Sold | 1961 MG Midget MkI Roadster by Brabham

Page Contents

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Enquire Now

View All Images

£18,400

1961 MG Midget MkI Roadster by Brabham

United Kingdom • 9 Sept 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1961 MG Midget MkI Roadster, modified by Brabham with a Coventry Climax engine, is the only known survivor of its kind. Recently restored and having participated in the Goodwood Revival, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors, though limited paperwork and an untested engine should be considered.

Condition

7

While extensively restored, the engine hasn't been tested and the limited paperwork due to the owner's dementia introduces uncertainty. The car's unique history and participation in the Goodwood Revival are balanced by these factors.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GAN1/593

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

751 VPF

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• The only Brabham-tuned Midget known to survive • Coventry Climax FWE engine • Present ownership since circa 2008 • Extensively restored between 2008 and 2016 • Participated in the Sir Jack Brabham memorial event at the 2016 Goodwood Revival One of the earliest known MkI Midgets surviving, this car was modified in period by Jack Brabham in Chessington, Surrey, where the Australian Formula 1 World Champion had set up a tuning business.

Brabham's press car, '751 VPF' was tested in period by magazines and is the only known Brabham-tuned Midget still in existence.

Brabham's modifications were extensive and included the installation of a 1,220cc Coventry Climax FWE engine, close-ratio gearbox, front disc brakes, mechanical rev counter, and a front anti-roll bar.

Modern Motor magazine found that Brabham's upgrades transformed the Midget, increasing the engine power by 80%, raising the top speed by 25mph, and halving the time taken to go from 40-60mph in top gear: "As fitted to the Midget...