Introduced in 1961, the MG Midget is a roadster based on the Austin Healey Sprite, a small British sports car. Originally sporting a 948cc engine, the MG Midget produced 46hp, which was shortly after increased to a capacity just over a litre to increase power to 56hp. Being produced as a relatively cheap sports car like the Sprite, the MG Midget had little features internally, with low costing options for the body too. Windows were Perspex screens, the roof was on a frame which had to be put up by the driver, and there was no outside handles or locks. With the increase in capacity saw the introduction of front disc brakes, from the previous drums.
Upgrades were added to the mark II Midget, with windows and handles added to the model, and the horse power increased to 59. The changes were most welcomed, and more changes were made to the mark III, with a new soft top which a lot easier and quicker compared to the self-assembled roof of the previous Midgets. Rostyle wheels were introduced, with changes to the wheel arches as they become more rounded from the previous squared appearance. Capacity was also increased, with the mark III now sporting a 1300cc Mini Cooper S engine, enhancing the output to 65hp.
With a new 1493cc engine, the MG Midget 1500 is fitted with the Triumph Spitfire engine and Morris Marina gearbox. With the wheel arches now squared like previous versions, the changes were made to meet the U.S regulations in the mid seventies.
Due to the many shared parts with the Austin Healey Sprite, the MG Midget and the Austin Healey Sprite have commonly been labelled as "Spridgets". Popular by collectors and UK club racing, the Spridgets can be entered into the MG Midget challenge, ran by the MG Car Club.
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