1976 MG Midget Revival: First start + test drive

This is the first video on the MG Midget I purchased from my late grandfather's collection of cars.
There is definitely a lot of work to be done on this car so stay tuned for more!
I will be occasionally posting pictures of this car on my Instagram:
/ abeardedwrencher
if you have any MG information or wisdom to share, I can be contacted at [e-mail]
#MG
#mgmidget

[@timothyjohnsey]

Welcome to the world of rubber bumpers. I also have a 76 midget. They are a lot of work, but well worth it.

[@BeardedWrencher]

Thank you!

[@brentmeservy6782]

My neighbor growing up had a red MG that sat for many years. My father helped her get it going and she taught me how to drive a manual with it. I’d like one of these cars, but they’re not really designed for the 6’ plus guys. Plus I like my Tercel.

[@BeardedWrencher]

I barely fit and I'm 5'10. I think if the steering wheel was a bit smaller it probably wouldn't be as much of a big deal. It's a fun car but I definitely like my Tercels better. I gotta pull the engine/trans to change the clutch and throw out bearing to get rid of this noise.

[@dombsky]

Nice! My old man had a midget but sold it for a MPV when kids were born. Always wanted to superbike motor swap one.

[@BeardedWrencher]

That would be a pretty awesome swap! These cars seem to be pretty fun to drive. This one desperately needs the throw out bearing replaced before I do any sort of real driving with it. I ordered a clutch kit, some gaskets and a few other things for it to do in probably the next video on this car.

[@ElfinAce37]

Love the MG! My uncle is a big MG fan. He has a 1952 MG TD Roadster and a 1933 MG midget. Last summer I went on a touring trip with him in the '52 Roadster with the MG Club. Keep up your content. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@BeardedWrencher]

Thank you! It's been a pretty fun car to drive around. There is a big British car show at Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan and I am hoping to have the throw out bearing and clutch replaced in time to make it out there for it. I think it would be a fun video to hang out there and check out some other cool cars I'm very unfamiliar with. Haha.

[@ElfinAce37]

@@BeardedWrencher if you’re going, I would love to see that kind of video!

[@BeardedWrencher]

@@ElfinAce37 I definitely will! I want to try and make more videos like that this summer.

[@davesherman74]

Nice! I have a '77 Midget I rescued from a friend's garage. I wonder if you still have the factory electronic ignition, those were notoriously unreliable. It failed for the previous owner of my car, and I replaced it with a Pertronix when I resurrected it.

[@AshleyPomeroy]

Cool car - they tend to get overshadowed by the MGB and Triumph Spitfire but I've always liked the looks. The US-spec bumpers don't look too bad.

[@BeardedWrencher]

I like the look! Chrome bumpers are always catchy but it's how the car was and I really dig the look. Thank you! I'm excited to get it fixed up and drive it around without a screaming throw out bearing. Haha.

[@rollyae82]

Im really taken with this car, id keep it cause its so cute and appears to be in excellent condition..😊

[@BeardedWrencher]

It is definitely a very cool little car. The few times I've driven it now, it has brought a lot of attention! People really seem to dig them. Haha. I am definitely gonna hang onto it for a while!

[@rollyae82]

@@BeardedWrencher oh yey, i had a feeling it may stay 😁