MG Midget M-Type Roadster 1928

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The MG Midget M-Type Roadster 1928 is an iconic British classic. This two-seater two-door sports car with its light body, live chassis, and advanced independent front suspension was a great rival to the more established established Austin and Morris. It is remembered for its impressive performance combined with affordable pricing. The Midget M-Type had a single overhead camshaft four-cylinder engine 1,287 cc engine with a 4-speed manual gearbox. It could attain a top speed of 61 mph and 0-40mph in 8 seconds. This was at the time quite exceptional performance and ideal for the winding country roads of the time. The doors are of unusual, almost triangular shape, with wrap-around windows. The Midget had a long, sleek, elegant, open body design with short fenders and swept back grille, and a distinctive, low-voltage fuel tank lantern. The spare wheel was carried in a bracket to the rear. The Midget M-Type was a small car, but it had handsome lines and a sturdy construction with quality components. The suspension was given special attention and a tuned chassis was remarkably responsive to even the slightest steering input. This model also had cable-operated brakes. The interior of the Midget M-Type Roadster had two comfortable bucket-style seats and a voluminous boot lacked room for luggage or shopping. A large black dashboard with clock, Jaeger speedometer and a hand throttle, was implemented to match the car's sporty design. Overall, the MG Midget M-Type Roadster 1928 was a classic British sports car that achieved a level of performance and affordability that is still admired to this day. Its turn of speed, distinctive design, and legendary reputation are still seen as hallmarks of the classic MG brand.