Mike,
I bought my first Midget (a 76) from an MG dealership in Denver. That
was in 1978, had about 2300 miles on it. There were brandy assed new
MGBs and Midgets in the show room. About six months later a friend of
mine sold her Subaru Brat and bought an brand spankin new 1979 Midget
from the same dealer. She was so thrilled by the experience of riding
in ours she had to have one. I actually know what happened to that
Midget and I cringe every time I think about it. No accident, stupid
husband/now-ex-husband. She took better care of the car than he ever
thought about.
The following year the place was a Subaru dealer.
Larry
On Nov 9, 2006, at 10:18 PM, Mike Rivers wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've pondered something. How were Spridgets orginally
> sold new? Were they sold through one of the "Big
> Three" dealerships, private BMC/BL dealerships in the
> US, or how? I'm almost 36 and dont ever remember
> seeing any MG or Austin Healey dealerships when I was
> younger.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Rivers
> 1961 MG Midget 1275
>
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