[{"id": 2703029, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this car. What a beauty. GOOD LUCK WITH AUCTION. Not an MG expert but this should do well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542339731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2703059, "authorName": "manuals4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manuals4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes, something about this little gem that just calls for a fall drive in NH :-)\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542340601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2703113, "authorName": "Yddraigoch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yddraigoch/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Yddraigoch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542342404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2703172, "authorName": "oldcarjunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is about as pretty and original as a 43 year old car gets. At 6'2\" I can only dream of being able to enjoy a nice drive in the country with the steering wheel a few inches from my chest, my head sticking above the windshield frame, and my legs bent sideways trying to work the pedals. GLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542345841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2703453, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a time I could have fit in this MG. Now I look at it and flash back to DeNiro\u2019s line in Ronin about never going into a place he doesn\u2019t know how to get out of. Good luck to seller and buyer...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542376020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2703579, "authorName": "RhodeIsland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhodeisland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my first car! Mine was exactly the same except for the luggage rack and I had a removable hardtop only. Check the tape deck for my lost Bon Jovi cassette! I'll be watching this one just because! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542379313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2703749, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! How do some people manage to keep cars in such pristine shape for all those years? This is a friggin time capsule. The color Bracken is one of my favorite MG colors.\r\n\r\nShe's a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542382822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2703842, "authorName": "Garv214", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garv214/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guess this MG won't be \"stuck in Lodi again\" much longer... What a great looking car. Love the original California Blue plates too... reminds me of when I was a kid growing in the SF Bay Area...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542384966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2704169, "authorName": "racerock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhodeisland - like you, this was my first car right down to:\r\n- year\r\n- color - rarely did you see this color\r\n- wheels\r\n- same luggage rack\r\n- tonneau cover, floor mats\r\n- steering wheel\r\n\r\nOnly difference I noticed was that mine did not have the MG emblem on/built into the dash. Have not seen this before\r\n\r\nBought mine at a good old police auction, went through it and had it for a number of years\r\n- Hate to say it, but broke an axle doing burnouts! (rev up and dump the clutch). Had a spare axle in my back yard from an Austin Healey Sprite... Put it in and moved on...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542391894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2704200, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great little car. As I've mentioned on other auctions for rubber-bumper Midgets, these cars represent some of the last of the really good buys in the vintage car world. No, they are not as sought after as the 1275 cars, but they are still Midgets, which means they are going to be incredibly fun to drive. I never knew how much fun driving could actually be until I got behind the wheel of a '69 Austin-Healey Sprite. And, for those thinking they are \"too big\" for this car, they are surprisingly roomy even for 6 footers.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542392352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2704935, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still like the 74 and down Spridgits best. This and all later had the Triumph drivetrain-engine and trans-and sat higher tho this appears to have been lowered or the springs are tired. Having owned approximately 60 or 70 of these,vintage from 58-75 I can clearly state that they are fun to drive and you always feel like you're going 90 even through a 25 mph school zone!! These are the greatest novice sports car to own. Wish I still had my 60 Bugeye and 72 Midget!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542399381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2705404, "authorName": "ennisk1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ennisk1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup, me too. This was my first car. Same year, white, tan, with the luggage rack. If I recall it had some anniversary MG badge on the dash. It was about 4 years old when I got it. It ran and sometimes it didn\u2019t. To this day I credit it with teaching me how to recognize the smells of burning oil, overheating, gearbox oil, and burning wires. In addition, identifying the various substances it would drip. I love MG\u2019s in that perverse way I still reminisce over that mean girlfriend.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542404023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2706842, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I didn't realize how close the power and torque figures were between the 1500 and 1098 cc engines. \r\nRegardless of engine, they are all fun to drive. I have a 62 Sprite with the 1098 cc engine. Running around in traffic is a blast as the sense of speed is so different. The full driving experience is just so exciting.\r\nThis one looks to be in awesome shape, someone is going to have fun with it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542428812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2707700, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pretty nice - just remember, these are about as tiny (if not actually smaller) than a Smart Car, and definitely far lower to the ground. So when the 21-year-old (or, 45-year-old) comes 'phone driving' by in the ridiculous SUV, make sure you give them a wide, wide berth. My friend had one of these in college and even back then in olden times it was small. I also passed one on the bridge years ago here in Seattle, while driving my '71 Ghia, and even compared to THAT car, it was small. GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542482890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2708882, "authorName": "FireMedic27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firemedic27/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by FireMedic27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542573785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2712629, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by we_prefer_panasports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542701197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2712643, "authorName": "Danl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, nice Midget. Looks like it still has the Lucas electronic distributor - that part stranded me in my '75 Midget numerous times all around Detroit. It's a good idea to swap that for a point and condenser or a Pertonix. Otherwise it just quits running - like on the Southfield Freeway - with no possible McGyver solutions. \r\n\r\nThe originality and condition of this car are just amazing. Mine has never skipped a beat since I replaced the distributor in 1989. My first MG, and a great car that I simply can't part with!\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542703721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2713468, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has it been repainted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542736075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2716746, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542810522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2719412, "authorName": "gmanaed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanaed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really nice. I\u2019m 2500 miles away, or my wife\u2019s van would be getting snowed on this winter while this cutie was warm and snuggly in the garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542843844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721664, "authorName": "yus9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yus9/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by yus9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542951896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2721742, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542973992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2721849, "authorName": "Cann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cann/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Cann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542981265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2721865, "authorName": "Cann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that rust around the door hinges?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542982055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2722025, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542986186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2722455, "authorName": "Colmdunphy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colmdunphy/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Colmdunphy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542994550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723123, "authorName": "prancinghorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prancinghorse/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by prancinghorse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543001158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723133, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543001244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723395, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 4688, "content": "$4,688 bid placed by Will88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543003029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723397, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543003084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723484, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cann typically rust will be found at the side of the car over the \"Midget\" insignia. I think you are seeing some dirt/oil at the hinge area. My brother had this same car in 1978 while living in NY state. The weather is bad there and the roads are salted so it had some rust issues even though it was a three year old car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543003960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723526, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm loving my 74 Midget bought here on BaT! My first LBC and my face is already sore from grinning. 5th gear is superb!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723543, "authorName": "Tommyboy1253", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyboy1253/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Tommyboy1253", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723551, "authorName": "prancinghorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prancinghorse/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by prancinghorse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723555, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelscot 5th gear? I thought they only came with a 4 speed manual?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723563, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723571, "authorName": "rcauto4022", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcauto4022/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by rcauto4022", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723577, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723581, "authorName": "rcauto4022", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcauto4022/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by rcauto4022", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723586, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723593, "authorName": "prancinghorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prancinghorse/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by prancinghorse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004902, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723596, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543004985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2723607, "authorName": "Porsche928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/23/18 for $7,500 to Porsche928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543005106, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2723610, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Porsche928 don't see these midgets that much anymore. Looks like you got a good one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543005157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723686, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bstonetr6 mine has some performance mods including the Datsun 5 speed. Huge difference!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543005781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723703, "authorName": "Tommyboy1253", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyboy1253/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Way to go Porsche928! And I thought I was gonna sneak one in here at $5100, LOL. Considering I just bought a CPO'd Panamera Turbo 2014 last week, I need to calm down!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543005900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723741, "authorName": "Dutch_1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch_1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was in the market in the low 5\u2019s as well. I figure the final price is often a bit more than double the early bids, so it was likely to take more than $6k to take it home. These are starting to get respect, the nice ones are, anyway.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543006228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387425, "authorName": "mymgmidget1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mymgmidget1975/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure how this car has a clean title it was a stolen vehicle I was the owner for over 25 years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561578595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4328935, "authorName": "mymgmidget1975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mymgmidget1975/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who has this car now?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586008436, "type": "comment"}]