> Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 13:32:32 -0400 (EDT)
> From: "G. Clark Smith" <gcs@acpub.duke.edu>
> To: Carolyn Lovas <lmclovas@lmc.ericsson.se>
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: MGB & LE Differences (long reply)
> Reply-to: "G. Clark Smith" <gcs@acpub.duke.edu>
> On Fri, 28 Jul 1995, Stewart wrote:
>
> > Anyone know the differences between a regular B and the limited edition
> > 1980 model? I think I may have one but some work has been done by the
> > PO ??? which doesn't look the same as a 77-78B.
>
> I'll give you the 'core dump' of what I know. The LE is basically the same
> as the '78 and '79 rubber bumper MGB. The cosmetic differences between
> and LE and regular B are:
>
> 1. LE is original black paint and some people say that the body
> panels are straighter. There are silver strips running along the
> bottom of the fenders, doors, and dog legs of the car. Each side
> has a British flab
^^^
Is this a reference to over weight Britons ?
Keep these insults up and we'll never send your the MGF ! ;-)
> and the letter 'MGB' in the style. This detail should lay on the bottom
> of each front fender. I have seen LEs with very low miles and claimed as in
> original condition with the strips stopping at the doglegs before the rear
> tires and similaer LEs with the strips continuing on past the rear tires
> (under the trunk area).
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