Keith Wheeler wrote:
>
> Darren Jameson wrote:
>
> >...
> >My question is this:
> >1. If the owners want to part with the vehicles, how much should I offer?
> >2. I think the GT is worth restoring, but is the Spit? I don't think it's
> >a rare car is it?
>
> 1. No more than $300 to $500.
>
> 2. Depends. Here's how it goes: There are lot's of future classic
> x around. Nobody cares. These cars aren't restored. Later there
> aren't many x's around, and they are rare. There are tons of 1500cc
> Spits badly needing homes, and they can be had for $200 or so. There
> are damn few MK1 Spitfires left anywhere. In years there'll be
> damn few 1500 Spitfires, and damn few rubber bumpered MGs. Personally,
> once I get a few things stabilized (such as the 10 acres and 1200 sq ft
> barn that will become Team Sanctuary's new home) I'd love to provide a
> home for all those unwanted 1500 Spits and Midgets...and do some fun things
> with some RX-7 engines in the process!
>
> -Keith Wheeler
> Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
Well said...........
Try finding the 'less-popular' MG's in the
UK....like the 1100/1300, or the Farina Magnettes..........the MG Metro
is going the same way. Nobody cares, but in years to come!!!! I too wish
I had a big dry barn somewhere.
Neil
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