Talk:MG Midget

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Next to the Lotus 7, the MG Midget was the epitome of minimalist sports car, which is, in my opinion, the true definition of a sports car. I believe most cars passed off as sports cars these days would be better described as sport touring or grand touring coupes/roadsters.

While not a spectacular performer, the Midget Italic textfeltItalic textfast! This was largely due to the extreme low seating position, and the lack of isolation from the road along with plenty of wind noise. On a fair day these things were loads of fun to drive. Unfortunately, when it rained they were not so fun, and reliability was also a major issue. My Midget gave its last gasp when an electrical fire started and filled the cockpit with smoke. That was the last straw for me, and I got rid of the thing. Still, I have always dreamed of taking a Midget shell and installing modern Japanese running gear in it. Some day maybe...