Make and Model: MG Midget 1500
Manufactured: 1977
Engine: 1493cc Standard/Triumph S4 OHV
Fuel Capacity: 7 gallons
Fuel Consumption: Overall 29 mpg
Performance: 97 mph
Length: 11′ 9″
UK Registration: SPY 122X
Although produced in 1977 Bridget was first registered in 1982. Her factory colour was black but the restoration just completed changed her to British Racing Green with biscuit interior trim and hood.
The 1500 Midget’s engines were in fact Triumph manufactured, originally designed for the Spitfire. Bridget had a rebuilt engine fitted after completing 51,000 miles and is converted for lead-free petrol.
It probably hasn’t escaped your notice that I am taking a car with the registration plate SPY to Iran and Burma amongst others countries. Let’s hope they don’t notice. If you see it around, anywhere in the world, do please give us a wave or come over and have a chat.
16 responses so far ↓
1 Roy Locock // Apr 26, 2008 at 9:31 am
Does anyone know any of the car’s history, particularly why it was not registered until 1982?
2 Nick Dalton // Jan 9, 2009 at 1:46 am
Hi,
Bridget has been spotted in Cairns, Queensland, and The Cairns Post would love to do a story and photograph. Thanks,
Nick Dalton,
Motoring editor,
The Cairns Post.
Thanks Nick, see what we can do. - Roy
3 Miranda Tetlow // Feb 14, 2009 at 6:05 am
Hi Roy,
I spotted Bridget in the car park in Broome!
I present the local ABC Mornings program and would love to get you in for a chat.
look forward to catching up!
Thank you Miranda, I will contact you - Roy
4 Victor Hoisington // Feb 17, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hi,
If you plan to be in Perth in March/April and need somewhere to stay do contact me.
I live in Fremantle and have garaging space for Bridget.
I am also a motoring/road trip enthusiast and own 2 Classic MGs and will be embarking on a round Australia run in one this Autumn.
Safe Travels.
Vic
Very kind Vic, thank you. I have just arrived and will be away as soon as Bridget is fixed. Be glad to call in for a coffee when I bring her down to the docks if you would like. - Roy
5 Mark // Jul 2, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Hi,
Will you be in New England at any point during your trip? Vermont would like to welcome you and the great work you are doing for UNICEF.
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. Currently not planned but things are fluid so I will keep in touch - Roy
6 Harvey Stewart // Jul 3, 2009 at 4:10 am
Do you have a projected date that you will be crossing into the USA from Mexico? Daisy, my Midget is jumping at the thought of a road trip from San Diego to AZ.
Hi Harvey, no set date currently. I will post progress once we leave Panama. Waiting for the ship at the moment. - Roy
7 Andrew // Jul 3, 2009 at 6:03 am
Hi, great project. I don’t have a MG but I do own a 1985 Porsche 928S.
If you’re planning a stop in Las Vegas, NV when you cross into the US, let me know. I’d love to see the two cars parked side-by-side somewhere on the Vegas Strip. Great project, by the way.
Thanks Andrew, perhaps one of the casinos might like to sponser a showing? - Roy
8 James // Jul 29, 2009 at 3:34 pm
i saw bridgetthemidget driving this morning on I-35 from San Antonio to Austin, TX… Funny, I thought it was actually “Bridget the Midget” porn star. -Cheers
Hi James, I’m sure I don’t know who you mean! - Roy
9 Dave // Aug 8, 2009 at 9:08 pm
My ‘76 Midget will be ready in about 2 weeks (I hope).. But I notice the planned toue (on the web page) is not coinciding with you actual route..
Any plans to update it ??
Hi Dave, the route shown was the original intention. Current route will be via San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg and Chicago. - Roy
10 Alan // Aug 19, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Spotted Bridget heading North on Interstate 5, just North of Seattle, Washington. Good trip sir!
Alan
Thanks Alan, now all those people in England that thought I was just staying in Brighton and pretending to drive round the world know better. Best wishes. - Roy
11 gord callaghan // Aug 23, 2009 at 5:59 am
Hi
saw your car in everett washington just outside seattle a couple of days ago. If you are going through medicine hat alberta - south of calgary on your way to winnipeg we can offer you accomodation at our hotel in “the hat”
Hi Gord, thanks for checking out the site. I am indeed coming through Medicine Hat and will e-mail you direct. Take care. - Roy
12 Jean Allard // Sep 10, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Hi Roy,
Met you and Bridget in Montreal thursday morning.
Hope you had a good time in the Old Port.
Have a great stay in the province of Quebec.
If you plan to go to Tadoussac, one of 10 most beautiful bay in the world, the National Park for whale watching is located about 25 Km east, the name is Cap Bon Désir.
I plan to be in London in 2012.
Watch my website at http://www.mcjeanallard.com and you’ll understand why.
Have a safe trip.
Best regards,
Jean Allard
Hi Jean, firstly thanks for the directions. I checked out your site, the date should been a clue. Anyway hope you enjoy your visit although you realise the UK will take all the medals except perhaps for Ice Hockey! Best wishes, hope you enjoy the site and if any of your colleagues want an interview for the local news let me know. I’m leaving Saturday. - Roy
13 Gaëtan // Sep 17, 2009 at 1:21 am
Hi, today I saw you and your car on the street in Fredericton New Brunswick, just long enough to see the e-mail on the side of the car. Just want to wish you the best on your trip in Canada and around the world. And don’t forget, we do have snow in Canada and it is coming soon (starting in the west, lol)
Hello Gaëtan, thanks for visiting the site. I know about the weather, which is why I am leaving before the end of the month. - Roy
14 John // Sep 27, 2009 at 3:35 am
A week or so ago I saw Bridget parked at a Comfort Inn in Fredericton New Brunswick. I wrote the website on a scrap of paper and just found it. My wife and I were on a driving vacation through Maine, Nova Scotia and NB. My friend you are in for some fantastic driving and scenery. My first car was a ‘63 midget my second a ‘69. 40 years later my son and my wife have conspired to help me loose some weight. Today I found the fountain of youth. I am the proud owner of my third Midget. A forlorn Mark III almost all original. By the time she is in shape to drive … I’ll be in shape to drive her. I admire you… and I’m 19 again. Best of Luck and Good Fortune my friend.
John
Hi John, thank you and congratulations on your rejuvenation! Safety Fast. - Roy
15 Caroline Lincoln // Oct 30, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Hello Roy
Brilliant to see what you have been doing !!
I am dead impressed, I knew it was you when i saw your beautiful midget was named after Bridie!!!.
well done and huge love from me and all my family.
xx
Hi Caroline, fantastic to hear from you. Give my love to them all and I will be ini touch. - Roy
16 glen fox mann // Dec 11, 2009 at 2:30 am
Good Day!!! bridgetthemidget.co.uk is one of the best informational websites of its kind. I enjoy reading it every day. All the best.
G’day and thank you Glen. - Roy
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