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MG Midget - the dwarf among sports cars

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Created on October 11, 2018

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MG Midget (1964) - wirkt aus dieser Perspektive fast ein wenig zeitlos

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MG Midget (1964) - ein kleiner Sportwagen für kleines Geld - dies war die Zielsetzung

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MG Midget (1964) - schon an Details erkennbar

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MG Midget (1964) - kostete 1964 CHF 7700

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MG Midget (1964) - 60 PS reichen für sportliches Vorankommen

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MG Midget (1964) - zaubert Fahrerinnen und Fahrern ein Lächeln aufs Gesicht

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MG Midget (1964) - Speichenräder waren damals nicht Standard

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MG Midget (1964) - erfrischend zu fahren

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MG Midget (1964) - liebt die Landstrasse

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MG Midget (1964) - überzeugte damals mit seinem guten Fahrverhalten

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MG Midget (1964) - durchaus komfortabel, trotz sportlicher Straffheit

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MG Midget (1964) - auch vor dem sportlichen MG hat der öffentliche Verkehr Vorrang

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MG Midget (1964) - die gebogene Windschutzscheibe erhielt der Midget erst 1964 als Mk II

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MG Midget (1964) - ein "erwachsenes" Gesicht gab man ihm bereits bei seinem Erscheinen im Sommer 1961

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MG Midget (1964) - nur 1,35 Meter breit ist der Wagen

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MG Midget (1964) - so stellten sich die BMC-Oberen einen modernen Sportwagen vor

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MG Midget (1964) - mit dem Kofferraumdeckel erhielt man direkten Zugang zum Gepäck

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MG Midget (1964) - die Windschutzscheibe gibt nur einen bescheidenen Schutz

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MG Midget (1964) - das Heck war an den MGB angelehnt

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MG Midget (1964) - Platz für zwei und überraschend viel Gepäck (320 Liter Kofferraum)

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MG Midget (1964) - kurze Türen machen den Einstieg etwas beschwerlicher, bei offenem Dach kann man aber "von oben" kommen

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MG Midget (1964) - mit dem nachgerüsteten Moto-Lita-Lenkrad lässt sich der Midget gut kontrollieren

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MG Midget (1964) - Lenkrad und Radio sind natürlich nicht ganz zeitgemäss

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MG Midget (1964) - Platz für zwei Personen

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MG Midget (1964) - komplette Instrumentierung, selbst der Öldruck wird angezeigt

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MG Midget (1964) - an zwei Punkten montierter Rückspiegel

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MG Midget (1964) - längs eingebauter Vierzylindermotor mit zwei SU-Vergasern

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MG Midget (1964) - ab 1962 mit 1,1 Liter Hubraum

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MG Midget (1964) - rund 60 PS stark ist der 1,1-Liter-Motor

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MG Midget (1964) - robuste Motorentechnik

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MG Midget (1964) - "Midget" bedeutet "Zwerg"

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MG Midget (1964) - das MG-Oktagon und die Fahrzeugbezeichnung

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Innocenti 950 Ghia Spider (1960) - kurz, aber offen

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Innocenti 950 - hübsches Cabriolet am Genfer Autosalon 1961

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Innocenti 950 Sport (1961) - mit Hardtop, gezeigt am Turiner Autosalon

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MG Midget (1961) - markentypisches Gesicht

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MG Midget (1961) - der Motor mit 948 cm3 Hubraum leistet 46 PS

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MG Midget (1961) - Lenkrad und Amaturenbrett

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MG Midget (1962) - lediglich der Drehzahlmesser lässt das Cockpit sportlich erscheinen

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MG Midget (1961) - noch mit Steckscheiben, dafür mit nutzbarem Kofferraum

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MG Midget (1962) - wichtiger Kofferraum, denn hier kann man wichtige Dinge wegschliessen

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MG Midget (1962) - der kleine Spitzenreiter - aus einem Verkaufsprospekt

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MG Midget Mk II (1964) – seltene Farbaufnahme zusammen mit den Minis der Rallye Monte-Carlo

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MG Midget Mk II (1965) – die Damen liebten ihn

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MG Midget (1962) - der kleine Midget mit aufpreispflichtigen Radzierscheiben - aus dem Prospekt

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MG Midget Mk II (1965) – für den enstpannten Ausflug zu zweit, beispielsweise zu den Kreidefelsen von Dover

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MG Midget (1962) - der Motor des kleinen Sportwagens

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MG Midget Mk II (1964) – mit 60 PS aus 1,1 Litern Hubraum

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MG Midget Mk II (1964) – voll versenkbare Seitenscheiben und Dreiecksfenster in den Türen

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MG Midget Mk II (1966) – das Schweizer Kontrollschild macht deutlich, wie klein der Roadster wirklich ist.

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MG Midget Mk II (1965) – unterhaltsames, bisweilen aber etwas unberechenbares Fahrverhalten

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MG Midget (1974) - für das sportliche Pärchen

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MG Midget (1963) - der Mark I - kompakter und sportlicher Roadster

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MG Midget (1964) - Vorderansicht, Vogelperspektive

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MG Midget Mk II (1964) – Interieur neu gestaltet und luxuriöser

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MG Midget (1962) - prall gefüllter Motorraum

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MG Midget (1967) - Seitenansicht des Mark III mit dem 1'275 cm3 grossen Motor

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MG Midget (1966) - als Mark III nochmals verbessert und nun mit 65 PS aus 1,3 Litern Hubraum

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MG B (1970) - MG-Sportwagen-Angebot für das Jahr 1970, von links der B, hinten der B GT, vorne rechts der Midget

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MG Midget (1974) - für schöne Reisen zu Zweit

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MG Midget (1975) - die bezahlbare Legende (Werbung)

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Summary

Squeezing into the 3.5 meter short and just 1.35 meter narrow MG Midget with a wheelbase of just over two meters is reminiscent of the small sports cars of the pre-war era. And when you set off, there is little to protect you from the roaring windstorm that hits you. A good 50 years ago, however, the MG Midget and its twin brother, the Austin-Healey Sprite, were the gateway to the world of sports cars and therefore extremely attractive. And they still are today, as this driving report with many historical and current photos shows.

This article contains the following chapters

A wheelbase of just over two meters
A Kobold for the next generation
From goblin to dwarf
Positive test experiences
Five evolutionary stages
First rides in the midget
Further information

Estimated reading time: 6min

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Squeezing into the 3.5 meter short and just 1.35 meter narrow MG Midget with a wheelbase of just over two meters feels a little reminiscent of the small sports cars of the pre-war era, as the steering wheel sits directly in front of the chest and the seating position is comparatively upright. And when you set off, there is little to protect you from the roaring windstorm that hits you. A good 50 years ago, however, the MG Midget and its twin brother, the Austin-Healey Sprite, were the entry into the world of sports cars and therefore extremely attractive. And they still are today. The Austin-Healey Sprite, which was launched in 1958, was the brainchild of Donald Healey and his sons Geoffrey and Brian. The small sports car was developed at the behest of British Motor Company boss Sir John Lord. Healey reached as far as possible into the well-assorted parts shelf, the engine came from the Austin A35, the four-speed gearbox was also used in the Morris Minor. Together with a few other components from Morris and MG, the basis was laid, but the chassis itself was a completely new design and was certainly inspired by successful racing cars. The Sprite therefore has the honor of being the first self-supporting British sports car. While the wheels were individually suspended from trapezoidal wishbones at the front, a rigid axle had to suffice for wheel guidance at the rear.

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