I've daily driven my Midget 1500 since I passed my driving test in December, I agree that its well worth the small issues every now and again to daily drive something fun. Although I have the hardtop and the heater, which are invaluable in poor weather.
Fantastic. I did alot of my driving practice before my test in my Midget. Unfortunately it's been off the road having welding since early February and I passed my test in late February so I haven't had a chance to drive it with a full license yet. Still, good things come to those who wait.
I've got a '65 in the same colour and it does working days when the weather is okay, too. Rostyles and a new roof is on the cards. Just love to use it.
Drove my 1973 midget for 13 hours in 1978, Nottinghamshire to Norfolk then to Newquay. Only stopping for fuel, that was a daily driver back in the day.
I daily my stock 78 1500 Midget, and love it, but I avoid rain like the plague. I don't like putting the top up and down, and the car slides all over the place when it's wet. The other con's for me are the thimble size gas tank and I have to avoid highway (4k+ rpm bothers me with the unrefined little Truimph sewing machine engine sounding like it's going to explode any minute, plus it feels 'nervous' over 55mph). I also don't drive it in the winter because of the New England salt on the road destroys British steel in very short order. But the Pro's!! Soooo much fun to drive, especially on back roads (who needs highways, anyway!). Great gas mileage! Super cool car! Did I mention, super fun to drive? I've owned a lot of cars, and this one is nothing but a joy to drive (except over speed bumps - lol!)
I'm finishing building a 1500 midget for my first car. I have pollybushed it and hoping to get the welding finished soon. I have a hard top and heater :) carnt wait! You car was my inspiration for my project
Keep stirring, a gear is in their somewhere! Exhaust, too tinny for the sump. As you leave the dentist on the left as you go over the speed bump (or as I have heard you Poms call them sleeping police men (snigger)) is the the rusty back end of a 4 door Morry? (time stamp 5:43ish). Barp! nice!
Well spotted! That morris has been there for years. I've had a look and unfortunately there isn't really much left. Nothing more than a garden ornament now 😟
@@MarksWheels Sad. Just as an update, my traveller has made it to my home, still not garage grown out of my front yard or magically appeared under the house so it is sitting on the front lawn under a tarp. parts still coming in so work can start on the rebuild soon... including disc upgrades, and a possible supercharger instillation as well... watch your space...
I drive mine everyday. 70 miles round trip to work. Leaky cold in the rainy season, hot and sweaty in the hot months. I dont care! I haven't seen another mgb in literally forever and it gets attention everywhere I go. Yeah, sometimes it's about the cool factor and not the practical side. And man is this car reliable. Thanks to the previous owner, perhaps, but this car only asks for what it needs.
Much respect for driving a Midget daily or even semi-regularly. When I had mine I didn't use it often enough really and it was a bit of a shed so a lot of work keeping it on the road and just didn't seem worth it. That said they're enormous fun and this video brought back some of those memories! You should be alright on most speed bumps and it'll likely be the exhaust that hits if anything, but do be careful especially on those bastard narrow ones that most people straddle. Would I go back to a Midget? I think I'm a bit too nervous of damaging the car or myself these days to be honest, but I could definitely be tempted - you learn an awful lot from cars like these and I could probably drive and maintain one a bit more confidently as a result. Anyway have fun in yours!
Hi mate any chance you have video of the gearbox mounts and how they fit to the car and box? Also the engine mounts, does it not allow you to have the alternator in the lower position rather than up top? Thanks
Hi Mate. I have a frontline conversion kit for fitting the type 9. I have my alternator mounted higher up on the nearside (UK). Have a look in some of my other MG video's and you should be able to see it.
I just finished my second Midget, rebuilt or replaced everything! I will be enjoying it for the next 20 years like my last one!🙃
Awesome!
I've daily driven my Midget 1500 since I passed my driving test in December, I agree that its well worth the small issues every now and again to daily drive something fun. Although I have the hardtop and the heater, which are invaluable in poor weather.
I think I will probably invest in a hard top before the winter and maybe some hood quality thermals lol
Fantastic. I did alot of my driving practice before my test in my Midget. Unfortunately it's been off the road having welding since early February and I passed my test in late February so I haven't had a chance to drive it with a full license yet. Still, good things come to those who wait.
@@joshuabell6476 it is definitely worth the wait!
I've got a '65 in the same colour and it does working days when the weather is okay, too. Rostyles and a new roof is on the cards. Just love to use it.
Oh excellent! Thanks for the comment
Drove my 1973 midget for 13 hours in 1978, Nottinghamshire to Norfolk then to Newquay. Only stopping for fuel, that was a daily driver back in the day.
Great little cars aren't they. Thanks for watching
I daily my stock 78 1500 Midget, and love it, but I avoid rain like the plague. I don't like putting the top up and down, and the car slides all over the place when it's wet. The other con's for me are the thimble size gas tank and I have to avoid highway (4k+ rpm bothers me with the unrefined little Truimph sewing machine engine sounding like it's going to explode any minute, plus it feels 'nervous' over 55mph). I also don't drive it in the winter because of the New England salt on the road destroys British steel in very short order.
But the Pro's!! Soooo much fun to drive, especially on back roads (who needs highways, anyway!). Great gas mileage! Super cool car! Did I mention, super fun to drive? I've owned a lot of cars, and this one is nothing but a joy to drive (except over speed bumps - lol!)
Totally agree with this! Thanks for watching Graj
I'm finishing building a 1500 midget for my first car. I have pollybushed it and hoping to get the welding finished soon. I have a hard top and heater :) carnt wait! You car was my inspiration for my project
Wow, that's great to hear! Thank you fir your comment
Keep stirring, a gear is in their somewhere! Exhaust, too tinny for the sump.
As you leave the dentist on the left as you go over the speed bump (or as I have heard you Poms call them sleeping police men (snigger)) is the the rusty back end of a 4 door Morry? (time stamp 5:43ish).
Barp! nice!
And an old TVR spotted as Mark was coming out of the petrol station at 10:37
Well spotted! That morris has been there for years. I've had a look and unfortunately there isn't really much left. Nothing more than a garden ornament now 😟
@@MarksWheels Sad. Just as an update, my traveller has made it to my home, still not garage grown out of my front yard or magically appeared under the house so it is sitting on the front lawn under a tarp.
parts still coming in so work can start on the rebuild soon... including disc upgrades, and a possible supercharger instillation as well... watch your space...
@@sifibuckle Cool. Look forward to seeing that!
Thought I could hear a bit of a big end knock at low torque loads? Sounds great when you opened it up though.
Thanks for watching
I drive mine everyday. 70 miles round trip to work. Leaky cold in the rainy season, hot and sweaty in the hot months. I dont care! I haven't seen another mgb in literally forever and it gets attention everywhere I go. Yeah, sometimes it's about the cool factor and not the practical side. And man is this car reliable. Thanks to the previous owner, perhaps, but this car only asks for what it needs.
Great to hear! I love reading these comments. Thanks very much!
Much respect for driving a Midget daily or even semi-regularly. When I had mine I didn't use it often enough really and it was a bit of a shed so a lot of work keeping it on the road and just didn't seem worth it. That said they're enormous fun and this video brought back some of those memories! You should be alright on most speed bumps and it'll likely be the exhaust that hits if anything, but do be careful especially on those bastard narrow ones that most people straddle. Would I go back to a Midget? I think I'm a bit too nervous of damaging the car or myself these days to be honest, but I could definitely be tempted - you learn an awful lot from cars like these and I could probably drive and maintain one a bit more confidently as a result. Anyway have fun in yours!
Thanks for your comment Stew
Hi mate any chance you have video of the gearbox mounts and how they fit to the car and box? Also the engine mounts, does it not allow you to have the alternator in the lower position rather than up top? Thanks
Hi Mate. I have a frontline conversion kit for fitting the type 9. I have my alternator mounted higher up on the nearside (UK). Have a look in some of my other MG video's and you should be able to see it.
When I was 16 1971 I test drove in MG midget one right around the block and I said this is not a car it’s a piece of junk😂
Lol 😂 best comment so far