What Type of MG Midget Is Used As the Donor Vehicle?
The Midget/Sprite needed is generally referred to as the ‘chrome bumper’ Midget/Sprite which has the 1275cc engine. Since some cars may have been modified over the years, it is important you check the engine size. That being said, as per the Midget & Sprite Club website: “Midget MKIII – October 1966 to September 1974. The Midget MKIII was introduced in October 1966 with the 1275 cc engine, along with a revised cockpit featuring a new rear panel incorporated a permanently attached folding hood. In 1967 the vertical radiator was changed to a cross-flow design, which meant the addition of an expansion tank and the necessary relocation of the windscreen washer bottle. In December 1968 the seats were redesigned again, with horizontal fluting and a reclining facility. In September 1969 various cosmetic changes followed, such as the substitution of the chrome slatted grill for a black recessed grill with chrome insert and surround. For a short while, the windscreen frame was also finished in
