1973 MG Midget Mk3 RWA 1275

Highlights

• Desirable Round Wheel Arch (RWA) specification
• In current ownership for 15 years, garaged throughout
• Large history file with repair receipts spanning well beyond current ownership
• Accompanied by a British Motor Heritage Certificate
• Extensive recent mechanical refurbishment

The Appeal

The so-called 'RWA' (Round Wheel Arch) Midget is one of the most coveted variants of this iconic British sports car. Fitted with the 1,275cc A-Series engine and retaining the elegant round wheel arches before the later rubber bumper redesign, it represents the Midget at its most classically proportioned. These cars are fantastic fun to drive; a rear-wheel-drive, convertible sibling to the Mini.

This example, finished in Damask Red with a colour-matched interior, has been garaged and looked after by its current owner for the past 15 years. Mechanically, the car has benefited from a thorough programme of recent work encompassing suspension, cooling system, ignition, fuel delivery, clutch, and exhaust components. The bodywork and interior are among the smartest you will find for this model; we'd encourage you to study the photographs to appreciate just how good this car is. This is a well-documented, carefully maintained Midget that appears ready to be enjoyed on the road.

Key Information

• Mileage: 25,283 miles indicated; vendor estimates true distance is 125,283 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 1,275cc in-line four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: British Motor Heritage Certificate and large history file with repair invoices

The Detail

• Finished in Damask Red with bright chrome details and correct period styling
• Black finished Rostyle wheels
• Bucket-style seats with headrests in matching deep red
• Black door cards and black carpets
• Wood rim sports steering wheel
• The vendor describes the bodywork as being in very good condition with just the odd paint imperfection
• The vendor states the interior is in excellent condition
• Kingpins recently replaced
• Full bush kit recently fitted
• New clutch master cylinder installed
• Facet sports fuel pump fitted
• Sports coil and CSI electronic ignition fitted, replacing the original distributor
• New water hoses fitted throughout
• New water pump, thermostat, and thermostat gauge
• New heater tap
• New exhaust manifold and gasket set
• New battery

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