Some components of the bidding functionality have failed to load correctly. Please contact us.
Brightwells Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Log In
  • Register
Brightwells Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Home
  • Cars
    • Auctions

    • 7th December 2023 Cars, Motorbikes & Leisure
    • 14th December 2023 Cars, Motorbikes & Leisure
    • Selling

    • How to Sell
    • Online Entry Form
    • Valuation Services
    • Transport
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How to Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Transport
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Imgp2612 Crop Entries invited for auction, for more information call 01568 611325 or to enter online click HERE

  • Commercial Vehicles
    • Auction

    • 7th December 2023 Commercial Vehicles & HGVs
    • 14th December 2023 Commercial Vehicles
    • Selling

    • Entry Form
    • How To Sell
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Transport
    • Valuation Services
    • ISO Quality Standards
    • National Association of Motor Auctions
    • Carbon Capture Offset Scheme
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Transport
    • ISO Quality Standards
    • National Association of Motor Auctions
    • Carbon Capture Offset Scheme
  • Classic Motoring
    • Auction

    • 6th December 2023 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 11th December 2023 The Online Garage
    • 14th February 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 19th February 2024 The Online Garage
    • 27th March 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 28th March 2024 The Online Garage
    • 8th May 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 13th May 2024 The Online Garage
    • 19th June 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles, Incorporating 'British Icons'
    • 24th June 2024 The Online Garage
    • 31st July 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles. Incorporating 'Matsuri' - Icons of Japan
    • 5th August 2024 The Online Garage
    • 11th September 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 16th September 2024 The Online Garage
    • 23rd October 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles including Rare and Unusual Land Rovers
    • 28th October 2024 The Online Garage
    • 4th December 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 9th December 2024 The Online Garage
    • Selling

    • Value My Classic
    • How To Sell
    • Delivery and Collection Services
    • SOLD £806.400 1963 Ferrari 250 SWB
    • Valuation Services
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Delivery and Collection Services
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Singer Entries Invited for our forthcoming online auction calendar. To request an online valuation click HERE

  • Cherished Number Plates
    • Auction

    • 4th January 2024 Cherished and Personalised Registration Numbers 2024
    • 3rd April 2024 Cherished and Personalised Registration Numbers
    • Selling

    • Valuation Form
    • How To Sell
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Plant & Machinery
    • Auctions

    • 8th December 2023 Plant & Machinery
    • 14th - 15th December 2023 Plant & Machinery Sundry Items
    • 12th January 2024 Plant & Machinery
    • Selling

    • How To Sell
    • Online Entry Form
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Small Plant Complete our entry form to start your selling journey. Benefit from our expert experience, competitive fees and international audience.

  • Rural Professional, Farms & Land
    • Professional Services

    • RICS Registered Valuers
    • Valuation Terms & Conditions
    • Tenancies/Leases
    • Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
    • Basic Payment Scheme
    • Compulsory Purchase and Compensation
    • Renewable Energy
    • Farms & Land

    • Farms & Land For Sale
    • Sales Advice
    • Request a Brochure, Viewing or Valuation Form
    • Farm Machinery Dispersal Sales
    • Standing Straw & Fodder
    • General Information

    • Contact Us
    • Office Location

    Amc Images (1) (1) (1) We are AMC agents. Unhappy with your bank borrowing, looking for working capital, capital improvements or land purchase? Call 01432 261325

  • Wine, Port, Champagne & Whisky
    • Auctions

    • 6th December 2023 Wine Sale: Everyday Drinking, Bin ends & Rarities
    • Selling

    • Value My Wine
    • How To Sell
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
      • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Image00031 Wine, Port, Champagne & Whisky entries invited for timed online auction, for more information call 01568 619719 or click Here

  • Ministry of Defence
    • Auction

    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Export Licence Details & Shipping Information
    • Site Safety Information
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    IMG 9710 For more information about our MOD auctions, please contact one of our team here

Brightwells Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Log In
  • Register
Brightwells Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Home
  • Cars
    • Auctions

    • 7th December 2023 Cars, Motorbikes & Leisure
    • 14th December 2023 Cars, Motorbikes & Leisure
    • Selling

    • How to Sell
    • Online Entry Form
    • Valuation Services
    • Transport
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How to Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Transport
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Imgp2612 Crop Entries invited for auction, for more information call 01568 611325 or to enter online click HERE

  • Commercial Vehicles
    • Auction

    • 7th December 2023 Commercial Vehicles & HGVs
    • 14th December 2023 Commercial Vehicles
    • Selling

    • Entry Form
    • How To Sell
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Transport
    • Valuation Services
    • ISO Quality Standards
    • National Association of Motor Auctions
    • Carbon Capture Offset Scheme
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Transport
    • ISO Quality Standards
    • National Association of Motor Auctions
    • Carbon Capture Offset Scheme
  • Classic Motoring
    • Auction

    • 6th December 2023 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 11th December 2023 The Online Garage
    • 14th February 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 19th February 2024 The Online Garage
    • 27th March 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 28th March 2024 The Online Garage
    • 8th May 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 13th May 2024 The Online Garage
    • 19th June 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles, Incorporating 'British Icons'
    • 24th June 2024 The Online Garage
    • 31st July 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles. Incorporating 'Matsuri' - Icons of Japan
    • 5th August 2024 The Online Garage
    • 11th September 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 16th September 2024 The Online Garage
    • 23rd October 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles including Rare and Unusual Land Rovers
    • 28th October 2024 The Online Garage
    • 4th December 2024 Classic Cars & Motorcycles
    • 9th December 2024 The Online Garage
    • Selling

    • Value My Classic
    • How To Sell
    • Delivery and Collection Services
    • SOLD £806.400 1963 Ferrari 250 SWB
    • Valuation Services
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Delivery and Collection Services
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Singer Entries Invited for our forthcoming online auction calendar. To request an online valuation click HERE

  • Cherished Number Plates
    • Auction

    • 4th January 2024 Cherished and Personalised Registration Numbers 2024
    • 3rd April 2024 Cherished and Personalised Registration Numbers
    • Selling

    • Valuation Form
    • How To Sell
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Plant & Machinery
    • Auctions

    • 8th December 2023 Plant & Machinery
    • 14th - 15th December 2023 Plant & Machinery Sundry Items
    • 12th January 2024 Plant & Machinery
    • Selling

    • How To Sell
    • Online Entry Form
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Small Plant Complete our entry form to start your selling journey. Benefit from our expert experience, competitive fees and international audience.

  • Rural Professional, Farms & Land
    • Professional Services

    • RICS Registered Valuers
    • Valuation Terms & Conditions
    • Tenancies/Leases
    • Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
    • Basic Payment Scheme
    • Compulsory Purchase and Compensation
    • Renewable Energy
    • Farms & Land

    • Farms & Land For Sale
    • Sales Advice
    • Request a Brochure, Viewing or Valuation Form
    • Farm Machinery Dispersal Sales
    • Standing Straw & Fodder
    • General Information

    • Contact Us
    • Office Location

    Amc Images (1) (1) (1) We are AMC agents. Unhappy with your bank borrowing, looking for working capital, capital improvements or land purchase? Call 01432 261325

  • Wine, Port, Champagne & Whisky
    • Auctions

    • 6th December 2023 Wine Sale: Everyday Drinking, Bin ends & Rarities
    • Selling

    • Value My Wine
    • How To Sell
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Buying

    • How To Buy
      • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Contact Us
    • Past Results
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    Image00031 Wine, Port, Champagne & Whisky entries invited for timed online auction, for more information call 01568 619719 or click Here

  • Ministry of Defence
    • Auction

    • Buying

    • How To Buy
    • Guide to Bidding Online
    • Export Licence Details & Shipping Information
    • Site Safety Information
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletter Sign Up

    IMG 9710 For more information about our MOD auctions, please contact one of our team here

Back to catalogue
Previous lot Next lot

Lot Ended

Make a bid

LOT 7 Reserve not met

Lot Ended

Hammer Price (inc. buyers premium) £5,034

  • Lot Ended

    Hammer Price (inc. buyers premium) £5,034

  • Bids

    0

LOT 7

Next Min. Bid

0

awaiting images

1973 MG Midget

Auction Ends: Wed 23rd Jun @ 8:07 pm

  • Registration Number

    NON453H

  • Engine Size

    1275

  • Chassis Number

    GAN5-137651G

  • Buyer Premium *

    12%, Minimum £150

  • Documents

    V5C, 13 old MOT's, Manual, Magazines, Photographs, Invoices.

  • Tax and MOT status

    Tax and MOT exempt

Description

1973 MG Midget

Sound little MG restored some time ago; lots spent over the years; round-arch model; the perfect starter classic

The last in the line of MG Midgets started life as a re-badged Austin Healey Sprite. A development of the famous “Frogeye”, the Sprite used a unitary body with double wishbone suspension at the front and 1/4 elliptic springs at the rear.

The first cars had rudimentary sliding side screens and were quite primitive. As time went on, improvements such as winding windows, semi elliptic rear springs, engine capacity increases from 948cc, through 1,098cc to the 1,275cc A-Series engine from the Mini Cooper S were introduced. By the time the Mk III was launched in 1966 with a proper folding hood, the car had evolved significantly.

This lasted until 1974 when major revisions were undertaken including rubber bumpers and the 1,500cc engine from the Spitfire – things were never quite the same after that.

This 1973 Midget is from that ‘sweet spot’ in the car’s development, offering relative creature comforts, the 1,275cc engine and the cheeky looks of the original. This one is also from the era of the round rear wheel arch, the prettiest of the bunch.

It comes with a file of invoices dating back to the 1990s, and has clearly had plenty spent on it over the years, notes on file totalling £3,205 spent during this period. A further £2,648 was spent between 2006-2013, with a further £564 added during 2018-2019.

It has been upgraded with a sturdy roll bar and more comfy seats from Chase MG, all supported by the detailed notes on file.

Among the items fitted in 2010 was a new clutch. Since then, the car has done very little and we note that the clutch could do with bleeding as it takes a few pumps to get it to disengage. In fact, it appears to have covered just 500 miles or so since 2005 so it would do with a general check over before use once more.

The car has had 14 owners over the last 48 years and looks solid underneath with respectable paintwork, although it isn’t going to win any trophies, but it is offered at a very sensible guide price.

This cute little Midget needs proper use and enjoyment. Prices have hardened of late on chrome bumper Midgets, so much so that they are knocking on the door of MGB values. This car offers use and improve classic motoring for those on a tight budget.

For more information – contact matthew.parkin@brightwells.com

* All charges are subject to VAT

Attachments
  • Print Details
  • Terms & Conditions
Want to sell yours? Guide to timed auctions

Lot #7

Lot #7

Image 1 of
Sign up for auction updates
Auction Departments

Copyright of Brightwells Ltd. All Rights Reserved 2023

  • Our Story & Contacts
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Data Protection & Privacy Policies
  • Charity Support
  • Careers Opportunities
  • Armed Forces Covenant