Fair enough, Jean Kimber Cook lives in country with a rather mild climate
like the Netherlands.
For hot spots on earth like Australia and some USA areas, I can imagine the
B is the best choice.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Florrie & Allen Bachelder [SMTP:bachldrs@swva.net]
> Sent: woensdag 24 november 1999 06:22
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: MGB GT Questions
>
> 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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