> I have been a MGB owner for almost 30 years. The one I have now I
> have owned since 1971 (yes, original owner - and I have shipped, towed
> and driven it around the world just to keep it). Don't know if I can
> accurately verbalize why I love them so. They are fun, they are
> classics, they are hobbies, they help you bond with your children
> (spouse too, if you are real lucky), they are beautiful, they turn
> heads as you motor by, and I could go on and on and on. They do
> require some maintenance, but that's part of the deal.
>
> I can't help but think that if that "former service manager of a MG
> franchise" had the attitude he had then there is no wonder why the
> cars his shop repaired were always back again. He obviously didn't
> care.
>
> If you want one - get it. Love it. Play with it. Learn how to work
> on it (ain't that hard). Get the thrill of driving it. Smell the
> oil, grease and gas. Hear the exhaust roar. Put the top down and
> scream down a winding road on your 30 mile trip to the bakery, which
> is really just around the corner, at 7 a.m. on a Sunday morning. If
> you don't, you will always regret it.
>
> And, subscribe to the MG list. You will get more help, knowledge,
> sympathy, and empathy then you ever thought imaginable.
>
> GO FOR IT!!
>
> "Jay"
> John S. van Syckel
> 1971 MGB (BRG, no PO)
> MG Car Club Deutschland, e.V.
> AMGBA #78-568
>
> ----------
> From: Skye Poier[SMTP:skye@jungle.direct.ca]
> Sent: Montag, 23. Februar 1998 23:02
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: (forw) MGB Ownership
>
> Show this poor soul The Way ;)
>
> Skye
>
> (he's not on the list - got my address from my web site)
>
> -----Forwarded message from Ddfmail1@aol.com-----
>
> I am new to MG's and have been doing some research on them. I have
> fallen in love with them and using some tips from your web site have
> located a 76 MGB to restore. Since I will need a lot of help with
> the engine work, I have been trying to find someone to help me with it
> in Lexington, Kentucky where I live. I have found several mechanics
> who work on them, but all of them basically tried to talk me out of
> buying one because they are basically "pieces of junk that always need
> work". That quote came from the former service manager of MG
> franchise in Lexington.
>
> You obviously love them, what gives? Since I won't be able to do the
> mechanical myself, am I making a mistake in buying one? Should I try
> something else? It will just be a car I drive 1,000 to 2,000 miles
> per year
> after I restore it.
>
> Help.....please e-mail me with your thoughts at Shepherd25@aol.com
>
> Thanks
>
> -----End of forwarded message-----
>
>
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