Hi Bob
I used to run a mini 1293 with a single 1.5in HIF4 SU and that was superb,it pulled from low revs but as you say it lacked,no lacked is the wrong word, it tailed off a little early but we a real drivers engine if you know what I mean.
I'm hoping the midget give me as much fun.
I have a MK1 MX5 as well in the same colour but the Mazda doesn't have the same leg room the midget has although it feels a tighter fit in the Midget.
looking forward to getting in up and running over the winter for some testing next year.