1978 MG MIDGET 1500 CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
1978 MG MIDGET 1500 CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
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1978 MG MIDGET 1500 CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
High Bidder: AlfaTek
Highest Bid: $3,500 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
Seller:
Engine:
1493cc Inline 4
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
19,789 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
GAN6UJ208431G
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
82604993
Location:
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
Seller:
Engine:
1493cc Inline 4
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
19,789 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
GAN6UJ208431G
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
82604993
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1978 MG Midget 1500 convertible is powered by a 1,493cc I4 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Pageant Blue over a saddle vinyl interior, this two-seat British roadster is now offered by the selling dealer with a fire extinguisher, a tool kit, and a clear title.
Highlights
- Unmodified Triumph-sourced inline-four
- Chrome luggage rack
- Wooden shift knob
- Rostyle steel wheels with Dunlop tires
- Front disc brakes
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: North Carolina
EXTERIOR
- Pageant Blue paint (code 224)
- Black, gray, and white side striping
- Black retractable soft top
- Plastic rear windows
- Black rubber bumpers
- Fog lamps
- Antenna
- Dual side mirrors
- Midget rocker-mounted emblems
- Chrome luggage rack
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 13-inch Rostyle steel wheels
- 145-width Dunlop tires
INTERIOR
- Saddle vinyl upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Matching door panels
- Lap belts
- Manual steering
- Aftermarket wheel wrap
- Manual-crank windows
- Padded upper dash
- CB radio
- Heater with defrost
- Wooden shift knob
INSTRUMENTS
- 120-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Fuel level
- Coolant temperature
- Odometer shows 19,789 miles
- Mileage not listed on title
- True mileage unknown
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 1,493cc Triumph I4
- Pushrod overhead valve
- 1bbl Zenith-Stromberg carburetor
- Rated at around 50 horsepower
- Rated at around 67 lb-ft of torque
Transmission
- Synchromesh four-speed manual
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Independent coil-sprung front suspension
- Anti-sway bar
- Leaf-sprung rear suspension
- Lever arm shocks
- Manual brakes
- Front discs
- Rear drums
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Paint patina
- Corrosion on underbody components
- Seeping differential
- Soft top windows showing age
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Fire extinguisher
- Tool kit
- Spare tire and jack
Would also like to add that this MG is being consigned by the original owner, who purchased it new in Greensboro, NC. The car is all-original
BID: $3,500
✨ Up for grabs: 1978 MG Midget Convertible ✨ Attention bidders — this charming British roadster is a true one-owner vehicle, a rare find that speaks volumes about its care and provenance. Lightweight, spirited, and timeless, this MG Midget delivers classic open-top driving with the confidence that comes from single ownership. Don’t miss your chance to own a genuine piece of motoring history — bid with confidence!
BID: $3,100