MG Midget 1500: Timeless British Roadster

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I bought mine new in 1979. It was tremendous fun to drive, and if it had been as reliable as my Scion, I would probably still be driving it.

[@rustenuts]

They are great little cars

[@HarryFenton6124]

I had a beautiful green one in the early 80`s. SMR984S. It`s on a SORN somewhere, still alive. My best car and I still miss it.

[@rustenuts]

They are great cars! Thanks for watching

[@joan4906]

I had one of those - PVM 361R. I converted it to chrome bumpers because I didn't much care for those rubber bumpers. Have fun with your lovely little car.

[@rustenuts]

Thank you sir, I was considering doing the same with mine when I first got it but I have quite taken to the rubber bumpers now

[@mentonish]

Just a little tip from an old midget geezer. I installed in the boot a shut off valve for the petrol supply. When leaving the car it added aditional protection against the thief

[@rustenuts]

Thanks for watching and also for the useful tip 🙂

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

Love it...purchased my first in 1976...identical to yours....3500$ new

[@rustenuts]

It’s mad I payed more than that 3 years ago lol

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

@@rustenuts Looks like just off the showroom floor. Your video is a time machine for me. I'm 22 again...tks

[@gameadventures1]

Saw one on autotrader for £1k and it low-key makes me want one in the future

[@rustenuts]

That’s a bargain they are great little cars

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hey thanks, great recommendation, that helped me

[@rustenuts]

No problem 👍

[@penguinpeter6912]

@@rustenuts Hi, as stated will be collecting my midget soon, it's had a recon James Searle engine fitted, still 9 months warranty, do you think it will be ok to drive 74 mile on the motorway to get home. Value your advice Cheers Anthony 🤔

[@EileenSimpson-fg4iz]

@@penguinpeter6912hi Pete, we have driven it on the motorway, try not to when we can avoid it as it’s very noisy at high speeds but we have tended to stick at lorry speed and it’s not too bad at all, just a bit boring, thanks. (I’m Mrs Rustenuts by the way, Liams better half 😉)

[@LanceFreeman-i1x]

Great Video!!

[@rustenuts]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

[@jackmullett9198]

I never drive mine with the roof on, one, I can’t get into it or out, and two, it’s cut too short and takes me at least 20 minutes to fit. Apart from these downsides it is a great car in the summer and drives well. By the way mine is yellow, and looks good with the big black bumpers.

[@rustenuts]

yellow does work well in these little cars, the roof we find really easy but it is not the most pleasant thing to be in when the roof is up, however we have recently been on a 300+ mile trip round wales and actually it wasn't to bad, but i agree its not easy to get out of when the roof is up. Thank you for the comment.

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hi, just got my 1st midget, you said you have a selection of press studs for yhe roof, om missing a few, were can i get them, and what are they called please Cheers Anthony Liked the f Vlog, hope i can get in and out lol

[@rustenuts]

Hi thank you for the comment, the part you need very much depends where it is on the roof, there is different styles so its hard to answer, however i get all my info for part numbers from Moss motors www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/mg/midget/weather-equipment/hoods-hood-frames-fittings/hood-frame-fittings-sprite-iv-midget-iii-1500-1966-79.html That link should take you to the right part of the page. You can click on the little images and it will take you straight to the part number you need. hope that helps. Cheers

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

Back in those years we'd pop lights when passing a fellow midget

[@rustenuts]

I do get the odd wave when passing a fellow midget its fantastic

[@LaurenceCouch-s8m]

Do you think there worth more with the bumper on?

[@rustenuts]

Hi @user-kn5kj6mc3n its hard to say, its personal preference I guess but the vehicles that are in standard condition do seem to fetch more money.

[@btinsley1]

Probably worth more if you had a small Fender Bender.

[@buckkylem]

Where can I get those replacement buttons!?

[@rustenuts]

These were purchased from Moss, hope that helps 🙂

[@danahillebrand2535]

Do you know I can get touch up paint. Looking for orange

[@rustenuts]

Hi danahillebrand2535! Thank you for watching the video. For touch ups you can purchase from Moss Europe or Rimmer Bros. Not something I have used but they stock it. Alternatively you could try eBay, it will be cheaper but again I couldn't tell you what the quality is like. If you know the paint code it will make it alot easier. Moss have a full list of colours by the car model.

[@peterfeltham5612]

Try alighting from this during an emergency stop at night on one of lunatic britains new,sudden death 'Smart' motorways.....Interesting.

[@rustenuts]

Interesting point Peter! I wouldn't be hanging around that's for sure 😁 Very pleased to know smart motorway roll outs are stopping however it doesn't help with the ones we already have!

[@MrTeabag58]

You could have helped the guy get out, cruel sods !

[@rustenuts]

😂