Peter G. Gilvarry wrote:
>
> Thanks to Barney and others that responded to my questions re MGA prices.
> In my search on the net for info on prices, cars for sale I found a
> restored MGTD for sale here in Hawaii.
>
> I had done my research on MGTD prices, so it was on to an aeroplane to
> the island where the car was and take a look. Beautiful car, restored
> professionally in California by a previous owner. He was a collector,
> John Hughes, apparently had 16 MGs. Engine since rebuilt. All numbers
> match. From memory car is TD5244, so early 1951.
>
> Car is currently being shipped to me by barge service that links the
> islands, should arrive today (Wednesday) and be available for collection
> when I return from Japan.
>
> PO is getting out of MGs for financial reasons so he gave me all his
> books, many on T series, MG Marque, reproduction owners handbook. Now all
> I need is a workshop manual, any ideas? Should I try Moss for that?
>
> Now I have a pair of MGs in Hawaii where the weather gets cold, well it
> got down to high 50s a few nights ago, had to pull up the blanket to
> sleep. I have no airconditioning, heating etc. other than a couple of
> fans. My TD will accompany my 77 MGB which is my daily driver. In the
> garage in Australia, my original home is a fully restored LBC, 71 Morris
> Cooper S. This is a fun car, with the emphasis on fun. On a windy, hilly
> piece of road it is the most fun you can have sitting down.
>
> I will be home in 24 hours from Japan, time to get to the dock and get
> the TD. I will post my thoughts.In the meantime I am praying for good
> weather on Saturday, so I can take it for a run.
>
> Regards ..... Peter Gilvarry
>
> petergg@ibm.net
Peter,
Try Ron Embling at Britbooks. He is on the net and a member of NEMGT
Register. He many times has used books at a reduced price. Sorry I don't
have his email address handy.
Steve
52TD
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