May 2026
Owners name: Gary Hendon
Owners location: Burntwood, Staffordshire, GB
Model: Midget GAN6 1500cc 74 – 79
Engine size/type: 1500cc
Year of manufacture: 1975
Colour: Green/Yellow
How long owned: 18 Years
History of Car and any work or modifications carried out: Bought initially as a renovate while using project but soon realised it would have to be a ‘ground up’ rebuild if I was going to be happy with it. Decided to modify engine during rebuild. Stage 3 cylinder head, Newman high torque camshaft, duplex timing chain and gears, hardened crankshaft and polished con-rods, aluminium front pulley and lightened flywheel, all balanced and twin 40DCOE Weber set up. I have kept the transmission and rear axle standard at the moment although it deperately needs a fifth gear. Minilite alloy wheels and Cobra bucket seats. I have fitted an earlier dashboard with toggle switches and push button starter. Also fitted additional oil temperature gauge. Has been set up at Peter Burgess rolling road and produces 99.8 BHP at the wheels, which is about double the standard figure! Very pleased with that.
Nickname of Car: Jimmy
We will feature here a Midget or Sprite of the Month so will need a supply of cars who’s owners are happy for them to appear along with a few details (200 to 300 words) of the car and some photos. We will then publish details for visitors to look at and admire! Previous Cars of the Month will be available to view so over time we should be able to feature every model from Frogeye to 1500. Digital Photos should be no more than 1MB and not less than 100KB in size each and will be resized as necessary before uploaded to the website. Photos can be scanned for upload if required by arrangement. Please scroll down to submit the details of your car for Car of the Month…
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