Original UK/Home Market car - Extensive accompanying history file Launched in Monte-Carlo in May 1958 as a low-cost entry model, the Sprite was designed by Donald Healey but made by BMC in Abingdon, Oxford.

So it was hardly surprising that the success of the design would lead to an MG version, the “Midget”.

The new Midget was a sports car in the traditional MG mould; small, inexpensive, fast (enough), and safer with predictable handling.

Above all, it was fun! In 1964 the new ‘GAN-3’ Midget Mark II was revealed, with a new and more comfortable cockpit, wind up windows, quarter-lights, better instrumentation, lockable doors, removeable/stowable roof, and the option of wire wheels.

The biggest change however was improved rear suspension and a boost in performance, the 1098cc engine now produced a heady 59bhp due to a new three-branch manifold and cylinder head improvements.

This very attractive example, a genuine RHD/Home Market car was specified from new in Tartan Red with a black ...