1962 MG Midget MK1 1100 runs drives needs restoration Az Car Convertible British
1962 MG Midget MK1 Midget
MG Midget 1962 technical specifications | |
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Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
Make: | MG |
Model: | Midget |
SubModel: | MK1 Midget |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Midget |
Year: | 1962 |
Mileage: | 85,000 |
VIN: | GBE 018014 |
Color: | White (now red) |
Engine size: | 1000 |
Number of cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 4 spd |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Options: | Convertible |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Description |
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WE GOTTA SELL IT and make room for more cars
SO The new RESERVE is LOOOOOOWWWWW
WANNA Buy it Now ? sure, ake me a fair offer and Ill
stop the auction early !
Up for Auction: awesome very rare cool
1962 MG Midget (runs and drives) needs lots of work still
ABOUT THE TITLE:
the previous owner was going to part the car out so in
the process so he didnt have to register it anymore he
got whats called a DISMANTLE brand on the Az title.
This can be reversed what Im told in any state after the
car goes thru a Level 1,2 or 3 inspection. To pass safety
inspection it will need a good windshield, orking lights etc
and all the normal stuff if you plan on putting it back on the
street. If you make it a race car, ou just build it the way it
is.
These cars rarely come up for sale anymore as survivors
that are affordable and restorable. So DONT MISS IT !!
Some brief history about the car when we got it is it was
parked and stored outside here in Tucson where it sat for
about 15 yrs and pretty much forgotten about. Seeing as
this car has been in Tucson for as far as we can track it
Az sun and the desert heat has done alot of wear and tear
on the old beast. Originally the car was white. Over the yrs
water sat in the floor causing the front 2 floors to rust and
some other areas under the car.
The car also got some minor rust forward of both front doors
on the body. (See pics, here are plenty below) The front
floors where fixed but nothing professionally, ut just to get
by for a daily driver.
If you hop in the car, urn the key and pull the ignition switch
it fires right up. Runs a little rough and sounds loud due to an
old exhaust and missing gasket. It runs well enough to buzz it
around our parking lot and load it on a trailer. The clutch works
fine and has a rebuilt slave cylinder and the brake master was
also rebuilt recently. No smoke or knocking from the engine.
All the forward and reverse gears work too. Doesnt like to idle
that well but once you are on the gas some, t scoots and responds
pretty well. Im sure the motor will need a tune up and maybe
the carbs rebuilt too soon.
Convertible top and frame are missing. Doors open and close
like normal.
Also, ake sure you check out our Feedback here on Ebay
Its there for a reason and tells potential bidders/buyers
they can rest assure if they buy one of our cars, hings will
go smooth and well.
To date, ve yet to see anyone else market their cars the way
we do and our prices we try to be realistic as well.
We want to sell cars, ot sit on them for months.
DRIVETRAIN: the motor (prob original) starts easily with the
original keys, uns and sounds good. 1100 cc twin carbs.
Under the hood is very original, nd un-molested.
Could use a good cleaning and probably a tune up.
Some mild surface rust in a few areas, ut no signs of
any body damage here too. Clutch and trans feel okay.
Needs restoration in a few areas but the car looks like
its never been wrecked and the frame rails in the engine
bay look rust free and original. Original air cleaners are
in the trunk. So is the original gas tank. Right now its running
off the original mechanical fuel pump, ut the tank in the
trunk is just a temp.
INTERIOR: lots of sun damage here and needs alot of resto
here too, ut still easier and cheaper then fixing rust on an
eastcoast car for weeks. Bucket seats are not original as
you can see. Rest of the dash etc looks original even the
steering wheel (missing all the wood) Windshield frame in
decent shape but it folds forward if you push on it. Not sure
exactly how to anchor it. Original Tach and Speedo.
Rockers are very solid and doors work well. Also I saw little
to NO rust behind the front seats or in the trunk well too.
(see pics !)
EXTERIOR: the body is actually pretty dent free from front to rear
and only see rust behind both front tires in pretty small
sections. Ive got pics of under the car too, o hopefully you can
see what the cars going to need for a proper resto. Grill looks
good, ires in good shape too. We DO have the front bumper but
it really needs to be fixed or just buy a new one. Lights not working
but I did find a few broken wires in the engine bay pass side that
could be the problem. This isnt the most rust free car we have
sold over the yrs, t obviously has some rust issues, ut still nicer
then most un restored MGs out there. This is an AZ MG, nd it
got some rust, cant imagine what one of these cars looks like thats
been on the eastcoast for the past 40+ yrs.
SUSPENSION: all factory the best I can tell. Im sure some bushings
and stuff will be worn or close to worn out. Shocks actually not too
bad. I actually drove this car on some back roads before I bought
it for about 20 minutes. Had it up to about 50 and it felt like a
little go kart. This car has factory Front Disc Brakes too !!
No wire wheels to worry about not being true, he steelies with
caps are original and tires are good too, ot that old.
While driving so far, n short test rides nothing
really stands out other then its an old non restored car.
Plan on some restoration here too. Do as little or as much as you
want during the resto.
Check out ALL the pics below -----> (there are over 125 pix!)
it may take a full minute for them all to load ifyou have a
slow connection, o be patient AND looks for the extra scroll
bar on the right side.
Az gets maybe 12" a yr of rain and Az very dry climate.
more infoAFTER the pics etc. There are 100 large pics.
There you have it, robably The BEST represented BRITISH car on Ebay.
Shows you all the good as well as any bad, ope you appreciate them.
We put a lot of time and effort in marketing our cars and it shows.
People wait months for a car this solid to come up for sale
and even if you have to pay shipping to your area, t still beats
paying a body shop to hopefully fix a rusty car for weeks on end.
Having as much as the original steel on a restored car these days
speaks volumes.
Also, f you buy a car thats been "restored", ho knows what sort
of surprises are hidden under new paint or thick undercoating.
People are flipping cars all the time when most of the jobs are
fast, or a quick buck and quality suffers.
Our auctions have NOTHING to hide .
Restore a car like this yourself or locally and you know
exactly what you have in the end. We put these large detailed
Pics up so YOU and WE can see more about the cars condition.
Email us with ANY questions before you bid please
If you treat yourself to buying one of our vehicles
youll never buy a total rust bucket again from anyone !!
Our Impeccable FEEDBACK speaks for itself. We show you as
much feasibly possible via pics.
Doing restoration on this type of project is less labor
intensive which means overall cost is less too !
With less horrid surprises later on.
Dont let auctions withlittle to no pics try to fool you.
With other auctions, nbsp;you really dont know what to expect
until you take the car apart. While we go over our cars ALL OVER
with great pics to help making your decision easier.
Along with ANY other questions you may have.
Email me for a quote for shipping.
ARIZONA TITLE IN HAND
Keep in mind, his is not a restored car !!
CAR MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 14 daysof auctions
END ! we can no longer store cars for anyone !!
Unless other arrangements have been made before auction ends.
Can help with shipping outside the USA too if you need help.
But keep in mind, he car cant ship until you get your title
from us in hand.
This car, oucan seeclearly whatto expect with no surprises
and our Feedback speaks for itself !
EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE !!
Car will obviously ship as operational - but the brakes are
enough to load and unload with an experienced driver.
IF you need a shipping quote, ust email us with your city/state
and Ill find out our best quote for you !!
We can find you a good fair price for shipping ANYWHERE !!
Let us check first !
No problem helping it to the docks if you are shipping overseas .
If you have to wait for the title to ship your car, t still needs to
be paid for and shipped from our holding lot as mentioned in
the ad. When we get the title for it, e will fedex it to you.
If there is a winner, lease email me when the auction ends
and say Hi and we can take it from there.
Bank Wires need to be prompt if you are out of the country
because they always seem to take longer then expected.
I bank with B of A which makes things easy for many out of
state for payment. direct depositor Cashier checks
If you WIRE THE FUNDS from out of the country
we must add a $60 fee that our bank charges us.
must clear before car can move. Its a sign of the times, orry.
IF RESERVES NOT MET, mail us anyway maybe we can work
out a deal after it ends.
NO PAYPAL for $500 deposit only - rest direct bank deposit or wire
Must be paid within 5 days of auction