[{"id": 9694733, "authorName": "Bengu3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengu3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please share you serviced the carb?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664916588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9694762, "authorName": "Dochoilien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dochoilien/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Dochoilien", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664916714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9695014, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome all to my 143rd offering exclusively here on BaT. On offer is this incredibly original 6,930-mile 1979 MG Midget 1500!\n\nPlease review all the HD photos and the video. I invest many hours into each and every presentation for you the bidders to fully gauge what you\u2019re bidding on so please make sure you view them all. We have 7 days together on this one so please ensure you do your due diligence and ask all your questions should you have any.\n\nIf you follow me on BaT you know I\u2019m actively engaged in my listings, and I look forward to your questions and comments. Additionally, I can assist with shipping. Just reach out via the contact seller button for a quote.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664917784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9695036, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Midget 1500 is finished in Inca Yellow over a black interior and was sold new at James Mears Motors in 1979 in Lubbock, TX to a gentleman from Lubbock, TX. It remained with the original owner for the next 42 years until 9/2/2021 when it was sold by the original owner to its second private owner, also of Lubbock, TX. \n\nOn 6/23/2022 a vintage car dealer based in Lubbock, TX acquired it from the second owner, in which, I purchased it from that dealer a short time ago and enclosed shipped it to my facility in Livonia, MI where it currently presents with 6,930 original miles. This is an all original well cared for example that has never left Texas until my acquisition last month.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664917910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9695076, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint and interior are in very good original condition with just a handful of minor paint imperfections as documented in the photo deck. It runs and drives fantastic as all it required upon my acquisition was an alignment, which I had my vendor Plymouth Garage in Plymouth, MI perform, and a minor carb adjustment as the RPM's sat too low at idle at about 500rpm and now it idles at the correct 900rpm. \r\n\r\nAll the electronics work properly including the original RCA AM/FM radio which receives excellent reception. Examine the all the photos and you'll find yourself appreciating the fantastic originality of this example.\r\n\r\nIncluded in the sale is the original soft top boot cover, the original cockpit cover, the original RCA radio manual, one set of original keys, the original spare, the original tools, and a copy of the original 1979 issued Texas title. \r\n\r\nThis is a cannot miss opportunity as they are only original once!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664918030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9695081, "authorName": "mwakey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwakey/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by mwakey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664918042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9695147, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bengu3 Just required a basic carb adjustment as the RPM\u2019s sat too low at idle at about 500rpm and now it idles at the correct 900rpm.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664918273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9696341, "authorName": "BimmerVertDudeFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmervertdudeftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I cray-cray, \"seeing\" the rubber bumpers actually *working* with this yellow shade?\r\n\r\nSomeone's gunna have a crap-ton of fun is this wee buzzbomb. A++++", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664922848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9696652, "authorName": "S.tielens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s.tielens/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by S.tielens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664925244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9698366, "authorName": "vwalfa4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwalfa4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one exactly like this in high school but with a black and silver racing stripe. Nov 79 - it was one of the very last built", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664973064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9699375, "authorName": "Horses2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horses2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you advise about what appears to be zip ties on the distributor module? This is still the electronic distributor/ignition and not the earlier points/condensor version?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664983777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9713620, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Horses2 I checked it out today and it's nothing of significance, simply just holding that singular wire in position. I suppose they are not necessary as the wire would be fine to stand on its own but previous owner must have zip tied it there to ensure safe keeping.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665095131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9714442, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 1979, "content": "$1,979 bid placed by LBCfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665098691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9717291, "authorName": "terryfine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terryfine/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by terryfine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665155603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9725008, "authorName": "GERARD22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gerard22/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by GERARD22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665211465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9728732, "authorName": "Flamebuoyant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamebuoyant/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Flamebuoyant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665256652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9733157, "authorName": "Pablomouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablomouse/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Pablomouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665325249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9737204, "authorName": "Flamebuoyant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamebuoyant/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Flamebuoyant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665350016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9739894, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJL1988 - agreed they are only original once - but is this car still truly original? \r\nUnless it's just reflections (but I don't believe so?) several areas in pictures 138 through 150 look like yellow overspray which would then suggest it was repainted at some point, possibly by original owner? Why repaint a car with only several thousand miles on odometer unless car has possibly been around the clock once? Otherwise, everything else looks consistent with low mileage and careful ownership unless other refurbishment also undertaken?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665410481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9740347, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LBCfan I don't make claims unless there is either documented validation or a high level of certainty. Visual inspection, paint meter readings, past ownership of very low mileage MG's from this era, and inspection of other MGs (Midgets specifically) indicate this is 100% original paint.\r\n\r\nOther MGs from this era that I've owned as well as inspecting other listings of low mileage MGs, Midgets specifically, have overspray in similar fashion.\r\n\r\nThis is not a refurbished or restored example. Legit original 6,930-mile car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665415136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9740382, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665415523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9740425, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665415784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9740430, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LBCfan Consistent paint meter readings between 3 - 6 mills. A repaint would be much higher.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665415835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9743737, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJL1988 - thanks for the clarification and support re the paint; interesting that you are seeing similar overspray on other Midgets from era as only thing that caused me to question the originality. \r\nAs you say elsewhere, unique opportunity to get a survivor in fantastic condition and a highly visible color for use (hopefully next caretaker will drive it); no space and a tad too tight for us, otherwise....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665431444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9744979, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're wondering about the over spray on the under coating check out this 1980 B that recently sold. Same thing. It seems that for the later cars they under coated them before painting them. \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mg-mgb-93/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665436982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9745455, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aridgerunner appreciate the detective work in support. OEM paint application wasn\u2019t the greatest and overspray is common on many cars. Even today there\u2019s minor overspray and heavy orange peel with robots applying it.\n\nIt\u2019s the opposite with these cars whereas I\u2019d be concerned if it didn\u2019t have overspray if I were looking at a claimed original car.\n\nI learned the hard way the importance of factory overspray when I had my 67 GT500 judged at a SAAC event. Docked points for not having similar factory overspray in areas where it should be.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665439125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9748321, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 7hrs to go I wanted to take this moment to remind all interested bidders to that if you have any additional questions or need a shipping quote, please do not wait until the last second. Get your questions and inquiries in early on to give me time to respond.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve had 13 of you inquire for shipping quotes over the last week so if you need one just reach out via the contact seller button. I can arrange it for you via one of my haulers in my network at a great rate. I ship cars all over our great country and internationally so don\u2019t let that hold your bidding back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665493272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9748325, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an additional reminder, get your bids in early on!\r\n\r\nCan\u2019t tell you how many times people reach out to me or BaT complaining they waited until the clock was at 0:01 seconds to bid and missed it due to their connection\u2026 this is not eBay\u2026 don\u2019t be that guy or gal that waits until the last second and risk missing your bid!!!\r\n\r\nClock resets to 2mns after every bid so no sense in waiting until the last second.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665493291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9748692, "authorName": "wt806", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wt806/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by wt806", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665497734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9749653, "authorName": "Flamebuoyant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamebuoyant/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by Flamebuoyant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665506394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9750431, "authorName": "wt806", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wt806/", "bidAmount": 10350, "content": "$10,350 bid placed by wt806", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665509777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9751294, "authorName": "MFMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice, cared for Midget.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665513266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9751928, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some direct sunlight photos on this gorgeous 77 degree Michigan day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665515849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9752234, "authorName": "Flamebuoyant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamebuoyant/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Flamebuoyant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665517364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9752638, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/11/22 at $12,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665518702, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9752643, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great value at this price \r\nI affirm sellers comment re bidding - in addition to time to submit bid, bidder must also respond to BaT confirming/agreeing to the buyers fee calculated on that bid - this to and fro can consume several possibly 15 or more seconds. I never understand why people wait until last 15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665518734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9752649, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not surprised that rnm - maybe top bidder can work something out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665518782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9752659, "authorName": "AJL1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I appreciate the bidding and the commentary on this one, just not enough to own an example as nice as this.\r\n\r\nKeep an eye on my current and forthcoming offerings. Subscribe to my username to get notified when my listings go live!\r\n\r\nCheers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665518873, "type": "comment"}]