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Subject: [Fwd: 1958 MG ZB Varitone for sale in Los Angeles.]
From: Chris Rogers <TravelMW@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 13:54:22 -0500
Found in alt.autos.antique newsgroup. No interest on my part...

Chris Rogers

Peterpvs wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I've recently bought an 85 year old house so I'm having trouble finding the
> time for my 42 year old MG ZB Magnette Varitone.  For those that don't know 
>the
> Magnette is a four door sedan looking a little like a Jaguar.  Most mechanical
> parts are the same as an MGA.
> 
> This Varitone is forest green lower, sage green upper.  It was painted about a
> year ago and looks good but definately not show quality.
> 
> I have most of the parts, though the interior is somewhat disassembled.  I've
> redone the wood vaneer, made door panels that, while not original, are of the
> period. Seats are tear free though not of original leather or stitching
> pattern.  Car has no headliner or carpet.  The front and rear glass need new
> seals.  Rubber is about what you'd expect.  Some small misl. parts are 
>missing.
> 
> 
> The body is very solid though I did do some work on the rear under seat pan--
> fiberglassing it as there was some rust (water had leaked down from the rear
> glass seal).
> 
> The engine runs nicely thought I have to admit to never having driven it more
> than 30 mph.  Transmission reasonably smooth, brakes need bleeding, suspension
> could use some work.
> 
> I'd like $2,200.00 for the car as is or $2,800.00 if I have to assemple the
> interior which consists of putting the dash in, door panels, wood trim, etc.
> 
> If interested contact me directly please at Peterpvs@aol.com.
> 
> Thank you.

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