG Midget 1976 convertible. Fun to drive, well kept by longtime owner

1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
1976 Red MG Midget
Make: MG
Model: Midget
Trim: Stock 2-door convertible
Year: 1976
Mileage: 28,289
VIN: GAN6UG172115G
Color: Red
Engine: 1500cc I4 Spitfire motor, Weber DCOE carb
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Austin, Texas, United States

1976 MG Midget Additional Info:

I am selling my MG Midget after 23 years of ownership. It is a fun car to drive, and turns heads everywhere we go. She loves opening up out on country roads.
The car has clean title and current Texas license and inspection. I can supply complete work records back to 1993 - email me for a copy.
It got a frame-off restoration in 1995-96, and has been well maintained since (e.g. new wiring, new steering rack, new gas tank & lines, etc.). It has been stored under a carport during my entire ownership.
The buyer will also get a matched pair of Midget doors, a Moss header kit that will fit with the Weber, and a new spare water pump. It also comes with the original tonneau cover (needs new zipper) and top boot (in good condition)
Major upgrades: Weber 45DCOE carburetor; 70 amp alternator; Spax rear shock kit; Battery & fuel pump shut-off switches in cockpit; Upgraded radio box with vacuum guage, voltmeter (installed but not wired in), and USB charging ports in place of cig lighter.
Recent work: Transmission rebuild in 2007. Motor rebuild in 2009. New clutch was installed in 2015. This work was all done by Shimek Automotive in Austin.
Top and tires are less than 2 years old; front brakes & master cylinder rebuilt in 2013; New A-arms and front end rebushed in 2014/2015.
What it needs: There is rust on in the passenger door skin (it predates my ownership, and is not very noticeable); The interior is mostly original - I replaced the seat cushions, installed a dash coverlay and added carpet in 1994-95, but it's time again for refreshing (I'm leaving that to the next owner.) The top frame has been patched at several points and is serviceable.
What it would really like: Mallory distributor (now running with original unit & Ignitor setup); header unit installed; 5-speed overdrive; a spin on a dyno to finetune the Weber.