23rd Nov, 2021 13:00
November 2021 Classics Auction
1978 MG Midget 1500
Registration - VAK 798S
Chassis No. - GAN6-206964G
M.O.T. - November 2022
Odometer - 14,900
Finished in red and trimmed in red-piped black leather, ‘VAK 798S’ is a fine example of the last iteration of MG’s ever-popular Midget two-seater.
It features chrome bumpers in place of its original rubber ones and was recently treated to a valet. The vendor describes the car as ‘immaculate and running well’, and considers the 1500cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition. We understood the car will be accompanied to the sale by a fresh MOT.
By the ‘60s, the MG Car Company had long since been absorbed into the giant British Motor Corporation (BMC). In an effort to fully capitalise on the many respected names in its care, the company embarked upon a programme of ‘badge engineering’, and the new MG Midget was essentially a MKII Austin-Healey Sprite in a slightly different suit of clothes, and initially powered by a 948cc A-Series engine. By the time of the 1966 MKIII, the motor’s capacity had increased via 1098cc to
1275cc, semi-elliptic rear springs had replaced the quarter elliptics and the front brakes were now discs. There were also wind-up windows and a superior hood. In 1972 a lower-geared Triumph steering rack was fitted, a second silencer added and the dynamo ousted in favour of an alternator. The final iteration, the MKIV, brought deformable federal bumpers allied to an increased ride height and a new engine and gearbox – the 1,493cc and four-speed manual units from the Triumph Spitfire. With 66bhp now on tap, the venerable little two-seater was capable of a genuine 100mph flat out. A total of 226,001 Midgets were built between 1961 and 1979.
In summary:
- Has had its rubber bumpers replaced by chrome equivalents
- Considered by the vendor to be ‘immaculate’
- Expected to have a brand new MOT by sale time
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000Registration - VAK 798S
Chassis No. - GAN6-206964G
M.O.T. - November 2022
Odometer - 14,900
Finished in red and trimmed in red-piped black leather, ‘VAK 798S’ is a fine example of the last iteration of MG’s ever-popular Midget two-seater.
It features chrome bumpers in place of its original rubber ones and was recently treated to a valet. The vendor describes the car as ‘immaculate and running well’, and considers the 1500cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition. We understood the car will be accompanied to the sale by a fresh MOT.
By the ‘60s, the MG Car Company had long since been absorbed into the giant British Motor Corporation (BMC). In an effort to fully capitalise on the many respected names in its care, the company embarked upon a programme of ‘badge engineering’, and the new MG Midget was essentially a MKII Austin-Healey Sprite in a slightly different suit of clothes, and initially powered by a 948cc A-Series engine. By the time of the 1966 MKIII, the motor’s capacity had increased via 1098cc to
1275cc, semi-elliptic rear springs had replaced the quarter elliptics and the front brakes were now discs. There were also wind-up windows and a superior hood. In 1972 a lower-geared Triumph steering rack was fitted, a second silencer added and the dynamo ousted in favour of an alternator. The final iteration, the MKIV, brought deformable federal bumpers allied to an increased ride height and a new engine and gearbox – the 1,493cc and four-speed manual units from the Triumph Spitfire. With 66bhp now on tap, the venerable little two-seater was capable of a genuine 100mph flat out. A total of 226,001 Midgets were built between 1961 and 1979.
In summary:
- Has had its rubber bumpers replaced by chrome equivalents
- Considered by the vendor to be ‘immaculate’
- Expected to have a brand new MOT by sale time
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: November 2021 Classics Auction, 23rd Nov, 2021
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
We are delighted to be running this live event in the shadow of Concorde, without doubt the most iconic passenger aircraft in history.
Free parking for auction attendees.
As with all Hampson Auctions there will be a fantastic and varied mix of lots to reflect both the individual interests of collectors whatever stage of the collectors journey they are on.
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Monday 22nd November 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 23rd November 9am - 1pm
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