I guess the verdict is clear. By all means buy
it. $1500 is cheap, and 74s look really cool too!
Tyson Sherman
76 MGB
73 Midget (wishing he could drive it)
72 Midget ("resting")
http://www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman
> On Mon, 3 Nov 1997 09:42:28 -0800 transerv@sprynet.com writes:
> >I drove a 1974 Midget this weekend, and if the fellow can produce a
> >clear title
> >today, will be the proud owner.
> >
> >He's asking $1500. The car shows 86000 miles on the odometer and it
> >looks like
> >that may be accurate. Tach does not work, oil pressure show 65lbs at
> >speed and
> >40+lbs at idle....idle is high though, and air cleaners for carbs are
> >in the
> >trunk.
> >
> >I heard no unusual noises from the engine, a slight buzz in third gear
> >from the
> >trans (stopped when I put my hand on the shifter), and saw no smoke
> >while
> >driving.
> >
> >The body looks rust free, but was apparently white, then green, and is
> >now red.
> >
> >The interior is not perfect but looks fair for it's age.
> >
> >The fellow says the tach only needs a resistor to make it work, the
> >brakes have
> >been redone, and the tires are new.
> >
> >Car has wire wheels that look to track straight as the car drives by,
> >and at
> >65-70 on the highway it runs straight and smooth.
> >
> >Well...........
> >
> >Does this sound like a good deal? Is the 74 a more desireable car due
> >to the
> >chrome bumpers? What pitfalls should I be wary of?
> >
> >This would be my first MG in about 20 years, but my third midget. I
> >went to
> >college in a 65 and later owned a 68.
> >
> >Robert Houston
> >transerv@sprynet.com
> >
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