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Re: [Mgs] 1972 MGB GT V8 Race Car

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Subject: Re: [Mgs] 1972 MGB GT V8 Race Car
From: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:13:40 -0700
Yeah, my only objection is that it isn't eligible for most most (hardly any,
really) race classes. Doubling the displacement and number of cylinders
doesn't usually pass tech. So It's basically for a once-a-year event and
occasional track day -- a toy, in other words. Pretty expensive toy.




on 9/1/09 6:28 AM, Matt Trebelhorn at matt.lists@trebelhorn.com wrote:

> It looks like an MGB to me -- a GT with a Rover V8, just like they
> built at Abingdon.  What's wrong with that?  Weber carbs, an adequate
> radiator, big tires?  It's a race car, not a concours restoration.
> 
> And we're nowhere near the point that MGBs are too rare to be raced
> -- that's just a laughable proposition.
> 
> I don't think I'd spend $60,000 for it.  But it's a good looking race
> car.
> 
> Matt
> 

--

Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires

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