[{"id": 9308956, "authorName": "Wes2805", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wes2805/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know if this is the actual mileage? How many owners has it had.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660778921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9308966, "authorName": "Bseimer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bseimer/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by Bseimer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660779032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9309395, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the auction for my 1979 MG Midget! I will be happy to answer any questions you all might have to the best of my ability. The car is a three owner car, with basically one long term owner for 42 years. The car was sold as a used car in 1979 with very few miles. Then the second owner owned it for the interim. I bought it last year. I believe that the mileage is accurate. I base this on the original Michelin XZX tires which come with the car - see tread. (see picture) Also, the steering wheel shows all of the original texture, commensurate with the miles. Hope this helps!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660783618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9309839, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660789323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9310051, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never get used to how small these are in real life.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660793093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9310136, "authorName": "Publiclyviewable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/publiclyviewable/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by Publiclyviewable", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660794708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9310807, "authorName": "balticson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balticson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember the MG 'rubber bumper' introduction (personally, I'm a fan).\r\nThis looks to be a great, late Midget.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660827257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9310813, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660827368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9310814, "authorName": "jlapicki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlapicki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a white 79 Midget that we bought new in the middle of winter in Maryland....they had to dig it out of a snow bank. Had it for 13 years and 53,000 miles before trading it for a Miata....Great little car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660827408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9310912, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660828305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9311604, "authorName": "CChase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cchase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original key!!\r\nWhat a great colour Pagent Blue is!\r\nLovely little driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660835231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9312339, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for your comments. The car is, well, small being its an MG Midget. However, once you get inside, I am always amazed at the leg room. I am 6' 2\" and once I get myself inside, there is plenty of room to stretch out. The feeling while driving is like being in a go-cart. Very quick handling. Lots of smiles per mile.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660840954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9325041, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just returned from viewing this car and meeting the 2 gentlemen that as they say in the description \"mechanically refreshed\" it. You cannot say restored because honestly there was nothing to restore. It has just been made road ready after a long rest. I'm admittedly not a concourse car judge but have owned 24 cars and 7 motorcycles. The seller has not held anything back. The 2 blemishes of note are a couple of dimples on LF fender pic 23 and some marks on the hood pic 34. I am convinced the mileage is accurate and this is about as original as a 43 year old car can get. Someone will be getting a great car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660946305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9342015, "authorName": "IWishIHadMoreVolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iwishihadmorevolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful Midget. Makes me miss my '62 tremendously. If the buyer wants to spice this MG up a bit with some period-correct 3-piece Revolution wheels, check out my current auction here on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661187409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9355507, "authorName": "ccZaphod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cczaphod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those little cars. I bought a second hand BRG '79 back in '82 when I was in High School, it was a blast. I still have the original brochure from the dealer and guess what color is in there? Yup, Pageant Blue. I scanned it and uploaded it a while back, right here: https://imgur.com/a/zerYnVP\n\nAnd I had that T-Shirt too :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661294836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9357282, "authorName": "Jkahn32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkahn32/", "bidAmount": 5001, "content": "$5,001 bid placed by Jkahn32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661314991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9357595, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone! Last day of the auction and today \"Midge\" the Midget goes to a new home. Thanks Wrangler314 for visiting and inspecting the car - it truly is very original as you write below. Any questions, I'd be happy to answer. Thank you all...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661338342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9357883, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks just like the one that was used in the CHiPs episode \"Rally Around the Bank\". Lots of great stunt driving with the Midget in that episode. \r\n\r\nIn a world where vintage car prices have gone completely crazy, the rubber bumpered Midgets still are a good value. There's no doubt the smile per dollar ratio is unequalled!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661345364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9358660, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661352980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9359225, "authorName": "dbert8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbert8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the late 70's we called the bumpers \"rubber baby buggy bumpers\".\r\n\r\nThese are great fun to drive, but watch out when on the road. It's so small that SUV and pickup drivers may not see you. Drive as though you're invisible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661357642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9361915, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"This Midget is now offered with the removed wheels\" - what does this mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661369432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362085, "authorName": "gold3nratio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gold3nratio/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by gold3nratio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661370125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9362092, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661370162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9362219, "authorName": "allen96", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen96/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"A spare set of Rostyle wheels mounted to Michelin XZX tires is included in the sale.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661370782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362305, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings All,\r\n\r\n Ok, here we go! I have received many personal messages from bidders, and one question is in regards to shipping the car and whether the tires/rims can fit inside the car or be shipped seperately. Well..... it is an MG Midget, but then the tires are small too. Most reputable shippers will allow for the wheels to be set alongside the car. Along with the 4 tires/rims, is a plastic box with all the books, manuals, spare parts, t shirts, etc. This will easily fit inside the car, no problem. Bottom line is this: I am happy to work with the buyer to figure something out. I just want to protect the interior of the car which is so original. \r\nJohn", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661371198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362407, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the wheels, here's the scoop. The tires currently on the car are brand new - Pirelli's in the correct size of 145 r 13. I sourced 13\" rostyle wheels for these tires. What came with the car when I bought it are, I believe, the original tires - Michelin XZX 145 r 13. These match the spare in the trunk. If these are not the originals, they are certainly close. However, what a great addition to showing the car at a car-show!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661371670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362567, "authorName": "allen96", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen96/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "btw, I might be interested in buying the old wheels. My '79 Midget has replacement wheels and it's always bothered me. So that would help reduce buyer's final price. Also, if you remove the side mirrors, these cars can be loaded onto a UHaul 6'x12' utility trailer (with ramp). It is a tight fit but it does work; trust me, I've done it twice. The typical UHaul car trailers are too big!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661372115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362587, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by luireis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661372205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9362635, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661372375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9362826, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by luireis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661373189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9362898, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I should be posting my modified 74 Midget bought here on BaT in 2018 in a couple months. Can be seen at MG Exp in the meantime. And as others have stated, smiles to miles ratio is very high. Especially at the price point. Well presented @seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661373450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362963, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661373590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363146, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363219, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363232, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363271, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by luireis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363282, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363301, "authorName": "ounca1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ounca1/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by ounca1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374693, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363307, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wrangler314 saw the car and is quietly bidding...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363319, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363331, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by luireis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363334, "authorName": "Wrangler314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrangler314/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Wrangler314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363353, "authorName": "gold3nratio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gold3nratio/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by gold3nratio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363356, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve is off! Here we go...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661374890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363363, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck seller....good move!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661374925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363367, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by luireis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363382, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363408, "authorName": "luireis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luireis/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by luireis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363413, "authorName": "gold3nratio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gold3nratio/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by gold3nratio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363436, "authorName": "mcowan58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcowan58/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by mcowan58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363464, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363473, "authorName": "Mrtiticus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrtiticus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MG buyers don\u2019t believe in knockout bids?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363478, "authorName": "mcowan58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcowan58/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mcowan58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363493, "authorName": "bartbarter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bartbarter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Little car, little increments :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363502, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363518, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove my 70 midget as my only car for 7 years...was flawless..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363521, "authorName": "gold3nratio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gold3nratio/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by gold3nratio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363536, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363562, "authorName": "gold3nratio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gold3nratio/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by gold3nratio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363572, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller must be pleased...chaching..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661375845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363573, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see Midget love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661375847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363583, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661375897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9363603, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/24/22 for $15,000 to Friant2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661376029, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9363609, "authorName": "Mrtiticus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrtiticus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cute car. Should be fun! Congrats to the buyer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661376059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363612, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done both ways", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661376066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363614, "authorName": "MdeV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Midget Lust right there, nice! Wow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661376090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363615, "authorName": "Sacerdos240D (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacerdos240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone for your interest in Midge the Midget! You guys are great. Going to a new home...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661376091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363631, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all and great auction! Only good g to Waupaca, Wi from where it is!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661376158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363644, "authorName": "gold3nratio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gold3nratio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy, @Friant2018! I will have to go elsewhere to find a Midget. Enjoy the car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661376240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363670, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gold3nratio check mine out at MG Experience if it's your type. Plenty of detailed pics available. Like I mentioned, should be listing here in a few weeks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661376370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9364992, "authorName": "Friant2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friant2018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @gold3nratio ! I\u2019m only 80 miles away. So don\u2019t have to ship. Looking forward to driving it! Best of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661383082, "type": "comment"}]