My first car was a 1965 MG Midget. I've had a lot of cars over the years, some new, some old. I had a 1973 small block four speed Corvette and a '65 T-Bird with the very cool "captains chair" rolled and pleated rear seat, front buckets, and a rebuilt 390 that cranked out right at 400 horsepower. I had a first year Prelude and a 300Z...but...nothing compared to the little MG. Maybe it had something to do with being 16...ahhh, the memories. But in truth, it was more than that; the little car was just plain fun!

     So, a while back I began toying with the idea of another "toy" car...not something that would be necessary for daily transportation, no, something just for fun. After all, I've got retirement coming up in a couple years. I played back through my mind all the cars and the decision was easy. Below you will find photos and information about my "new" 1973 MG. Before going on I must really give credit where due, to Mr. Paul Lux of Norwalk Ohio who spent ten years restoring this beauty. Paul started with a low mileage (43K) car he had owned for 18 of it's first 20 years; he had purchased it new in '73. Every nut and bolt, wire, and piece of rubber was replaced. The rust free body got the best paint and the engine was built by the best in the field. The interior looks like the day it rolled off the line, only better. Many parts are better than new, stainless sleeved calipers and master cylinder, stainless exhaust, stainless hardware throughout; the list goes on and on. It is in fact a brand new 30+ year old car. So, thanks Paul! I'll take very good care of her.

eBay Auction Listing

Vehicle Description
Absolutely incredible 1973 MG Midget.  Full nut and bolt restoration.  Started with rust-free 45,000 mile car and stripped it down to bare metal.  Professionally painted to the highest standard.  Engine rebuilt to stock 1967 high compression specs by Dave Tabor (known world-wide for 1275 engines).  Custom electronic Aldon distributor.  Everything rebuilt or new.  Oil pressure 30 psi at idle, 70 psi at 3,500 rpm.  Smooth and strong.  No lead head conversion.  Rivergate 5 speed with fully rebuilt transmission.  Shifts smooth as silk.  Also included is original rebuilt 4 speed.  All new clutch components.  Custom leather shift boot.  Front suspension completely rebuilt by University Motors with new wishbones and kingpins.  Custom touring springs (front and rear) from Peter May (England).  All electrics works, down to the last bulb. EVERYTHING.  All gauges rebuilt.  Seats fully restored.  Frames sandblasted and painted.  Work as new.  Covered with leather from England.  Beautiful.  Rest of interior from England, including finest panels and carpets.  Leather headrests.  Blaupunkt am-fm.  Clutch and brake masters rebuilt and sleeved with stainless.  Front brakes new.  Calipers sleeved with stainless.  Rear brakes new.  Rebuilt shocks with special valving.  Five (5) new Dayton heavy duty wires with new Michelins.  Differential and steering column rebuilt by University Motors.  New convertible top installed at University Motors.  New old stock boot.  Alternator and wiper motor rebuilt by University Motors.  Radiator and heater core restored to new.  Gear reduction starter.  Aircraft quality hardware used thruout.  New windshield and door glass with all new seals.  New electronic SU fuel pump.  Bumpers are original but re-chromed to show standards.  Bell stainless exhaust.  New gas tank and sender.  New seat belts.  All locks keyed alike and work.  Much more.  Only 1600 miles since restoration completed.  John Twist of University Motors drove this car in the spring and stated it was one of the finest Midgets he had ever driven!  Over $10,000 invested in paint and engine alone!  Buy this car for a fraction of the cost to replicate!  None finer.  No expense spared.  Personal inspection and test drive urged.  Sold "AS IS".  Clean, clear title.  I am a private individual, not a dealer.  My divorce forces this sale.

I had purchased a few items on eBay before, but nothing as big as this little car. I planned a bidding strategy; this was the car I wanted; the strategy was to bid more than anyone else! Well, not exactly. I did have a limit and fortunately I was able to place the winning bid. The deposit was forwarded and plans were made to transport the car. I originally planned to rent a U-Haul "Transporter" (auto trailer) but found out that the distance between the wheels on the little car was too narrow to safely fit on the trailer. It just happened that my (favorite) brother has a new Ford F250 Super Duty diesel pickup and a 10,000 lb. trailer with ramps and...A SOLID DECK! We were off to Ohio.

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