[{"id": 3124055, "authorName": "Dick_Steinkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dick_steinkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bumpers are 1970, not 1974...but that's a good thing. The 74 bumpers were a transition to the big ugly black ones in 75 and not very good looking themselves. Seats are out of an even earlier car...again a good thing. \r\n\r\nThe wide chromed wires were probably fairly expensive, but loose most of their appeal sticking out of the wheel wells like they do.\r\n\r\nIt would be a fun little inexpensive driver once sorted.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554753305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124180, "authorName": "CLEAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dig those center laced wire wheels. Lower the car a bit and it would look pretty tough.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554754733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125119, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat ittle put together-it reminds me of my DD 73 Midget with seats from an Austin America and a hardtop only-kinda a crap shoot when leaving for work in the AM. This appears to be a decent driver-the front xmember sure took a beating more than once more than likely from a jack. I ran mine with 6.5\" Slotted Alloys and BR60.13 Goodyears. A complete fun ride-made going to work so much better. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554762282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125128, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those tires look massive on this car. For people with round fender cars like this one, I know that 185 wide tires are a popular upgrade due to availability of tires. However I have found that the stock size 145 wide tires are attainable since they were common on Geo Metros and Toyota Tarcels.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554762358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125507, "authorName": "Markd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dick_steinkamp early 74 still had chrome bumpers, rubbers started @september 1974.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554772491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125596, "authorName": "Dick_Steinkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dick_steinkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markd You're correct about the month cut over to the big ugly black bumpers, but the early 74's (like this one) had the transition bumpers that were also not very attractive...\r\n\r\nhttps://mg-cars.org.uk/images/bbs/posts/97_0_41751112707095_1392853041.jpg\r\n\r\nIt really doesn't matter for this particular car since it is not going to sell for its originality but because it is a fun little car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554774437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125603, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Overspray Batman!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554774700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125639, "authorName": "Markd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dick_Steinkamp I forgot about those, and am glad I did.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554775429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126137, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "when did these things start wearing those MIDGET emblems on the rockers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554814152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126245, "authorName": "Slave2anMG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slave2anmg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notabbiente the MIDGET lettering started in 1969...my '68 didn't have it. My '73 does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554816777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126328, "authorName": "xteaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xteaguy/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by xteaguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554818338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3126365, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notabbiente The sill lettering was part of the 1970 model year facelift.\r\nBlack sills and grille, squarish taillights, etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554818719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126378, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These bumpers are correct for early MY 1974 production, up to s/n 143354. \r\nLater '74s got the \"Sabrinas\" (big bumper blocks) with these chrome bumpers.\r\nMY 1975 Midgets got the full rubber bumpers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554818927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126395, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These 1972-74 RWA (round rear wheel arch) cars sit near the top of the $$$ chain for Midgets, just behind the '67's. Those openings allow for wider, offset wheels like the ones here without interference. Also, these have the rev-happy 1275cc dual-carb engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554819291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126442, "authorName": "sdl1099", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdl1099/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by sdl1099", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554820070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3126709, "authorName": "2cam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2cam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a great little project, but more importantly, what the hell is that black car in the background??? Is that an Intermeccanica Italia? There's also an old Toronado and an air-cooled 911 in a couple of other shots...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554825397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3130918, "authorName": "Cbrenza (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbrenza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, it's an Italia..not for sale, it's hard to get shots of a car by its self when all the rest have to be removed from the garage to get one out!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554903654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3130931, "authorName": "Cbrenza (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbrenza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT can't say it in their listing, but we couldn't find any rust on this old car which is typical of New Mexico cars, it seems it was garaged for many years. We did a tune up and this little car will get up and go!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554903900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3135244, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even with the color change, this is less than half the money for a rust-free (you don't hear that often) chrome bumper Midget with no major needs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554975162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3136275, "authorName": "roverguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are we even talking about the current price? There are 4 days left; the current bid really has no bearing on where it will end up.\r\n\r\nIMHO the tires are too big for this car, a set of 165-175s is more appropriate. It would probably handle better with the smaller tires anyway.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555002109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3144399, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Si, El Midgeto....https://www.teepublic.com/user/amigaboy/albums/17849-british-cars - GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555187973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3145035, "authorName": "buyernow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyernow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad the folks whom did the respray couldn't have taken 10 mins to cover over and tape off the underhood area. The overspray will take a lot of work to get off, and really ruins the look of the car underhood area. Not sure about the seats colors either. Could bettter be black or at least match the top.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555245483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3145053, "authorName": "tbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is going to take work. Missing top latch? How'd THAT happen? No mention of the under the hood problems... I can see stuff that needs to be done, assume there is stuff I can't see. Lots of things neglected. These cars, due to British 'engineering', require attention, and we are behind the power curve here. By '74 they were building these as cheap as they possibly could. Every part was examined, asking 'how can we make this cheaper?' Leather... gone. Even managed to save a pound on the steering wheel. Much preferred my '60's version. Fun car to drive tho not up to today's handling standards. Slick, fast shifting transmission, but clutch and throw out bearing weak... will account for much of your shop time. Not the worst engineered car I've owned [the Corvair gets that award] but working on it will make you ask 'What were they thinking???' from time to time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555246741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3145078, "authorName": "bobhk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobhk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned three of these\u2014a great-fun little car, especially enjoyable on twisty country roads, and fit narrow parking spaces that many can't fit into. I used to drive under our three-story parking garage gate, although I had a proper pass! Traffic is a problem, as you are ignored by oversized vehicles who elbow-in to your lane. These cars are NOT maintenance-free, but a boatload of fun. GTWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555248024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3145083, "authorName": "Cbrenza (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbrenza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The latch missing is on the aftermarket top, not the canvas top, the latches are in place. Seats are NOT original to the car. Yes, would have been nice if the engine bay was taped appropriately before painting..but was not.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555248144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3145441, "authorName": "BusterBrakeline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/busterbrakeline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car, and they are great fun! Although \"buyernow' makes a good point, if they didn't take 10 mins to mask off the engine bay, what other corners were cut... How long ago was the respray done? Are there any signs of the paint lifting... hinges and door shut areas...? What is the paint quality... hard to see from the pics (doesn't look too bad)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555266441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3145644, "authorName": "RantWhenParked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rantwhenparked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lights are inoperative, what - you don't say - on a British car? Seat are not attached... nice and easy then! Might need and actual trailer... somewhat of a rarity on this sight nowadays. Looks like a fun little runner - not being a showpiece is fine, maybe even better. Good luck @Cbrenza - no reserve too!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555280278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146117, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tbill Think you are being too harsh... while this was always an entry-level, budget sports car, the parts and pieces were equal to the more expensive MGB. And no, the Midget never had leather seats from new, though they are available now.\r\nWhile these newer cars are different from the early ones, BL added collapsing steering column, side guard door beams, seat belts, folding top, front discs, roll up windows, and optional radials.\r\nThough basic, these were fully equipped for the day and the performance and handling will put a big smile on your face every time. \r\nThis is way under the money: fun factor / price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555331589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146120, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better yet... EVERY part to rebuild or restore a Midget is available new from Moss or used on http://mgexp.com, which has a very Midget forum community of owners and expert help.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555331735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146216, "authorName": "tbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lights not working, huh! Should be an easy fix... but then thinking of all the fuss Lucas electrical systems caused... You know why Brits drink their bear warm, don't you? They have Lucas refrigerators.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555335732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146289, "authorName": "ClassicCarBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love Midgets and Sprites! One of the most fun cars you can own and drive, the 1275 engine is the one you want. Easy to get parts and very inexpensive too through Moss or others. You will never regret buying one of these unless you can't do the minor things it will need yourself.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555337836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146309, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ClassicCarBill or your to damn fat to fit in. :-( \r\n\r\nI did get in one last summer but the steering wheel would make a fine grove in my tummy and wear out my shirt. \r\n\r\nI put a set of wire wheels on a 67 Sprite I had. Pre really bad gut days. \r\n\r\nTo bad I am not in Albuquerque this week GLWTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555338359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146360, "authorName": "ClassicCarBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Randy_of_Idaho They make smaller steering wheels :-) Fortunately I still fit :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555339896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146455, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mmmmm...\r\n...... low hanging fruit with shiny new shoes....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555341852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146729, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard top, Chromed wire wheels. Nice interior, over spray. Lots to love here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555348508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3146919, "authorName": "joepalmore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joepalmore/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by joepalmore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555352302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3147474, "authorName": "englishboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishboy/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by englishboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555357064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3147518, "authorName": "SpeedShop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun to drive and very easy to work on, even the damnable electrical system! Good luck to the winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555357601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147573, "authorName": "Fred_savage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_savage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would bet a dollar that the lights not working is a bad light switch in the dashboard (easy to R&R). Those era rocker switches can disintegrate from the inside out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555358301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147642, "authorName": "FurloughedAgain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/furloughedagain/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by FurloughedAgain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555359000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3147655, "authorName": "FurloughedAgain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/furloughedagain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/15/19 for $3,400 to FurloughedAgain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555359120, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3147656, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that's just wrong.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555359130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147658, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats buyer, stolen.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555359149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147660, "authorName": "DosCunados", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doscunados/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "two thumbs up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555359181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147662, "authorName": "52imean54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/52imean54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a buy....I had to sit on my hands to not bid. Sweet ride and sweeter deal....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555359207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147664, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@52imean54 Only distance stopped me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555359229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147666, "authorName": "DosCunados", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doscunados/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was twitching \u2026. flying to Abuquerque next Thursday too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555359250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147668, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dosCunados And I fly to Austin next Wednesday but can't drive back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555359288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147673, "authorName": "DosCunados", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doscunados/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me neither, not that I would drive that to MD from NM", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555359324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147689, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DosCunados Haha, no, you probably literally cannot.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555359402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147697, "authorName": "dalehageman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalehageman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, maybe the greatest bargain I've seen yet on BAT! Congrats to the buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555359483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147704, "authorName": "DosCunados", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doscunados/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I did drive a 1993 Nissan D21 pickup from Ft Myers FL to Baltimore with dry rotted tires, bad shocks, and a cracked ball joint in 2017. Had to put on the original donut spare for about 50 miles to get off the Blue Ridge Parkway into Roanoke. What an Adventure!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555359538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3147881, "authorName": "FurloughedAgain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/furloughedagain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, my wife is gonna kick my butt... (laugh) It May be for sale again real soon. Lol", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555360634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3148357, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy smokes. Helluva deal right there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555364417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3148356, "authorName": "Luapath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luapath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Decided over lunch with my wife to invest the $3500 bid money into my 62 MGA. ...... that is languishing in the 3bay of my garage. Sometimes not bidding is a good idea.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555364417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3148413, "authorName": "bamaintx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bamaintx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow great buy - maybe next time", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555364742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3148944, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT...is stack'n em deep (MGs)\r\n\r\n.... and selling them cheap... ( Credo of dealer near me). Thought about the Olive MGB on drive home and almost pulled over to check bid, but figured it would climb to $6800...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555371055, "type": "comment"}]