About Midas Cars
The Midas is a high quality, very practical, small car built to suit the needs of each owner. Cars are available either new, ready assembled, or in kit form from Alternative Cars Ltd (see contact information), or from the second hand market.
The design is based on a very strong composite monocoque body shell onto which are assembled the suspension, power train, and all mechanical and electrical components from the Rover 100, Metro or Mini series of cars (dependent upon model). The design is thus very simple, strong and long lasting, and uses reliable, easily maintained and available parts.
The car offers a rewarding, sporty driving experience, with performance dependent on the engine option fitted. We find that many members of our Club buy a Midas to experience the driving pleasure that can no longer be experienced in the modern family car, whilst providing practical daily transport at very reasonable cost. Club membership is typically made up of some long established members, new members who appreciate the build quality and availability of parts and returning members who often try to seek out their original car or one very much like it.
The first Mini based Midas cars were introduced in 1978 and the marque has been steadily developed over the years to include both coupe and convertible body styles, and to introduce the more advanced technology Rover K Series power units. See the attached brief history of Midas cars.
About the Club
The Club was formed in 1985 by Colin Spencer to promote interest in Midas cars and provide information to Midas owners. Membership numbers over the last few years has been about 100 including several from overseas. We arrange a Midas parking area at most of the major kit car events each year, and an Annual General Meeting is held, usually at either the annual Kit Car Show or in conjunction with a factory visit to Alternative Cars Ltd, Enstone, Oxfordshire.
Newsletters are sent out via email to keep members up to date with Club events, and the Club shares a quarterly magazine with the Mini Marcos Owners Club. Doing this helps to make the magazine economical and also provides a wider range of articles many of which cover a shared interest.
The attached Club constitution gives full details of how the Club and committee operates.
Our annual membership fee is a very reasonable £20, and a summary of the benefits of Club membership, including insurance discounts and an application form are attached. A range of Club accessories and regalia is also available.
