Registry: 1974 MG Midget MkIII
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David Bassett's 1974 MG Midget MkIII
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Almost done with purple matte finish. Roller paint.
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After compressed air and tubes in tires
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In JDs shop for brakes and new rear axle 2015
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To the metal scales she goes, pulled by my brand new Silverado 11/2017
“Purple Rat--SCRAPPED”
Barn Find, not registered since 1989. Running now. Incorrect front fenders and seats from another car. After adding a fuel pump to a gas can, battery, alternator and rebuilt carbs the thing started right up! Currently just a rat rod to tool around town in. Sold for parts and then scrapped November 2017.
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | David Bassett [littlecars] |
| Location: |
Nashville, TN, USA  |
| Status: | Terminal or parted out |
| VIN: | GAN5UE150998G |
| Model Year: | 1974 |
| Build Date: | 1974-07-07 |
| Original Colour: | Aconite |
| Current Colour: | Purple |
| Odometer: | 55,000 miles |
| Engine Type: | 4 cyl |
| Engine Code: | 1275 |
| Transmission: | 4 spd Ribcase |
| Last Updated: | 2017-11-10 11:04:12 |
| Magic VIN Decoder |
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GAN5UE150998G
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: A-Series (803-1275cc) 4cyl Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: MGB MkIII (1970-1979) Market: USA, Left-Hand Drive Model Year: 1974 Car Number: 150998 Engine Size: Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2017-11-10 11:04:12
- Changes from 2017-11-10 11:04:12 to previous 2017-09-19 08:15:33
- Colour Teal Blue → Purple
- Nickname Purple Rat--SOLD! → Purple Rat--SCRAPPED
- Status Running → Terminal or parted out
- Changes from 2017-09-19 08:15:33 to previous 2016-10-04 15:36:22
- Nickname Purple Rat → Purple Rat--SOLD!
- Changes from 2016-10-04 15:36:22 to previous 2015-06-17 11:27:42
- Nickname Robinette → Purple Rat
- Changes from 2014-08-26 13:32:15 to previous 2014-08-26 13:30:03
- Mileage 143,000 → 55,000
- Status Repairs in progress → Running
- Changes from 2013-11-13 15:38:19 to previous 2013-10-31 17:17:13
- Engine Type added 4 cyl
- Trans Type 4 spd Ribcage → 4 spd Ribcase
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Oct 26, 2013 | David Bassett |
Added to Registry (ID 22369) |
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