Midget 948 tunnel

The problem of providing a rigid structure to an open-topped sports car was resolved by Barry Bilbie, Healey's chassis designer, who adapted the idea provided by the Jaguar D-type, with rear suspension forces routed through the bodyshell's floor pan. At the other end of the spectrum, late models are the cheapest — largely due to their unattractive black bumpers. There was also no boot lid, owing to the need to retain as much structural integrity as possible, and access to the spare wheel and luggage compartment was achieved by tilting the seat-backs forward and reaching under the rear deck, a process likened to potholing by many owners, but which resulted in a large space available to store soft baggage. These revised cars were initially presented with matt black-painted windscreen surrounds but this proved very unpopular and after only a few hundred had been built the Midget reverted to the original brushed alloy. As more modern competitors arrived and as the British-built Sprite was modernised, sales dropped precipitously, with only 63 cars built in The red handled pin simply blocks the reverse gear gate while on track. You can't count on corner workers to black flag you when a freeze plug fails if you're racing in the rain.

However, the option for wire-spoke wheels remained. An MG version of the car was introduced in May as, 'the new Midget,' reviving a model name which had been a great success for the MG Car Company in the s and again as the T-type Midget in the period from to The increased ride heights affected handling, and anti-roll bars were added to help with the higher centre of gravity. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

The Sprite and its MG Midget sibling have been successful club level race cars since their launch and continue to race in various events to the present day. The Spider wasn't a mere reshelling, as the entire bulkhead was moved forward to provide longer doors and a more modern look. Majestic Major DR 2. One-off gearboxes were also made at Courthouse Green, with MGB gearboxes modified with an externally mounted 5th gear and overdrive in some cases.

The valance shown here with two holes is from a rubber bumper Midget. A quick release fuel filler was placed beneath the rear windhshield to the right. This is a stock Spridget axle housing, running completely straight. Original cars were fitted with a cc A-series engine — the same engine that was used in the Frogeye in , only uprated from 43bhp to 46bhp. Shaft cannot come in from the side since the. The hydraulic system gained a separate master cylinder for the clutch.