MG Midget Barn Find Car First Wash in 29 Years PT3

MG Midget first wash in 29 years
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, Reconditioning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig Dozer frame machine.
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[@davidpreston8414]

I've just spent 10 minutes of my life watching some bloke wash an old car . Awesome !

[@hodgey7183]

David Preston my missus thinks I’m bonkers. When the paint glistens after the jet wash it re-enforces the adage never buy a car in the rain.

[@allanrolfe6173]

Now she is clean you can see how much surface rust there is to deal with, but still a smashing little car. Barn storage has at least saved the majority of the car from totally wasting away, great job guys.

[@ejs3559]

Rob I'd love to have seen you snow foam it first, just let it soak in the foam for a bit to help break down all the old crud first before jetwashing, but very enjoyable to watch none the less 👌

[@keithives8055]

I had a Midget like this in 1965. It was a brilliant little car which I upgraded to a new 1275 in the late 60’s. The 1275 cc was better in many ways, particularly the powered hood even though the 1100 had been fitted with a “Derrington Head”, and a copper exhaust? Always turned heads at Croft race track.Thanks for the memories! I am in my eighties now and it was good to see the 1100’s are still out there!

[@martindaredare]

Looks pretty good considering its age, those old Goodman's speakers brought back some memories.

[@johnives3026]

martin dares dinky restorations. I had the same set up back in the day, bought from Dixon’s 👍🏻

[@ridgmont61]

I had a pair proudly positioned on the parcel shelf of a MK2 Escort.

[@deanishere7237]

@Adam Smith needs them for his cosworth parcel shelf !!!

[@998basher]

Goodmans GP100's i believe

[@sonofedmund5004]

@@ridgmont61 someone knicked my parcel shelf and that same set of speakers from my Nova, ha ha!

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob, was pure pleasure to watch the dirt running off the little MG, it's definitely a restorable car for someone, as it's withstood the yrs in the shed reasonably well. Was chuckling to myself all day at the vision of it scooting off down the yard yesterday. Excellent watching today mate, looking forward to next video. Cheers, Alex.

[@mikethesmooth]

“Babe come snuggle! ” “HOLD ON! I’m watching a man spray down an old dirty midget! You need to see this!” “ I think we need to see other people”

[@zazudmaris8863]

Lol good one 😁😄

[@Fintoman]

Very satisfying to watch it reemerge from the dust and dirt. A little diamond in the rough. Good luck restoring it.

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Hold your mate to getting it refurbished. If he forgets by end of June make him an offer and restore yourself. 👌

[@sruk]

Alex Dalgleish we don’t get the time mate or have the space 👍

[@terencebennison6275]

You are giving me such memories with these videos. Happy days, long gone, of driving my MG Roadster (k reg,) also the sadness of wondering why I ever sold it! Smashing video, very much appreciated, really liking it. Thanks. Terry.

[@kit131179]

The wife...”Are you actually watching a video of someone jet washing an old car”... Yes I am and loving it ! 😀

[@GRIBBO-77]

I used to watch some Liverpudlian detailing bloke with me earphones in. Mrs would give me strange looks while she's sat there watching Made In Chelsea lol

[@GRIBBO-77]

@@marcussharma Yeah, that's him mate

[@brucemartin8435]

Same here my beloved cannot wrap her her around it. More satisfying than fast food!

[@chuckwagon1892]

Well... I feel much cleaner now, imagine how great the car feels?

[@adrianbanks4487]

It’s so fulfilling watching a gerney cut thru dirt isn’t it?

[@localreviewking134]

People like you do a brilliant job at saving the planet. That is bringing back old cars to life is better than building a new car from new.

[@paulchild3216]

Great vid, great little mg for its age, I was expecting it to fall apart as soon as the pressure washer hit it lol, keep the vids coming m8 they're great

[@richardhobb-chambers3733]

A nice car.

[@johnalmason]

Great video again lads. Been waiting for it! I think that's come up pretty well considering the length of time it's been sat, and the fact that the roof wasn't put up, no tarpaulin or car cover was used, etc. I know the car still belongs to the chap who parked it up all those years ago - but to me there seems to be a genuine interest out here for a full restoration to be done on it. And as you mentioned most of the rust seems to be surface rather than structural. Those seams that mark the top of the T-sections on the rear wings can rust upwards from underneath (the scuttle seams on my 1976 MGB did that). Talk to the owner - convince him there's an audience willing to watch it being brought back to life. Keep this going if you can lads - cheers and all the best.

[@fredscratchet1355]

What a charming little car. Just a shame that roof wasn't on 29 years ago. Well done lads for giving it a little bit of fresh air.

[@PaulioMaldinio]

It's got a strange appeal to it, nice motor in its day.

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Still nice 👍

[@fpcoleman57]

In the mid to late 70s I owned a 1966 MGB GT which had wire wheels and overdrive (separate switch on the dashboard on the right hand side). It was, like this beautiful Midget, also in British Racing Green. It stuck to the road like glue and flat out would do an indicated 120 MPH. A bit cumbersome around town but it was beautiful. I still miss it! Thanks for the bit of nostalgia!

[@iantombs8834]

brill video i would love to see if you could get a mx5 engine in one of these l no its sacralidge but would be a great street sleeper

[@seanpollard3467]

Very pleasing you guys have done great love seeing old cars coming back too life keep up the great work guys 👏👍

[@lisawingo-biegler3294]

I have a 1968 mg gt . 83000 miles . runs. New tires Great car! .

[@madeinglasgow]

That is a lovely shade of green, goes well with that wee car.

[@bigmatt5853]

Considering it’s been sat there 29 years, it’s amazing that it’s still solid. I mentioned before I used to work at an MG restorer and thoroughly enjoyed watching you working on it. 👍

[@FinlessBryan]

There is something very satisfying seeing the dirt come off. It is much the same with me when I have my annual bath which I take every March (whether I need it or not).

[@anthonyriddiford1333]

After a clean I think my favourite part of that MG is the back coz I'm glad to see the back of it 😂😂😂... The pigeon crap on that car had eaten through the paintwork needs a good 12month on it to bring it back....Anyhoo enjoyed coming along for the ride 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@marknelson5929]

She's a little green beauty! Long may she continue her journey on your fare roads.

[@shakilnasir3829]

Very popular car of the past with British racing green colour. Love it.

[@peterturner5618]

Great to see the little Brit, being saved.

[@MRWonderingHaggis]

Lovely classic car I really am enjoying this show of restoring an old classic car

[@ColinPrince]

I’d love that, even with the rust. The interior looks to be in great shape. Can you deliver it to Australia, tell him I’ll give him a good price!

[@bazza426]

wow 29yrs looking sweet after a wash!!

[@tuisitala9068]

I had a 1971 Midget in 1979. It was the thing to wave and flash your headlights at other Midget or Sprite owners. I think it drove everyone else crazy!

[@thephobos614]

Why in the world this piece of history is in such a bad condition?

[@sammytheseal2307]

Have you watched the previous videos?

[@bf3750]

Definitely worth restoring such a neet little car, if it was repainted with the original green paint it would look really good This is one of my favourite little cars

[@davidcook6064]

I had a tartan red one, same year. Such a great drive with the hood down! The little bucket seats were incredibly comfortable.Those rear wing seams were a right pain, they tended to rust/rot. They were difficult to repair properly. This looks like one of those restorations that could go on and on...

[@SA-yb7mt]

Still blows my mind how anyone can let their car sit to get into such a state. Either look after it or sell it on to someone who will give it the attention it needs. Great content again.

[@David-my3uu]

Wonderful for so simple a vid - like watching a fireplace; all is calm as the dirt washes away.

[@kerrykrishna]

I can't tell you how incredibly satisfying it was watching you wash it...

[@kellybreen5526]

I'm jealous. That is a sweet car. The classic British sports car is racing green with a tan interior and those wire wheels. I love mine although it started as a pale yellow 1976 but by the time I got it had been resprayed black, had lost a couple of arguments with hard things, and suspect had a shed collapse on it. Scraping the paint away It has an orange left door and wing, pewter front valence from a pre - 75 car as well. I call it a "Frankencar" but aspire to going with that dark olive paint. Your work is very inspirational. Once our Canadian winter ends I am chafing to get back to work on mine - which I also got running after a long hiatus. I totally shared that euphoria you get when a dormant engine comes back to life. There are few feelings that top it. Sorry for the long post. It's been a tough day.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Rob, awesome video,now all the dirt has been took off it, the surface rust is more seen,all solid that's the main thing,once restored it will look smart,this would have been a brilliant project to use for your channel.

[@simonroberts8001]

Cracking Job Rob ,love to get a midget again to do up ,did one back in 88 . Passed it on the road about 18 months ago still looking imaculate 👍

[@mrfahrenheit3867]

My first car was a midget with a 1275 in it, back when I was 15, great memories.

[@bahzadali349]

it's owsm to see old cars ... love it

[@bmwe61530d]

I Don’t Know why,but i can watch this all day,You guys made my day👍.Keep it up!

[@Crabbyskunk]

When I was 19, I bought a used Midget. It needed a lot of love and gave me some headaches... but I never regretted buying it. Of all the cars I've owned in my life - I'm 58 now and there've been a couple dozen - that old Midget possessed the most charm by far.

[@marcussharma]

Glad to see you got involved mate. Inspired the owner to get that car back on the road by making it content. Top job 👍

[@justinpyne968]

she is lovely!!! will look spot on once all the body work is sorted!

[@wanderingwiganer]

"Let's get involved" you guys don't mess about you're always doing something!

[@IAN1000IAN]

Loving the channel , I'm surprised no TV company's haven't been in touch to sign you up . Much better than the crap thats on TV .

[@garyteeley8351]

Tip for you mate. Next time you do sìmilar, spray the car first with water only, like saturate it, leave for 5 mins, then jet blast it like you did, wet it out first, normal surfactant at low concentration would also help wet it out

[@davidmackenzie1952]

Lovely little car well worth restoring. Love the time lapse music 👌.

[@graemew7001]

Brushed up well, been a great bit of interesting content and nice to hear that its restoration is in the offing cos overall its solid for a Midget thats not been on the road for many years.

[@freddythefrog70]

That brought back some memories seeing those 1980 Goodman speakers, I used to have them attached to the parcel shelf of my mint 1986 Fiesta xr2. I remember chasing (in my boxers shorts and wielding a golf club) 2 members from our diverse community up the main road at 3am, because the pigs pinched my speakers & parcel shelf. The commotion woke all my neighours up.....not a great sight for them Good times!!

[@smith27uk]

NIce colour,so satisfying to watch the dirt disappear,looks like a respray required though,lol,shame youre not restoring it

[@lonebiker931]

Love this little car in its British green color and love the PPE!! 👍❤️🇬🇷

[@tomhman6441]

Being a midget owner I appreciate all the work you put into this great little car.ps.the front grill looks great. Too bad they are not available any more. Nice

[@ciaranohart6584]

Nice car Rob but please please buy the Sierra Cosworth that you showed in the barn a week or two ago. For me it's the holy grail of 80s cars. If he doesn't sell keep an eye out for one. Car perfection 80s style!

[@oldftrpilot2593]

A reminder to never push an old sprite or midget by the windscreen, the Pot metal frame snaps and replacements are hard to find. Nice work gents.

[@doodan3902]

Starting to take shape Rob what a difference with all the caked dust off it nice one 👏👍

[@richardcushnie1152]

Its a shame Rob as I don’t believe the owner will do anything with it now you have kindly got it started and cleaned. Shame as it’s the grounding for a solid fun summer run around. Well done mate.

[@jonathansmith283]

i had a 1979 MGB - british racing green/ saddle interior. my fav car .. electrical problem less than 2 years old- it caught fire - end of my MGB . still love them - good luck JDS/CT

[@vxrbandit2527]

Your best video ever. Total respect mate. Tot\al Regards Steve👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@d4bricks889]

Well done awesome vidio looks great. Nice car .

[@GRIBBO-77]

Lovely little motor. I know people like to keep things original, but I reckon that would look better in a nice bright red colour, against all the chrome round the lights etc. Cheers mate

[@leytonthomas2043]

Wow that looks a really straight car!

[@ianblakesley3349]

I'll keeping watching your videos to follow the progress of restoration. It looks as though it's going to be reasonably straightforward. I hope we see it (hopefully complete) at the NEC Restoration Show at the end of March.

[@donrichards5435]

MG came out great. i had one which was yellow but they were well built tough little cars

[@johnlad1481]

Glad the mg got a wash it was well needed..great job

[@CranjisMCbasquetbol]

Lovely british racing green.

[@26DR715]

All solid body work a lot TLC and you got a winner

[@someonebald2022]

Straighten it out, do all the maintenance/brakes/suspension etc, then just wax it and drive it like it is! Patina FTW!

[@aussiewatchman8112]

My first girlfriend had one of these in in black 1989. Even though it was gutless (compared with my old Scirocco I had at the time). Gutless it may be, but it was fantastic fun throwing it about narrow country lanes.

[@cdub5033]

I helped my mate rebuild his old MG MGB, model B I think. No idea when it was first registered, it was a complete mess & my mate spent loads of time on it. Eventually got it running & roadworthy. We were about 19 at the time & it was his first car. I remember fitting the front wheel bearings by whacking them into place with a hammer & a piece of wood. We had hardly any tools & no money to rent or buy them. I learned a lot from this DIY nightmare.

[@hfraat25]

Crying out to be professionally restored full strip out and bare body dipped. But a good addition to your channel well done men. 👍

[@andyspencer1010]

Come up pretty well after 29 years to be fair 👌👌👌

[@mohdhafizi4425]

Nice and so classic this cars... 👍👍👍

[@cstar2839]

Excellent! Can't wait to see when it is completely done/restored?

[@essex__rider]

New pair of trainers too! 🤘

[@stehaughton5074]

Them wheells look Amazin & them speakers would blow your mind ,👍

[@davidbutler4363]

Looks great guys 😁👍👏👏👏

[@John-wk9bt]

My Brother &his wife had one just the same. Because they where in the late 60s they looked like ageless teenagers it made use laugh. 👍

[@Thisistrulyoddtv_Mark]

This is a fantastic car and great to see it be cleaned up 🧼 🧽

[@andrewmoffatt7046]

Still a gourgess little rag top and lots of fun would look cool with all the mechanical stuff sorted and then a waft over with a clear coat to protect it and left as it is rat rodd effect 🙂👍

[@alanparis7256]

Great content Rob. Keep up with this fantastic channel. Thanks it makes my day !

[@NewBeRVer]

I’ve been looking for a nice, reasonable MG for years, I’m more in a hurry now after watch this segment! Great content as always!

[@stephen579]

I would love to have the engine and gearbox for my Morris Minor, LOL

[@apw7392]

I really do think you should be investing in a proper hot pressure washer because the little marcher are ok but your salvage Rebuilders with a 82.1k viewers come on get this sorted !!

[@apw7392]

Spell check 🤦🏼‍♂️ KARCHER !!

[@sruk]

Adrian-paul Widdop I don’t need a steam cleaner as we vary rarely wash cars

[@martinb2553]

Something extremely satisfying about washing all that grime of that car 😃

[@chrispenn715]

That was very therapeutic to watch. Thought you'd take it to your regular car wash. :-)

[@mickrepairscars9004]

Not worth a fortune but a great starter classic. Great will it start video Rob and Chris. Mick

[@johnahern1077]

MG, a kid’s day dream, in this old body.

[@toxy3580]

really brought out the paint condition

[@chrisedward7659]

It had a crunch. Crikey!!😲

[@dazspurs9899]

a car with real personality

[@zunaids32]

Brilliant car. Loved to see the end result .

[@cupcakechagrin]

Best time lapse music ever!!!

[@williamhardy927]

there is something very satisfying about jet washing

[@garywilliamson9130]

Great little midget, has come up pretty good with a wash, I bought a Mgb last year and doing bits on it and going to spray it soon! Great video 🍺

[@nysun6293]

Surprised the whole car didn't disintegrate with the jet wash. A true survivor classic

[@geion54]

Lovely mota ,i had one mid 80s and was a definite bird puller.lol..i'd love to do this beauty up.. i'd love to see it finished.!

[@davemellor4697]

If you get this to restored condition take it to Kings Lynn classic auctions,honestly it will make a bomb!