{"id":136822,"date":"2025-08-20T06:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=136822"},"modified":"2025-08-19T23:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T04:48:14","slug":"1971-mg-midget-with-a-141-ci-v-twin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=136822","title":{"rendered":"1971 MG Midget with a 141 ci V-Twin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Paul Wiers had this 1971 MG Midget built in 2019 while vice-president of engineering at Harley-Davidson. It is powered by a 141 ci (2.3L) V-twin featuring Axtell cylinders, S&S Super Stock cylinder heads, and electronic fuel injection. The drivetrain uses a Karata Big Twin primary belt drive system and Jim’s USA six-speed right-side-drive transmission. The car sits on a custom chassis with QA1 adjustable coilovers in front and IMC Trike independent rear suspension. A set of Wilwood disc brakes hide behind Hole Shot Performance 15-inch wheels with Continental ProContact TX 165\/65 tires. The modified body covered in gray paint features a custom hood, custom grill, and removed bumpers. The unique car is for sale on Bring a Trailer<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Paul Wiers had this 1971 MG Midget built in 2019 while vice-president of engineering at Harley-Davidson. It is powered by a 141 ci (2.3L) V-twin featuring Axtell cylinders, S&S Super Stock cylinder heads, and electronic fuel injection. The drivetrain uses a Karata Big Twin primary belt drive system and Jim’s USA six-speed right-side-drive transmission. 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