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Midget and Sprite Club Register



The Midget and Sprite Club was founded in 1983 when, rather sadly, these cars were not enjoying the best of attention. Ownership was generally a short term affair with little regard for maintenance or investment for the longer term welfare of the breed. The popularity and success of these cars in various forms of motorsport also played a part in the demise of many examples.

So, the Midget and Sprite Club was formed in England to better represent these cars and to provide a service and encouragement to owners. Already at this time, very many examples had been scrapped, with some versions, such as the Sprite MkII and Midget MkI becoming quite a rarity. To give the club some idea of the scene and to establish what was left, we began our register of cars in 1984. This was set up to cover the 14 versions that were built over the 21 years of production. To date, the running totals are as follows - (Chassis number prefix in brackets)

Sprite MkI    (AN5) - 1075            
Sprite MkII    (HAN6) - 139 Midget MkI    (GANl) - 69
Sprite MkII    (HAN7) - 75 Midget MkI    (GAN2) - 43
Sprite MkIII    (HAN8) - 224 Midget MkII    (GAN3) -179
Sprite MkIV    (HAN9) - 271 Midget MkIII    (GAN4) -171
Sprite MkIV    (HANlO) - 100 Midget MkIII    (GAN5) -141
Austin Sprite    (AAN10) - 80
 		 (Round arch)
Midget MkIII    (GAN5) - 349
  Midget 1500    (GAN6) - 362
Total Sprites - 1964 Total Midgets - 1314

Obviously, there is nothing new in an owners club keeping a register of cars but in most cases, once an owner has provided the details of their car, then nothing more is heard in return. However, the Midget and Sprite Club has made it policy to send a register reply certificate to all owners registering their car with the club. This tells the owner how many of that type were built and how many are on the register. The earliest and latest examples known to survive, the closest matching by chassis number to that of the example being registered plus any other details that may prove interesting to an owner who would like to know exactly how their own car fits into the current picture. There is no fee charged to register a car, we are just pleased to receive any information that may add to the register. If you would like to register your Sprite or Midget, then please supply the information as detailed below. Once completed, the form will go to Col. Robert Swetzer who will then forward batches of forms to the Midget and Sprite Club in Britain. Register Reply Certificates will be returned in batches to Bob for distribution to those owners registering their cars. (Please allow a little time for all this to happen!)

We advise that you check the I.D. numbers actually on the car and not just rely upon those given on the registration document, errors are not unknown. Also, we would be very pleased to receive photocopies of BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY HERITAGE TRUST PRODUCTION TRACE CERTIFICATES if available for your Midget or Sprite.

Terry Horler (Secretary to the Midget & Sprite Club)



If you need more information, please contact:

Col. Robert Swetzer
P.O. Box 1145
Red Rock, AZ 85245
(520) 904-3768
RobertSwetzer@aol.com


Please fill in as much information as possible.

Be sure to include the Year, Make and Model in the appropriate box.
Your Name
Your E-mail Address
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State and Country
Postal Code
Telephone
Car Year, Make and Model
Original Registration Number
Current Registration Number
Original Registration Date
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Chassis Number
Engine Number
Date You Acquired the Car
Original Colour (Exterior)
Original Colour (Interior)
Present Colour (Exterior)
Present Colour (Interior)
In Current Use?
Under Restoration?
How long do you expect
to keep your Midget/Sprite?
What other British Cars do you own?
 
Have you given your
Midget/Sprite a name? If so, what?
Membership in other MG - AH Clubs?

Is your car fitted with any of the following? Check all that apply.

Wire Wheels     Oil Cooler     Hardtop     Alternator     Front Anti-Roll Bar     Original Steering Wheel     Roll-Over Bar    

Present Condition
Details of Modifications

Enter any additional information you wish below
Please use the enter key at the end of each line.

Please check the aspects of ownership that interest you:

Restoration     General Servicing     Modifying     Everyday Motoring     Fun Motoring Only     Concours     Spares     Competitive Motoring     Social Events     Car Shows     Meeting other owners    

Do you wish to be sent a Club Car Valuation Assessment Form?
[ UK Owners Only ]
Yes     No    

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If you experience other problems with this form, please e-mail Rick Brown at  mgrick@mgcars.org.uk.

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