The exterior styling section covers accessories and modifications that alter the Midget's external appearance, from subtle additions to complete front-end conversions. These products allow owners to personalise the car's look while retaining its essential character.
Front Spoilers
A front spoiler mounts beneath the front bumper and improves high-speed aerodynamic stability by reducing the front-end lift that the Midget's flat underfloor generates at speed. The visual effect is also significant, a spoiler lowers the car's visual centre of gravity and gives it a more purposeful stance. Spoilers are available for both chrome-bumper and rubber-bumper cars.
Fibreglass Panels
Fibreglass panels are available as lightweight alternatives to the standard steel body panels. These are primarily intended for competition use where weight reduction is a priority, offering a substantial saving over the steel originals. Fibreglass panels are supplied in gel coat finish ready for painting and do not require the same level of corrosion protection as steel, a practical advantage for cars that see regular track use in all conditions.
Bonnet Straps
Leather bonnet straps provide a classic racing-inspired appearance, running across the bonnet from the front panel to the windscreen area. Beyond their visual appeal, bonnet straps serve a practical purpose on competition cars by providing a secondary bonnet retention method in the event of a latch failure at speed. On road cars, they are primarily a styling accessory that suits the Midget's sporting character.
Rubber Bumper Facelift Kit
A rubber bumper facelift kit is available for 1500 owners who prefer the visual proportions of the earlier chrome-bumper cars. The kit converts the front end to a chrome-bumper-style appearance, transforming the car's face from the rubber-bumper look to the slimmer, lower profile of the pre-1974 models. The kit includes the necessary panels, brackets, and fixings for a complete conversion, while retaining the 1500's mechanical specification, including its engine, gearbox, and running gear, entirely unchanged beneath. .