[{"id": 6916204, "authorName": "schweizalps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schweizalps/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by schweizalps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631809178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6916667, "authorName": "tedtahoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedtahoe/", "bidAmount": 600, "content": "$600 bid placed by tedtahoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631814287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6916827, "authorName": "Capt_Nemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt_nemo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, here's a honest car on BaT. MG's needing some TLC used to be found most everywhere, but I don't see many around anymore.\n\nMy condolences for the loss of your father...experience taught me it's a tough time to go through. Hopefully his car goes to someone who loves and drives it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631815551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6916893, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a handsome little auto. I do love these and it looks like a happy one. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631815613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917239, "authorName": "Kinguin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kinguin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing needs to be updated. This has disk brakes in the front.\r\n\r\nGood honest car. I love driving mine. It may be worth it for the seller to get a picture of the casting to determine what engine is in this. A 1275 is much more desirable than a 948. Swapping engines just to keep it on the road was very common on these.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631817087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917343, "authorName": "Mattyb0914", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattyb0914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also sharing condolences - this is a great little car. I have a 66 A-H Sprite with the 1275 \"upgrade\", it's a blast to drive, fairly easy to work on and parts are not hard to find. This car will make a fun project for the new owner, but looks like it could be an enjoyable little driver right away. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631817421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917357, "authorName": "BimmerVertDudeFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmervertdudeftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631817468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917371, "authorName": "BimmerVertDudeFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmervertdudeftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, and that EQ is bitchin' like a boss.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631817546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917460, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears to be a 1275 engine- big bore smog head and it looks like the engine number starts with a '12'. With that motor it would help to know what transmission is behind it; smooth case or rib case? There were a few 1275 Spridgets sold in the US without the safety upgrades (triple wipers, etc.). A late 1966 car might make that cut. Could this be one of them?\n\nThe front disc brakes are visible through the wire wheels. @BAT may want to change the current description of \"four-wheel drum brakes\".\n\nMead, Colorado! There used to be a fun little road course at the Mead exit from I-25. It was \"a knife fight in a phone booth\" kind of race track, with elevation change thrown in.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631817912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917697, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been updated to reflect front disc brakes. Good catch @SM_Minis", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631818620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6918443, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1966 cars would likely have had the last of the 1098cc engines", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631821809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6918561, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just checked \"the book\" and per the Chassis number \"GAN3\" would be a Mk II1098 cc motor and the actual number indicates a very late 1965 build, maybe December.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631822251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6918905, "authorName": "DaveTal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davetal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, this is a bit of a trip back in time. Back when I was in high school - some time back, now - cars like this were everywhere. If you didn't have a rough British roadster, you had classmates who did ... paint about like this ... bodywork about like this ... carbs in need of (at least) adjusting ... this or that 'non-original' ... gearbox 'issues' ... none of which prohibited their owners from enjoying all the fun that these cars provide. No pretentions of 'classic' or 'collectible' status (though it surely can be done, if one wants it enough); just wonderful old cars. And, of course, you could get one for a song. Hopefully the seller does well enough with it, but this one doesn't really have 'investment' written all over it - except as an investment in fun. What the hell? ... I'll play.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631823590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6918910, "authorName": "DaveTal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davetal/", "bidAmount": 700, "content": "$700 bid placed by DaveTal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631823606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6919049, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IanJ - Thanks; I was hoping someone would have the necessary resources to verify the original engine in this Midget. Decades ago a friend had a \"pre-federalized\" 1275 Sprite that I recall was a late 66 or early 67 US market export. The thing that made me suspect that this Midget has been converted is the smog head it carries. As I recall, the pre-federalized 1275s did not have smog equipment, as well as higher compression. That's why my friend bought his - for competing in a \"stock\" autocross class. That doesn't impact this Midget much, if at all. The 1275 swap is nice to have.\n\nAnd what's a British roadster without a nice gap-tooth smile? Now, about that GT6 in the background . . .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631824056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6919064, "authorName": "schweizalps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schweizalps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I look at your MG Midget in Mead, Colorado ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631824096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6919107, "authorName": "DaveTal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davetal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis That GT6 looks like the one that sold here on BaT just a week or two back. It, too, was in Mead, CO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631824277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6919438, "authorName": "tedtahoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedtahoe/", "bidAmount": 800, "content": "$800 bid placed by tedtahoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631825733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6920960, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveTal - Spot on post concerning old Brit cars back in the day. I've owned three these myself and paid about $500 for each. Never did much to them but drive 'em. \r\n\r\nAs far as the motor, I think a 1275 is best of the three, but many like the way the 1098 revs and sounds. I seem to remember that back in the day, it was easier to build and increase HP, but I can't believe that's still true. \r\n\r\nThis one needs some work, but it's really not too bad. You can drive it as is, but I see it as a great starting point for a project. Could really shine with some effort.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631835812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921191, "authorName": "shantorphy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shantorphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Capt_Nemo that is our only hope! This car has been very loved for many decades, we're excited for that to carry on for many more.\r\n\r\n@Kinguin thanks for the catch on the brakes. And thanks for calling out the engine, I will look into it further!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631839129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921198, "authorName": "shantorphy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shantorphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis @DaveTal good catch on the GT6. Our father had the GT6 and this Midget, and the GT6 sold here a couple weeks back. The MG, though maybe not as flashy as the GT6, was his true love.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631839218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921222, "authorName": "shantorphy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shantorphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schweizalps use the Contact Seller button and we can look at setting up a date. (I don't think I can contact commenters directly?)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631839461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921251, "authorName": "Carunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First car I ever owned was a '66 Midget. Essentially dragged it out of the weeds. Cost me $300. Learned half of what I know about wrenching on that car. Everything leaked. Plants grew in the carpet. Had to mount a block of wood inside to mount a car stereo, wired directly to the battery as this is a positive ground car. (If you look at the EQ picture closely enough, you will also see the would mounting for same.)\r\n\r\nThis one is in better condition today than mine was in 1975.\r\n\r\nGLWTA, all. Going to watch this one for nostalgia's sake.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631839839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921278, "authorName": "shantorphy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shantorphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine number photographed here \u2014 reads 12CJ/DA/H 2297", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631840280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921495, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carunch Yes! The radio in my positive ground 62 Sprite is mounted on a piece of wood the allow the ground to be switched. I've probably blown the in-line fuse I have to the radio two or three times when trying to remove the radio and accidentally swinging the wrench into the big chrome grab handle mounted above it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631843721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921517, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car appears to be a 1275. I will attest that the 1098 is more vocal and Rev happy. I love my 1098 and wouldn't dream of trading it for 10 more horsepower. \r\nI drive mine very hard, taken to 5500 rpm frequently. The A series is a sweet little engine. Nice torque for its size and able to be pushed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631844118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921634, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 1966, "content": "$1,966 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631846506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6921777, "authorName": "Lynchburg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lynchburg/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Lynchburg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631849908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6923078, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t say enough good things about Spridget ownership. Low cost, reliable, easy to fix, ample parts availability, fun to own, and drive. Buy it right and you\u2019ll get every penny back. \nNot a freeway flyer by any definition, but a blast in town, and back country roads.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1631892147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6927682, "authorName": "Mattyb0914", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattyb0914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn\u2019t agree more @mrlister", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631916225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6937662, "authorName": "JeffLemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefflemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned many Spridgets since 1974, I have to disagree on the engine comments about the 1098 being more \"rev happy\". I was rocking my 68 with a 1275 out of a snowbank one winter, and when I looked down at the tach, the needle was past 7,000 rpm. drove it for several more years, and it ran great. A 1098 would have thrown a rod bearing or wiped the center main. The 1098 was more undersquare. All that being said, these are GREAT cars, tight, responsive, precise shifter, super easy to work on. I just wish I was as limber as I was 50 years ago. I still fit once I'm in one, it's the getting out that is embarrassing, especially if the top is up!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632141591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6941115, "authorName": "medicalmanage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicalmanage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmm Shiny foil faced flexible Dryer vent air intake hose not stock. These are readily available from Moss.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632170424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6948514, "authorName": "Mr.Wonderful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.wonderful/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My very first car was a 1966 MG Midget in BRG/wire wheels. I bought it with 12k miles in 1967 from first owner. Had for about a year before it was stolen while I was at work. That thing was fun - I still don't know how I ever fit into it (I'm 6'4\", but I guess the fun factor overtook comfort - at least when I was 20 years old) !!!!! I don't think the seat covers are original - mine were solid black.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632257646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952873, "authorName": "jesup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jesup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carunch - me too; first car was a $300 rustbucket '65 1098 Sprite that didn't run (thrown the ring gear); had to have a plate of steel welded across the tub and about 5 gallons of bondo to pass inspection. Drove it for 4-5 years before starting to strip it for parts for my other spridgets when some frat stole it (by towing, it had no distributor), no idea why. Learned a crazy amount about cars and mechanics; you need about 3 wrenches and a screwdriver and a pair of pliers to do any repair imaginable on the car. My classmates in prep school carried it up onto various steps outside buildings; buried it in leaves, and carried it up a flight of ~ 5-6 steps into an admin building -- and I and about 8 or 10 other students carried it out. Sold my last Midget about 5 years ago (bought semi-disassembled about 25 years ago, never got around to working on it).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632333011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6958344, "authorName": "KM_AXer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/km_axer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My older brother's second car was the Sprite version with a faux tiger-fur interior. LOL! When it wouldn't make the hill leading to our small subdivision without dropping a gear, he knew it was down on power. Yep, no compression in one cylinder due to a burned exhaust valve. An easy fix, and either of us could pick up the cylinder head with one hand, heh.\nA neighbor in Dayton had a later model with the rubber bumpers. Not sure when it happened (factory hooliganism?) but the nameplates on both sides behind the front wheels read \"MIGDET\". hahahah... He parked it on the street in front of our apartment complex. One Halloween, some pranksters rolled it up on it's right side, in the grass between the curb and the sidewalk. Thankfully very little damage, but I'd have likely been even more pissed than he was. Just took 4 of us to gently set it back on it's wheels.\n\nGLWS. Parting with a family fixture is always a bit of a tough moment. Someone will continue having fun with it though, and that should bring a bit of joy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632368729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6958843, "authorName": "JeffLemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefflemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The little graphic equalizer for the radio is a real period piece, we all used to have these to boost the power to the speakers and fine tune our music, not that you could hear that much of a difference in a Midget cruising at 4,000 plus RPM anyway. My first Midget, painted like a BRE Datsun, had the \"FM convertor\" that was added to the factory AM only radio. I think I'm going to go borrow my son's Bugeye. Name a car you can have more fun in for less money!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632400669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6959629, "authorName": "Cang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect car if your B is too big.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632409928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6961896, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the EQ and speakers... But where did they hide the radio?!? Looks like a good example you can actually drive. My 78 Midget was my first \"cool\" car out of high school. Great memories from that car. Managed to put it in a tree during a rain storm! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632425290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6962017, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't patina this spec at this price!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632425953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6962021, "authorName": "yama51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yama51/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by yama51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632425989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6962033, "authorName": "PAMG-47484", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamg-47484/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a Good driver for the Price !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632426062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6962042, "authorName": "yama51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yama51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/23/21 for $5,100 to yama51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632426110, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6962064, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The HVAC air intake hose aside, this just looks like a nice car the owners just kept running through the years. Will make a very fun driver! Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632426230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6962253, "authorName": "shantorphy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shantorphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all for the comments! Interesting to hear about the history and memories of these cars :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632427423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6962288, "authorName": "Dan_M.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_m.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real bargain! Very well bought. Change the oil and drive it like you stole it!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632427626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6962869, "authorName": "Lynchburg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lynchburg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats yama51. I was boarding a flight and missed my 2 minute window to counter bid. You're gain!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632429918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6964674, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great Midget, very nostalgic, as I mentioned earlier. I feel a slight pang of envy.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632437285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6964841, "authorName": "yama51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yama51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm excited to get this car! It will be my 3rd Midget. The first two many years ago. I love that this car was kept for so many years by the same gentleman and obviously used as intended. Looks like it was maintained with practicality in mind, which I respect. It will come to my wood shop (my business) and be kept indoors while not running the streets of Michigan. The Michigan winters will be a good time to tear into the car and do some restoration and mechanical maintance. Thanks Lynchburg! Hope you had a good flight:)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632439541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6966081, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yama51 Congratulations ! I also owned two MG Midgets, and am looking for the third. They are a barrel of fun for only a small layout of cash. Good on you Yama. These early \nA series engined cars are stronger and much easier to tune than the Spitfire engined later cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632481009, "type": "comment"}]