
MG Midget
1961 to 1964 · Roadster · 25,681 built
Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $8,310. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,350 to $21,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $8,310
- Sales · 12 mo
- 10
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Specifications
- Engine
- I4, 948cc
- Power
- 46 hp
- Torque
- 52 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 20 s
- Top speed
- 85 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,540 lb
- Production
- 25,681 built
Common questions
How much does a MG Midget cost?
Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $8,310. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,350 to $21,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1961 MG Midget worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $12,600, down 37.6% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $8,310 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 10 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a MG Midget a good investment?
Values are down 37.6% over the past 12 months. Only 25,681 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,350 to $21,500, and mileage explains most of that.
How many MG Midget have sold?
Shifty has 24 public sales of the MG Midget on file. The earliest was on Apr 23, 2018.
What is the most expensive MG Midget sold?
The highest public sale on file is $21,500, on Jun 30, 2025, with 30,000 mi.
What has a MG Midget sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $10,121Oct 29, 2026grey · 47,899 mi
- $12,250Sep 15, 2026Old English White · 61,000 mi
- $5,297Aug 27, 2026red · 21,952 mi
About the 1961 MG Midget
The original MG Midget marked the return of the legendary nameplate, sharing its basic design with the Austin-Healey Sprite but adding MG's traditional octagonal grille and wire wheels. Built on the successful 'Spridget' platform, these early Midgets featured the spirited 948cc A-series engine that delivered genuine sports car character despite modest power figures. The lack of external door handles and wind-up windows gave these cars a purposeful, race-bred appearance that harked back to prewar MG tradition. With only 25,681 Standard models produced before the 1098cc engine arrived, early Midgets are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their pure, uncompromised nature. The combination of light weight, eager engine, and classic proportions makes these among the most engaging of all small British sports cars.
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