£7,992
1,275cc-Powered 1962 MG Midget 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£7,992
1,275cc-Powered 1962 MG Midget 5-Speed
US • 6 Sept 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1962 MG Midget has been re-powered with a 1,275cc inline-four and retrofitted with a Datsun 5-speed manual transmission. While it features a refurbished red exterior and red vinyl interior, the inaccurate odometer and recent mechanical work suggest some wear and the need for potential reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car has been refurbished, but the listing notes that the odometer reading is inaccurate and the total mileage is unknown, suggesting wear and tear. The description mentions the car was refinished, implying prior cosmetic imperfections. It also notes recent work on the fuel system and carburetors, indicating some mechanical attention was needed. These factors suggest moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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1,700 miles
GAN1L15538
United States
Manual
1962
Auction
£7,992
1,275cc-Powered 1962 MG Midget 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
TMU Retrofitted 1,275cc Inline-Four Datsun 5-Speed Manual Transmission Red Paint Red Vinyl Upholstery 13" Steel Wheels Front Disc Brakes Chrome Bumpers Black Soft Top & Tonneau Cover Heater Owner's Manual This 1962 MG Midget was produced between August and September 1962, and it is said to have been re-powered with a 1,275cc inline-four under previous ownership in 2005.
It has been refurbished in red over color-coordinated vinyl upholstery, and it features a retrofitted Datsun-specification five-speed manual transmission.
Additional equipment includes a replacement black tonneau cover, 13″ steel wheels, front disc brakes, dual SU carburetors, and a heater.
This Midget was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and is now offered with an owner’s manual, a removable black soft top, a set of side curtains, and an Oklahoma title that lists the car as a 1963 model.
The car was refinished in the current shade of red during the refurbishment, and it features a replacement black tonneau co...
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£1,080
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