December 2025
Owners name: Jim Orr
Owners location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Model: Midget GAN5 r/w/arch 71 – 74
Engine size/type: 1275cc A-Series
Year of manufacture: 1972
Colour: Bronze Yellow
How long owned: 1 Year
History of Car and any work or modifications carried out:
In the early 1980s, at the age of 17, I became the proud owner of a bronze yellow 1972 MG Midget—my first car. I bought it for £400 from the secretary at my workplace, taking out a bank loan to afford it. My dad, a mechanic at Washwood Heath bus garage, was instrumental in its restoration. We spent countless weekends respraying, tuning, and retrimming it together, turning it into a charming little car that reflected our hard work and bond. However, in 1986, I reluctantly sold the Midget before heading to university, a decision I regretted deeply. The car haunted my dreams, and I often reminisced about the joy it brought me. I promised myself I’d own another MG Midget when I retired. But after a close friend’s terminal illness diagnosis, I realised life was too short to wait. While searching online, I found a car identical to mine for sale by Barry from S.M.R. After seeing it, I fell in love again. Barry’s knowledge impressed me, and I bought it immediately, feeling that nostalgic joy
Nickname of Car: Monty
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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