HARDTOP

CAR-IDENTIFICATION LATE SPRITE & MIDGET (1967-1979)

A model year does not necessarily coincide with the year in which the car was built. For example, it may be seen from the following chart that while a car built in January 1972 is indeed a 1972 model year car, another one built in August of that year is a 1973 model year car. There are several different reasons for this. One reason is that it is easier to bring in changes in a model's specification when production has been halted already for a holiday shut down. Another reason is that motor shows usually took place in the Autumn and Winter, displaying the following year's new or updated models. Detailed here are the Sprite and Midget model years relevant to our categories.

Model	Model Year	First chassis no.	Start Date
MG Midget MkIII	1967	G-AN4-52390	October 1966
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1967	H-AN9-64735	October 1966

MG Midget MkIII	1968	G-AN4-60460	November 1967
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1968	H-AN9-72041	November 1967

MG Midget MkIII	1969	G-AN4-66226	December 1968
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1969	H-AN9-77591	December 1968

MG Midget MkIII	1970	G-AN5-74886	September 1969
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1970	H-AN10-85287	September 1969

MG Midget MkIII	1971	G-AN5-96273	December 1970
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1971	H-AN10-86766	December 1970
Austin Sprite MkIV	1971	A-AN10-86803	January 1971

MG Midget MkIII	1972	G-AN5-105501	October 1971
MG Midget MkIII	1972	G-AN5-123731	July 1972

MG Midget MkIII	1974	G-AN5-138801	August 1973

MG Midget 1500cc	1975	G-AN6-154101	September 1974
MG Midget 1500cc	1976	G-AN6-166301	October 1975
MG Midget 1500cc	1977	G-AN6-182001	August 1976
MG Midget 1500cc	1978	G-AN6-200001	August 1977
MG Midget 1500cc	1979	G-AN6-212001	May 1978
MG Midget 1500cc	1980	G-AN6-229001	October 1979

Serial Number Prefixes

Chassis-numbers
Midget chassis numbers:	G-AN4	(1967 - 1969)
	G-AN5	(1970 - 1974)
	G-AN6	(1975 - 1979)

Sprite chassis numbers:	H-AN9	(1967 - 1969)
	H-AN10	(1970)
	A-AN10	(1971)

Engine numbers
1275cc engine numbers:	12CC/Da/H	(1967)
	12CE/Da/H	(1968 - 1971)
	12V586F	(1972)
	12V588F	(1973)
	12V778F	(1974)

1500cc Engine numbers:	FP	(1975 - 1979)

Body numbers
Midget body numbers:	GBE	(throughout)

Sprite body numbers:	ABL	(throughout)

Where do I find these Numbers?

Chassis Number (All Models)

The chassis number is stamped on a plate secured to the
support step on the LH inner wheel arch under the bonnet.

Body Number (All Models)

The Body Number is stamped on a plate secured to the
LH front door pillar.

Engine Number (1275cc)

The Engine Number is stamped on a plate that is secured
to the RH side of the cylinder block.

Engine Number (1500cc)

The Engine Number is stamped on a flange on the LH
side of the cylinder block.

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	MGH002	HARDTOP, FIBREGLASS, BLACK	1	aftermarket	CHF 2'864.50
40	MGH002W	HARDTOP, FIBREGLASS, WHITE	1	aftermarket	CHF 2'864.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
45	AHA7709	CATCH SHORT CHROME	2	to G-AN4-60440, to H-AN9-72033	CHF 69.70
45	AHA8491	CATCH SHORT SATIN	2	G-AN4-60441 on, G-AN5, G-AN6, H-AN9-72034 on, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 62.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
46	53K126	SCREW HEX HEAD 10/32	4		CHF 1.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
47	WL700101	WASHER SPRING 3/16	4		CHF 0.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
48	AHH7196	OVER-CENTRE CATCH BRACKET	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
49	PMP308	SCREW, 3/16" UNF X 1/2", PAN HEAD, CHROME	2		CHF 1.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
50	WL700101	WASHER SPRING 3/16	2		CHF 0.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
55	AHA8083	BRACKET H/TOP SIDE	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
56	AHA8082	BRACKET TONNEAU BAR	2		CHF 31.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
57	SH604051	SCREW 1/4" UNF X 5/8"	6		CHF 0.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
58	GHF331	WASHER SPRING 1/4	6		CHF 0.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
59	SH605091	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 1 1/8"	2		CHF 1.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
60	PWZ305	WASHER, PLAIN, 5/16" ID X 7/8" OD	2		CHF 2.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
61	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	2		CHF 0.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
62	GHF201	NUT 5/16 UNF	2		CHF 0.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
63	SH605091	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 1 1/8"	4		CHF 1.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
64	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	4		CHF 0.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
65	GHF301	WASHER 5/16 X 5/8 M8	4		CHF 0.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
70	AHA8086	REAR 1/4 LIGHT GLASS MIDGET H/TOP	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
71	AHA8085	REAR 1/4 GLAZING RUBBER MDGT H/TOP LH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
71	AHA8084	REAR 1/4 GLAZING RUBBER MDGT H/TOP RH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
72	37H3227M	FINISHER REAR 1/4LIGHT PER METRE		supplied per metre, two 42” lengths req.	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
73	AHA8064	HARD TOP GLASS	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
74	AHA8087	REAR SCREEN RUBBER MIDGET H/TOP	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
75	37H3226M	FINISHER REAR GLAZING		supplied per metre. upper finisher - 60”, lower finisher - 44”	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
80	AHA7846	MOULDING LH DRIP RAIL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
80	AHA7845	MOULDING RH DRIP RAIL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
82	CTP404	SCREW MOULDING HARDTOP	28		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
83	BHH1139	HARDTOP SEAL-NOT OE	2		CHF 8.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
84	AD604032	SCREW RHCSK 4 X 3/8	4		CHF 3.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
85	FWP106	WASHER CUP NO. 6 CHROME	4		CHF 1.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
86	AHA8315	MIDGET HARDTOP TO BODY SEAL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
87	BHH2273	SEAL HEADER RAIL B	1		CHF 17.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
88	AHA7350	RETAINER H/RAIL SEAL	1		CHF 22.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
89	GHF600	RIVET (POP) 1/8IN	15		CHF 0.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	MGH002	HARDTOP, FIBREGLASS, BLACK	1	aftermarket	CHF 2'864.50
40	MGH002W	HARDTOP, FIBREGLASS, WHITE	1	aftermarket	CHF 2'864.50
45	AHA7709	CATCH SHORT CHROME	2	to G-AN4-60440, to H-AN9-72033	CHF 69.70
45	AHA8491	CATCH SHORT SATIN	2	G-AN4-60441 on, G-AN5, G-AN6, H-AN9-72034 on, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 62.05
46	53K126	SCREW HEX HEAD 10/32	4		CHF 1.75
47	WL700101	WASHER SPRING 3/16	4		CHF 0.15
48	AHH7196	OVER-CENTRE CATCH BRACKET	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
49	PMP308	SCREW, 3/16" UNF X 1/2", PAN HEAD, CHROME	2		CHF 1.90
50	WL700101	WASHER SPRING 3/16	2		CHF 0.15
55	AHA8083	BRACKET H/TOP SIDE	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
56	AHA8082	BRACKET TONNEAU BAR	2		CHF 31.80
57	SH604051	SCREW 1/4" UNF X 5/8"	6		CHF 0.95
58	GHF331	WASHER SPRING 1/4	6		CHF 0.55
59	SH605091	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 1 1/8"	2		CHF 1.55
60	PWZ305	WASHER, PLAIN, 5/16" ID X 7/8" OD	2		CHF 2.45
61	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	2		CHF 0.25
62	GHF201	NUT 5/16 UNF	2		CHF 0.35
63	SH605091	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 1 1/8"	4		CHF 1.55
64	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	4		CHF 0.25
65	GHF301	WASHER 5/16 X 5/8 M8	4		CHF 0.40
70	AHA8086	REAR 1/4 LIGHT GLASS MIDGET H/TOP	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
71	AHA8085	REAR 1/4 GLAZING RUBBER MDGT H/TOP LH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
71	AHA8084	REAR 1/4 GLAZING RUBBER MDGT H/TOP RH	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
72	37H3227M	FINISHER REAR 1/4LIGHT PER METRE		supplied per metre, two 42” lengths req.	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
73	AHA8064	HARD TOP GLASS	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
74	AHA8087	REAR SCREEN RUBBER MIDGET H/TOP	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
75	37H3226M	FINISHER REAR GLAZING		supplied per metre. upper finisher - 60”, lower finisher - 44”	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
80	AHA7846	MOULDING LH DRIP RAIL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
80	AHA7845	MOULDING RH DRIP RAIL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
82	CTP404	SCREW MOULDING HARDTOP	28		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
83	BHH1139	HARDTOP SEAL-NOT OE	2		CHF 8.15
84	AD604032	SCREW RHCSK 4 X 3/8	4		CHF 3.60
85	FWP106	WASHER CUP NO. 6 CHROME	4		CHF 1.45
86	AHA8315	MIDGET HARDTOP TO BODY SEAL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
87	BHH2273	SEAL HEADER RAIL B	1		CHF 17.30
88	AHA7350	RETAINER H/RAIL SEAL	1		CHF 22.90
89	GHF600	RIVET (POP) 1/8IN	15		CHF 0.40