Maybe he should list it on Ebay. The market will tell him what it's worth.
I would think a $12000 reserve to start would be good. If he doesn't get
any bids maybe he could relist and drop the reserve to $11995. I love
capitalism.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
-----Original Message-----
From: Nory <Nory3@webtv.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2001 4:33 PM
Subject: I'm Back! (temporarily)
>Hi gang! Remember me? I really miss you folks, but I always know
>you're all there for me when I need some advice (like now). I still
>don't have the free time to keep up with the email from the list, but I
>have an MG related problem, so I thought I'd sign back onto the digest
>and pick your brains a bit.
>
>I ran into a friend of a friend today, and it just so happens that he's
>had a '58 or '59 MGA sitting in his garage for 20 or so years. The guy
>has a '54 Plymouth and a couple other things, so he hasn't touched the
>MGA in a long time, so he was thinking of getting rid of it. His wife
>would like to see it go too.
>
>I haven't seen it yet, but he says it's solid, has rebuilt engine and
>transmission, new brake lines (not that any rubber would still be any
>good, after all this time), new grille, rechromed bumpers, redone seats,
>lots of new stuff from Moss (?!), and a ton of parts from a parts car he
>tore apart (the guy's a mechanic). It's not a show car, but could be a
>good driver. He said he won't really be able to get at the car (in the
>back of the garage) 'til spring, but he'll get it to his shop and make
>sure it's running, so I can hear it run before I make any decisions.
>
>He has no idea what to ask for the car, and I have no idea what to offer
>(assuming it's as decent as he says). The friend says this guy isn't
>the type to rip you off or anything, and isn't really looking to make
>money on it -- pretty much just wants to get rid of it.
>
>Here's where you folks come in..... Seeing as how my special expertise
>has only been with Midgets thus far, I really don't know what something
>like this might be worth. I realize that there's not a lot of info to
>go on here, but I was wondering if any of you MGA guys and gals could
>give me some idea what to offer for this package. I don't have a lot of
>cash to spare this year, so I don't want to overpay for this thing. On
>the other hand, I'd hate to rob the guy blind on the deal too (though
>that's the preferable choice of the two). Any ideas?
>
>Since I'm only temporarily subscribed to the list (I'll be signing off
>again in the next day or two), I'd appreciate any responses sent
>directly to me, in addition to the list, to ensure I don't miss any.
>
>Thanks, in advance, for any help you listers can provide. It's great
>talking to you again, and being back on the list (if only for a short
>time). I'm sure I'll be back on and off many more times in the future;
>I think I'll be needing lots of advice if I end up with this car.
>
>Thanks again, miss you all,
>-Nory
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