1966 MG Midget Mk2 – It’s back

About This Competition

The 1966 MG Midget Mk2 is Back!

We even decrease the maximum number of tickets for a better chance of winning the car!

Adrian Whale, original winner of this car, has decided to go slightly bigger and get an MGB Roadster. The Midget has been a wonderful introduction to classic motoring for Adrian and his wife but the bigger car, with a bit more room for luggage will see them on some European rallies and UK tours.

We have bought this super little car back and are offering it again. It captured our hearts here at Vintage and Classic when we had it before and of all the cars we have offered it stands out as one of the best. It has that “look” with the Old English White hardtop over the British Racing Green paintwork all set off by the chrome wire wheels.

So, a perfect opportunity to have a second chance at winning this cracking classic!

This cars previous owner was a prominent member of the MG Car Club and when he commissioned this car for a full professional rebuild and restoration it is fair to say he knew what he was doing and thus created what must be the nicest car of this type out there.

It is a very pretty car, with its chrome wire wheels and removable hard top painted in Old English White but it is far more than just a nice looking car proving beauty is far more than just skin deep!

Over £7000 was spent on the engine rebuild alone and that rebuild, with its twin choke Weber carburettor, coupled to a sports exhaust, give the car a power uplift to just over 80 BHP, 21 BHP more than standard. This is a really perfect power upgrade that makes the car really exciting to drive whilst still remaining practical on modern roads and the Kenlowe electric fan ensures that the car will not overheat, even in a summer traffic jam.

All suspension units, dampers and brakes have been upgraded to match the power uplift and the car sits on four brand new Uniroyal tyres.

We also love the sound it makes as it turns heads while driving through the country lanes.

Overall this car has the looks, performance and pedigree of a perfect 60’s sportscar. We think it is the best MG Midget on the road!

In test drives it has just brought such a smile to everyone’s faces. It’s simply just an awesome car.

Here’s a summary of the engine work;

• Performance Pistons and Rings
• Engine bored out from Standard 1098cc to 1150cc
• Uprated Con Rod Bolts
• Performance Oil Pump
• Period Competition Grade 276 Camshaft 0.015” Tappet Clearance
• Performance Cam Followers
• 5 Forged Rockers
• Performance Timing Chain and Sprocket
• Tufrided Crankshaft
• Performance Main and Big End Bearings
• Performance Crankshaft thrust washers.
• New Clutch Assembly
• Aldon Automotive Performance Electronic Ignition and Distributor
• 12G295 Modified Cylinder Head
• Above Gasflowed and Ported (10.4:1 Compression Ratio)
• Valves 1.313 Inlet – 1.13 Exhaust
• High Grade Competition Head Studs
• Free flow Exhaust Manifold by Maniflo
• DCOE Weber Carb and Manifold
• Engine Set up At Aldon Automotive – Data sheet supplied.

GOOD LUCK