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>Scott C. Williams asked:
>
>> Are there any MG 1100 owners on this list? I have an early 1963
>>example, that is awaiting a complete restoration, as well as two
>>Austin Americas in various states of repair.
>
>> I'm very interested in the BMC FWD cars, so let me know if you
>>share my interests.
>
>
>Dave( the matchmaker) said:
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>> Scott,
>
>> Scott meet Denise, Denise say hello to Scott. OK, off you go.
>
>Hello. Since we've now been properly introduced, I can tell you
>that I own three MG 1100's--two '63's and a '65. All of them ran
>and were registered a few years ago, but two of them are now
>sitting on flat tires.
>
>There's this phantom organisation named SPAM that I may find time
>to tell you about although I haven't found the time to do anything
>about SPAM or even work on my 1100's.
>
>
>Jack Baker said:
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>> I have a friend who made his 1100 into a flower pot. It looks
>>nice in his back yard and the Morning Glory gives it a flow it
>>failed to have previously.
>
>Grrr...
>
Now you've gone and done it Jack!
>
>Mike Maunders said:
>
>> Hi from England
>
>> I have a mark 2 MG1300 (1971)... just restored... virtually the
>> only original part is the roof!!! However major body panels are
>> very difficult to find on this side of the 'pond' - so how do
>> you manage over there ???
>
>> Not many 1100/1300 variants exist in the UK due to the severe
>> 'rust worm' problems - inherrant with most BL cars!!!
>> There can't be many left in the States either - can there ?
>
>Tons and tons. Even the ones I've seen in wrecking yards
>(breakers) are rust-free. The only rusty one I've seen had rusted
>through floors from being left outside with no back window. So
>does this mean that my 1100's are worth money over there? I know
>people who ship cars to Europe. If I bought up every 1100 in
>Southern California and shipped them over, could I make an obscene
>profit? Only the British and Japanese seem to have the taste and
>discernment to appreciate these fine cars.
>
>> Have you heard of the '1100 Club' in the UK ? If not I'll send
>> you details later.
>
>Please do! I had the address on a tiny post-it note, but have
>probably lost it by now.
>
Just to add to this thread...
Denise did you see the add in the LA Times Sunday the 2nd? If not
I'll repeat it here. Remember I have no knowledge or financial
intetrest etc., etc.
'66 MG Vanden Plas Princess
Beautifully restored to perfection.
Rare mini RR LHD $32K/obo (MGprncs)
(310) 275-1055
Now who says they are not appreciated???
Dick :>)
Vintage Parts & Products
Camarillo, California
Have MG will travel
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