Description
Extensively restored in the mid 90s, with a further £7000 spent in parts alone over the last 4 years to build a "fast road/ hill climb car"
Please note, I am selling this on behalf of a friend who does not use the internet.
Finished in its original colour combination of Tartan Red with black interior. The previous owner of the Midget purchased the car in 1992, and embarked on an almost 3 year restoration that finished in 1995. The car was stripped entirely and taken back to bare metal. Any issues of rust or corrosion were dealt with properly with new metal work. This included; new floors, new side sills (inner and outer), new wings (front and rear), new rear panel, new bonnet, new door skins as well as various other areas. The car was then painted in a rust proof primer, before being painted in the correct Tartan red. The entire underside and wheel arches were painted with "under body Schutz" before being painted in the body colour.
Mechanically, the engine was treated to a full rebuild and the carburettor was upgraded to a Weber 40DCOE. All ancillaries were also refurbished or replaced. The brakes including pipes are hoses as well as the suspension have completely been rebuilt too. The clutch was replaced. The fuel tank and pipes were also replaced with new ones.
Outside, all the chrome was replaced, as were the rubbers. All the lenses were replaced. New bumpers were fitted (subsequently removed, but come with the car).
The interior was treated to new carpets, new door panels, new seat covers, new gauges, as well as an entirely new wiring loom. The soft top was also replaced, as well as the frame for it.
All in all, £5000 was spent just on parts (in the early 90s!). Some 7000 miles were completed since restoration.
The car was purchased by my friend in 2020. In his 4 years of ownership, he has further improved the car to how it stands today. Upgrades include a fully reconditioned 5 Speed type 9 Ford gearbox with short throw from Frontline, this alone was nearly £1800 excluding labour. Frontline also supplied the roll cage, harness bar, mounting brackets and strengtheners. The radiator was replaced with an aluminium unit, as well as an aluminium expansion tank. The rocker cover was also replaced with an aluminium one. The suspension has been replaced with Frontline fast road shocks and springs, and the exhaust was replaced with a brand new Peter May Maniflow system with heat wrapped manifold. The interior was not left alone, with new "Dynamat" proofing, a new carpet kit, that includes the boot, New Cobra racing seats with 4 Point harnesses and a new gear shifter knob too. The wheels were also repainted black, and fitted with a new set of Avon ZT Tyres. There is also a new roof that comes with the car but has not been fitted. The tonneau cover is in good condition.
The car drives fantastically as a result, it's incredibly visceral, every journey is an event and puts a smile on your face.
It comes with a huge history file, with receipts for well over £10, 000 (this does not include labour). There are also 2 x Photo albums depicting the restoration. It also comes with many of the original parts, including the gearbox, seats and bumpers, as well as lots of other things.
The car is being sold due to lack of use (under 1000 miles in 4 years).
Any inspection welcome. But please remember it is 57 years old, and was restored nearly 30 years ago.
