500 Horse Midget


texas mongrel

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 3, 2009
1,692
Houston Texas
No, its not the guy from 'Game of Thrones', its my MG Midget with 383" 501hp small-block. I just finished it this weekend after its fourth rebuild. I've had it for 28years, originally with an RX-7 engine, but put the Chevy in about ten years ago. The only MG parts left now are the doors, cowl and windscreen, everything else replaced. This time I re-painted it to match my FGT. You can get a feel for how small it is in the photos next to the GT - 10 feet long, 5 feet wide, 1600lbs, 81-inch wheelbase. Some of the Brit forum members might recognize the front and rear clips - they're highly-modified 'Arkley SS' pieces from the 70's. Its hilarious to drive - absolutely more power than traction in any gear at any speed, still, loads of fun
 

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cool car.

I'd rock it
 
Sweet!
 
Cool, :thumbsup

I always fantasized about dropping a 289 Ford in a TR250 or TR 6
 
I like them both!
But am partial to the beautiful blue/white FGT!
Great partners for your driving pleasure...
 
Bill
remember, you were my "enabler" for the GT addiction! It's been flawless - thanks again for your help when I bought her
 
I am glad there were no regrets!

Was and is a beautiful car, and just glad I could help you with your passion.
 
Trying to find the ramains of that MG Midget is like trying to find Waldo. :lol When I was a kid I remember reading a mag that had a go kart with a turbine engine on it. This looks like it would take total concentration, but worth it. Nice build. :thumbsup

John