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Re: 74 MGB GT

To: Rick Noll <rnoll@redrose.net>
Subject: Re: 74 MGB GT
From: Rick Brown <mgrick@ptd.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:10:32 -0800
Rick Noll wrote:
> 
> I am looking at a 1974 GT. I am looking for some advice on how to inspect
> the car and what is the current pricing for one in nice condition. The
> paint is good but I don't know how much plastic is on the body. From 10
> feet the car looks very nice. Chrome is good and it (according to the
> seller and title) has 65k miles on it. I am going to drive it Monday.
> 
> I want to use this car as a daily driver. Any comments on using a GT as a
> daily driver would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks.

Hi Rick (and list)

I bought my 74 BGT exactly one year ago this week.  I paid $1700 for it
-
the paint left a little to be desired but it had no rust.  There was
about 82,000 miles on the speedo. Engine was supposedly rebuilt at some
point in its life. I had to replace the tyres, new master cylinder, new
brakes all around (the brakes and brake cylinders came with the car).
new slave cylinder and had to put a new clutch in about a month after
buying the car.  I have driven the car daily ever since buying it and it
has not given me any trouble except for the clutch replacement. I did
have the car painted this summer (see my web page for pics of the paint
process - <http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/9945>.  An MG can be a
very dependable car as you can see.  For what I have into it I guess I
could have bought a banged up used american/japanese car but hell who
looks at one of those driving down the road!  I get lots of smiles and
flashing lights everywhere I go with the car.  As for the car you are
looking at I would venture to say the value is probably around $2,000 to
$3,000. But Ive seen cars go for a lot less and a lot more. Just get the
best you can afford.

Rick Brown
74 MGBGT (Daily Driver)
61 MGA 1600 Roadster - sleeping in the barn for the winter

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