Yep, asking price was $750, paid $600. Drove it home. Basic, running car,
60M miles, had been ridden hard and put away wet. Front fenders were from
two other cars, but they fit. Compression was OK, clutch OK and lasted
another 60M miles (car had the ZS carb, so excess rear tire wear wasn't a
problem either) I pulled off everything that didn't fall off, scrubbed,
used a little bondo and repainted. Ran another ten years as daily driver
until, regretably, I sold it. Smoothest trans I've ever felt in a B. Of
course, I had to buy tires, tonneau, top (for display purposes only, Art)
carpets, etc, but it was a good car for little money.
Bob
On Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:06:08 -0400 "William T. Killeffer"
<wkilleff@moccasun.utc.edu> writes:
>Hello everyone!
> Start out with a question or two: Did any of you pay less than
>$1000
>American for you MGB? How about $500? What did you get for that money?
>There are two advertised here for $500 apiece, and I'm curious about
>it.
>Someone stop me before MOWOG strikes!
> People have been talking about British music; can someone tell me
>more about '60s British rock other than obvious choices(Beatles,
>Herman's Hermits, Kinks, Dave Clark 5)? Someone mentioned Ian Drury
>and
>The Blockheads. I know there were probably just as many unsung bands
>over there as there are over here. I want to listen to some when I
>finally drive my MG (obligatory MG content).
> As far as my last political rant goes, I'm quite sorry, especially
>since it seemed to get out of control and ran some people off. My use
>of
>pejorative terms was uncalled for and I apologize to anyone I
>offended,
>even those with whom I vehemently disagree. If anyone wishes to
>discuss
>political matters with me, I would like to in private email. I had a
>rotten day that day, but that's not really an excuse for that type of
>thing. For more details, email me.
> Anyway, I'll sign off now but will be back. Thanks to all who have
>helped me or put up with me in the time I've been here. You've gone
>above and beyond what you needed to; maybe I can repay you someday.
>-Bill-
>My MG *will* be properly tuned, use less gas, and be driven every day.
>"Son, that's no excuse for a hit and run."
>"I can't drive 55"
>
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