My MG starts for 1st time in 20 years!

My MG midget last ran in 1989, I'm now getting close to finishing my restoration and managed to start it today (12/04/08) It needs the timing setting properly and the carbs setting up, but it did start at the 2nd attempt.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• MG
• Midget
• Sprite

[noobydiablo]

what year?

[shed07]

This is a 1964 MG Midget, it has the 1098cc engine.

As of 3rd of May, it actually drives and stops as I've sorted the brakes and clutch hydraulics.

Just a few more jobs to get done now before MOT and then its ready for the road.

[ohdantheman]

sounds like my craftsman mower!

[NorkiddExo]

Yer I'm restoring a 71' MGB but didn't start it after it sat for 18 yrs. Didn't feel like having to replace the block if it threw a rod nor if electrical fire started (Rats lived in it).

[cobrachoppergirl]

Sounds like a tractor out on the farm.

[anto1191]

every one who has restored an mg will have held the bonnet open with a broom handle LOL

[wordreet]

Loving that. 'cept the wiring. ;-)

[EastBoundJoe]

Nice ride guy

[angusandleigh]

damn now you have me going out for gas in the morning and firing up my '61 since '07 :)

[ukeuro23]

well a beautiful example, I remember the colour, especially on Sitfires, very nice

[novelist10]

looks and sounds very nice. check out my two midgets. keep em on the road!

[sk16all]

Sweet!  Can't wait to get my '66 Midget running!