A lot of times people review the Midget as "loud" whilst driving with the top up. Really the car is totally different when it is driven top down as a convertible. The MG midget is rather put on like a pair of gloves and you are part of the car, like a Lotus Elan, this is seen as a positive to fun drivers and young at heart people. I had a Midget restored and was advised to take the soft top off and just drive it open with a tonneau cover, which seems like a good idea. When you think these cars were designed in the early 1960s and changed very little until the US regulations lifted the suspension, they are classic.
I 100% agree. With the top down they are still loud but not much louder compared to any other convertible. It was made with it's purpose and does it well 🙂
@@M-t3ch MAZDA (I was a factory rep for MAZDA for 7 1/2 years) openly states that the LOTUS ELAN S2 and the MGB were the impetus for the MIATA project and for the design.
@@jeffhildreth9244 Wow, that is really cool. They were going after those cars then? That was a comparison I made up from how I felt related to the cars.
I disagree with your rating and I also think less talking and more engine sounds for the driving portion. Driving mine is a blast and much prefer it for the fun factor. It is slow off the line tho.
I also think they are a lot of fun! But it doesn't offer a lot from a car perspective, so I had to remain objective in the scoring. I wouldn't turn someone away from it if they wanted one.
A lot of times people review the Midget as "loud" whilst driving with the top up. Really the car is totally different when it is driven top down as a convertible. The MG midget is rather put on like a pair of gloves and you are part of the car, like a Lotus Elan, this is seen as a positive to fun drivers and young at heart people.
I had a Midget restored and was advised to take the soft top off and just drive it open with a tonneau cover, which seems like a good idea. When you think these cars were designed in the early 1960s and changed very little until the US regulations lifted the suspension, they are classic.
I 100% agree. With the top down they are still loud but not much louder compared to any other convertible. It was made with it's purpose and does it well 🙂
What a great little car!
Nice review.
I can tell that the owner loves it.
As a midget owner this makes me happy, great cars!
One of the best reviews I’ve seen
I appreciate it!
Love it. My first Midget was identical....purchased in 1976...3500$ new
That is awesome! It was a fun car to drive.
Definitely needs a category of its own! Fun to drive factor!!!
This car would be up there!
The Midget was not the MIATA before the MIATA. That would be the LOTUS ELAN S2 and the MGB.
Currently resorting a 71 Round ARCH Midget.
Because of the size? I haven't tried either of those!
@@M-t3ch MAZDA (I was a factory rep for MAZDA for 7 1/2 years) openly states that the LOTUS ELAN S2 and the MGB were the impetus for the MIATA project and for the design.
@@jeffhildreth9244 Wow, that is really cool. They were going after those cars then? That was a comparison I made up from how I felt related to the cars.
Nice review
The Mazda Miata is basically an MG that works.
That's a hot take, but I cannot necessarily disagree haha.
I disagree with your rating and I also think less talking and more engine sounds for the driving portion. Driving mine is a blast and much prefer it for the fun factor. It is slow off the line tho.
I also think they are a lot of fun! But it doesn't offer a lot from a car perspective, so I had to remain objective in the scoring.
I wouldn't turn someone away from it if they wanted one.