1972 MG Midget Vintage Racer

1972 MG Midget Vintage Racer - Sold at $6,600

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1972 MG Midget Vintage Racer - Sold at $6,600

This is the last car built by David McCullough of Ishida Motorsports (DFW) before Pinnacle took over. McCullough has years of experience racing Spridgets, including at the Runoffs in the 70's. The motor was built by Bob Weber of SFD engines-- also a legend in Spridget racing. It was formerly owned by David Mhoon. It is eligible for all CVAR authenticity points, except it currently does not have an alternator.

Motor is relatively mildly tuned for reliability. As it is, it is a top-third FP car. Best at TWS with this setup was a 2:09. That used to be good enough to run in the top 4, but the competition has gotten faster. Car ran about mid-pack in class at the Walter Mitty races
at Road Atlanta. The car also has some history-- it ran in the 50th Collier Cup at Watkins Glen.

The motor has seen a few races, but still has good compression and makes good power. The 2:09 was done in September of last year, so it is no slouch. Eventually it will need a freshening but is doing just fine for now.

It comes equipped with:

Safety:
Ishida/Pinnacle roll cage, including under-scuttle hoop and door bars.
Built-in fire suppression system with nozzles in cockpit and engine bay.
Professionally installed Fuel Safe 5 gallon fuel cell.
Kirkey seat bolted to the cage. Will accommodate a fairly tall/large driver.
Stainless steel brake lines and oil lines.
Simpson belts with about 2 years life left.
Forged front spindles.

Suspension:
Shimmed shocks and offset trunnion bushings for about 2 degrees negative camber.
Double bearing hubs & competition axles from Winners Circle with new seals.
Front sway bar from Winners Circle with well-reinforced mounts.
Rear adjustable sway bar from Winners Circle.
Panhard bar.
Urethane bushings throughout.
Removable steering wheel. (Very nice option!)
450 lb. front springs.
1/2" lowered spring pans.
2" lowered rear springs.
KN Minator wheels.
Yokohama A032S tires, used, but with a few good races left in them.

Engine and transmission:
Legal 1275 motor bored .040 over.
1.5 ratio rockers.
Rimflo valves.
Winner's Circle sump.
Lightened flywheel.
1 1/4" carbs.
LCB header and custom side exhaust.
EGT gauge and sensor setup.
O2 Sensor system (not installed).
Patented Littlefield quick-release radiator system.
Pertronix ignition and Lucas Sport Coil.
Magnecor wires.
New Borg & Beck clutch and throwout bearing.
Gear reduction starter (with Littlefield reliability mod).
Quick release clutch slave cylinder.
Electronic fuel pump and billet filter.
3/8" fuel line.
Engine stabilizer.
Stock transmission with reverse lock-out. Half a dozen or so races on rebuild.
3.9 rear end

As up can see the car has been well prepared and has in fact already passed CVAR Annual Tech Inspection and completed a very successful weekend at TWS in February. This is a car that is ready to have a pre-race check up and put on the track. It has a few spares but nothing of significance and is sold on a Bill of Sale only.

If you have ever wanted to get into Vintage Auto Racing this is the car for you. It runs in a great class and is ready to go without the cost of building a car. Just look through that list of improvements!

Specs & Info
Sold For:	$6,600
# Bids:	10
Auction Date:	27 Apr 2008

private party
Branson, MO, U.S.A.

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