My Yesterday's Hero!

[Porscha!]

Just picked up my 1978 MG Midget today, in white, the first owner, Olga, owned it from new in 1978 to 1995, then it has changed hands 5 times since then, there is piles of history with the car and it is in very good condition, I intend to make it excellent!

Heres some pics -

[Balmoral Green]

At last!

[SB - Nigel]

Well done

DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY ON IT UNTIL YOU'VE HAD IT AT LEAST 9 MONTHS (other than FULL servicing and maintainance)

No upgrades or mods - get used to a '70s car (if it's in good condition other than changing the headlights it should be more than adequate subject to a good battery then later get an electronic igniter to save hassle)

[Porscha!]

SB - Nigel said:

Well done

DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY ON IT UNTIL YOU'VE HAD IT AT LEAST 9 MONTHS (other than FULL servicing and maintainance)

No upgrades or mods - get used to a '70s car (if it's in good condition other than changing the headlights it should be more than adequate subject to a good battery then later get an electronic igniter to save hassle)

Thanks I was just initially going to sort a little surface rust, get a full service done when I have my MOT (in September), fit another MG Stainless steel sill cover, passenger side one is missing and keep it in nice condition!

Mods will come a lot later, the fun has already started as it's a great car to drive stock!

[Puff Puff]

My top tip when buying any classic car - join the owners club.

[Porscha!]

Puff Puff said:

My top tip when buying any classic car - join the owners club.

Joined

[215cu]

I'll second the leave well alone until after the MOT and service, if you get any advisories, that's your starting point.

Cracking car.

Last point, if you haven't already, look at breakdown cover, something will go and it will let you down.

[mgtony]

Looks rather nifty.Would normally suggest putting a set of minilite alloys on, but even the wheels look tidy. Interior as good as exterior?
Have fun!

[Simes205]

mgtony said:

Looks rather nifty.Would normally suggest putting a set of minilite alloys on, but even the wheels look tidy.
Have fun!

Rostyle wheels!

[mgtony]

Errrrrrrrrr yes, thats why it doesn't minilites.

[Porscha!]

215cu said:

I'll second the leave well alone until after the MOT and service, if you get any advisories, that's your starting point.

Cracking car.

Last point, if you haven't already, look at breakdown cover, something will go and it will let you down.

Thanks for the advice have breakdown with my insurance through MGOC.

[Porscha!]

mgtony said:

Looks rather nifty.Would normally suggest putting a set of minilite alloys on, but even the wheels look tidy. Interior as good as exterior?
Have fun!

Thank you, I like my rostyles Minilites look good on Midgets though too

BTW - Very nice BGT

Edited by Porscha! on Thursday 24th July 23:06

[cozzmik]

nice motor, good luck with many years of fun motoring

[littlemidgetgem]

Thankyou, well I'm still loving it and that is good in my world as cars don't tend to last long!

Really love my little Midgie though so (as I always say but no one believes) this one is a stayer

Can't believe I picked this car up a month ago just over now! It feels like a new occassion everyday I drive it, love the higher maintainance that is required, love the way it drives, the noise it makes, it really is a little gem

Edited by littlemidgetgem on Tuesday 26th August 22:23

[AJAX50]

As well as other suggestions, grease the suspension and steering every 3 months.

[lowdrag]

Start as you mean to go on; love the no parking sign next to thecar

[littlemidgetgem]

AJAX50 said:

As well as other suggestions, grease the suspension and steering every 3 months.

Only 2 and a half months to go till next time

[littlemidgetgem]

lowdrag said:

Start as you mean to go on; love the no parking sign next to thecar

Gotta love NO PARKING signs, there to be disobeyed