A prototype car and the first Midas
Harold Dermott was the driving force behind the car and working with designer Richard Oakes. XP781, was the first car registered for road use.Changes to XP781 through the years
A detailed account of changes made to XP781Door locks
XP781 went from no door locks to door lock on drivers side by June 1979.
Wing mirrors
By Summer 1980 wing mirrors were changed to from bespoke to Renault 14 type
Rear side windows
XP781 went from opening side windows to closed by 31st May 1981
Rear side louvres
XP781 went through a variety of versions
Wheel types
XP781 started on Cosmic alloys, went to Wopalloy Minilite copies and then to another version of Cosmic alloys
Window winder
Initially a modified Triumph TR7 fuel cap was used (!) and was then changed to a conventional type. The only known car to in effect carry two spare fuel caps.
Body change as MK2 development car
Front area of car and bonnet changed by Midas to MK2 versionColour changes
Originally red, onwards to MK2 burgundy and then Trevor Dixon blue
Front bumper is unique to XP781
Front bumper has a deeper lower centre section than subsequent cars.
Dual rear number plate lights
Subsequently became a single center item.
No bonnet blister
Most Midas had a blister added to bonnet to prevent oil cap hitting underneath of bonnet
Midas XP781 - Mileage
- XP781 - Mileage
- XP781 - Mileage