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1970 MG Midget Mark III
While still in high school in 1973, I bought this MG Midget used in Wichita Falls, Texas. I used it to get to work at Mayo's Steak House, and used it my first year at college.
- 1275 cc four-stroke, four-cylinder, engine with dual carburetors (see specifications below)
- Purchased used in 1973 in Wichita Falls, Texas from Jimmie and Marsha Snyder Green
- Sold in 1976 in Austin, Texas
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| The newly repainted MG Midget in our driveway on Melanie Lane, Iowa Park, Texas, sometime in 1975. Happy Feller, a stray who adopted us as his family, is probably my all-time favorite pet. |
Specifications (mostly from online sources)
Engine and Transmission
| Cylinders | 4 in line |
| Bore and stroke | 2.78 in x 3.201 in; 70.6 x 81.3 mm |
| Total displacement | 1275 cc; 77.8 cubic in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Power @ 6000 rpm | 65 bhp; 48 kW |
| Torque @ 3000 rpm | 72 ft-lb; 98 Nm |
| Top speed | 97 mi/hr; 156 km/hr |
| 0 to 60 mi/hr | 14.5 s |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual; synchromesh on 2, 3, and 4 |
| Gear ratios | I: 3.20; II: 1.92; III: 1:36; IV: 1.00; reverse 4.11 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.22:1 (some sources say 3.9:1) |
Chassis
| Wheelbase | 80 in; 2032 mm |
| Length | 137 in; 3,480 mm |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Curb weight | 1620 lb; 735 kg |
| Tires | 145 SR 13, rim width 4.5 in |
| Tire pressure | Normal driving: front 18 psi; rear 20 psi. Fast Driving: front 22 psi; rear 24 psi |
Brakes
| Make and type | Lockheed disc front, drum rear |
| Diameter | Front disk: 8.25 in. Rear drum: 7.0 in. diameter, shoes 1.25 in. wide |
Coolant, Oils, and Fuel
| IMP. | U.S.A. | METRIC | |
| Cooling system | 5.3 qt | 6.3 qt | 6.0 l |
| Engine oil (SAE 10W30; change every 6000 mi) | 3 qts | 3.6 qts | 3.7 l |
| Gear box (SAE 30) | 2.0 pts | ||
| Final drive (SAE 90) | 1.5 pts | ||
| Fuel tank | 6.0 gal | 7.1 gal | 27 l |