MG Midget: a Sprite in MG clothing, and the cheapest way into the marque (1961-1979) The MG Midget was the tiny, nimble, affordable roadster built alongside its near-identical twin the Austin-Healey Sprite, and the cheapest way into classic MG ownership. A guide to the marks and engines, the curious 1500 that used a Triumph engine, the chrome and rubber bumper cars, what to look for when buying, and what they are worth.