1983 MG Midget Concept

During the Mid-1980s, Roy Axe spearheaded the revival of the MG marque by producing concepts wearing the revered octagonal badge. The idea was to produce interesting, affordable, and saleable sporting cars using many parts from existing models. The culmination of this philosophy was the EX-E show car, launched at the Frankfurt motor show in 1985, but this was not the only car in development. Using the AR6 as a base, the design team produced a spiritual successor to the MG Midget.

This concept car was the result, and close scrutiny of the picture reveals that it was essentially an AR6 with the roof chopped off. Additional body addenda added and some mean-looking cooling slats in the bonnet. Apart from that, the car was almost pure AR6, right down to the individualistic rear lamps and heavily stylized door mirrors. With the K-Series 1.4-litre engine under the bonnet, it would have been a very lively drive…

Source: www.aronline.co.uk

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