I can't resist this one either. 8-foot 2X4s go in the GT and you can close
the hatch on 'em. This computer came home in my GT. Regarding "hot in the
summer" - the trick is to open the rear window vents! You want hot? Let
me tell you about hot - it's coming home from Ontario last July in 95+
degree heat in the '73 tourer. Too hot to put the top DOWN! Engine never
ran over "N"ormal - but boy did the passengers suffer. I've never been
any more uncomfortable than that in my GT.
Also - recall that panel discussion at the end of "Inside the Octagon" -
the panel including Jean Kimber Cook and Sterling Moss. Question: "What's
your favorite MG of all time? Answer: outside of Jean KC's "whatever MG I
happen to be driving" (or words to that effect), it was unanimous - the
B/GT.
Allen
>Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:40:24 -0800
>To: ATWEDITOR@aol.com, mgs@autox.team.net
>From: Jim Boyd <ISC@dcsi.net>
>Subject: Re: MGB GT Questions
>
>Hey Listers:
>
>I couldn't resist joining in on this one!
>
>I have 3 GTs ('67, 70, 70)and 1 GT (69) parts cars. The '67 was my first
>lbc and I've owned it for almost 10 years. It came to me with a 5 main
>engine and o/d trans in place. It was a bare metal sheetmetal/interior
>restoration, as the engine has worked flawlessly all these years!
>
>The car initially had a lot of sex appeal, with the ww and worn leather
>interior! I appreciate the taller windscreen (I'm 6'2") and the ample
>legroom. As a travelling medical sales rep, I drove this car 25K in one
>year, through all kinds of weather to prove a point to my boss that the car
>was reliable! The mileage $$ that I received from the company paid for my
>restoration costs and the car never broke down once (amazing, isn't it!!)
>
>The car was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, leaks water into the
>cockpit where you least expect it, garners diminished respect from roadster
>owners and is a JOY to drive!!
>
>FWIW, the two '70 GTs have almost proven impossible to sell. They are both
>rust-free CA cars, licensed, driveable and priced @$1300.00 each. I have
>been trying to sell for 2 years with NO interest. It looks like the
>engine/trans will be pulled and the cars sent to the crusher early next
>year if no one steps forward! Any thoughts from list members?
>
>Cheers,
>Jim Boyd
>International Sportscar Components
>Paradise, CA www.BritishPartsandCars.com
>>In a message dated 11/23/99 3:38:17 AM, oldcars@newt.vallnet.com writes:
>>
>><< I have always liked the looks of hte GT series B's but never really
>>considered buying one until the last few weeks. I guess I have a couple
>>of questions since I have never owned a GT
>>
>>1) For anyone owning one or having owned one, what are the pros and cons
>>verses the roadster (except the obvious of course). Anything in
>>particular I need to look for on a GT verses a roadster (prone problem
>>areas, etc)?
>>
>>2) I knw the GT are not as sought after as the roadster and of course do
>>not demand the price but I have found a 73 that is fairly nice. Paint is
>>presentable but not prefect. The interior is real nice original that
>>looks very presentable. New tires on Rostyles. High mileage car but
>>engine rebuilt 20K miles ago. New tires, no rust, no O/D, all gaugaes and
>>lights work. Mechanically the car seems fine and the body is good but I
>>would probably want to repaint it in a couple of years. All chrome is
>>very presentable. I know it is very difficult to ascertain a value
>>without seeing the car but what would a ball park figure be for the value
>>of the car? Or maybe a range based upon the described condition?
>> >>
>>
>>The roadster is great for bombing around town. The GT is a real road car,
>>good for distance driving, quieter and more rain-proof. Therefore, a GT
>>without OD is a waste. The frame is stiffer than the roadster so it handles
>>better in corners, but it is heavier so a bit slower. My favorite is the
>one
>>I had for a decade, a 68, with full engine power and all-synchro tranny.
>>Price is a bit lower, say 10-20%, than an equivalent roadster.
>>To my knowledge there is no problem unique to the GT.
>>
>>Jay Donoghue
>>72 MGB
>>66 Mustang
>>
>
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