See there Bill, now your learning.
Larry Hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Bill
>Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 3:35 PM
>To: mgs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: I'm Back! (temporarily)
>
>
>Maybe he should list it on Ebay. The market will tell him what it's worth.
>I would think a $12000 reserve to start would be good. If he doesn't get
>any bids maybe he could relist and drop the reserve to $11995. I love
>capitalism.
>
>Sorry, couldn't resist.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Nory <Nory3@webtv.net>
>To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Saturday, January 27, 2001 4:33 PM
>Subject: I'm Back! (temporarily)
>
>
>>Hi gang! Remember me? I really miss you folks, but I always know
>>you're all there for me when I need some advice (like now). I still
>>don't have the free time to keep up with the email from the list, but I
>>have an MG related problem, so I thought I'd sign back onto the digest
>>and pick your brains a bit.
>>
>>I ran into a friend of a friend today, and it just so happens that he's
>>had a '58 or '59 MGA sitting in his garage for 20 or so years. The guy
>>has a '54 Plymouth and a couple other things, so he hasn't touched the
>>MGA in a long time, so he was thinking of getting rid of it. His wife
>>would like to see it go too.
>>
>>I haven't seen it yet, but he says it's solid, has rebuilt engine and
>>transmission, new brake lines (not that any rubber would still be any
>>good, after all this time), new grille, rechromed bumpers, redone seats,
>>lots of new stuff from Moss (?!), and a ton of parts from a parts car he
>>tore apart (the guy's a mechanic). It's not a show car, but could be a
>>good driver. He said he won't really be able to get at the car (in the
>>back of the garage) 'til spring, but he'll get it to his shop and make
>>sure it's running, so I can hear it run before I make any decisions.
>>
>>He has no idea what to ask for the car, and I have no idea what to offer
>>(assuming it's as decent as he says). The friend says this guy isn't
>>the type to rip you off or anything, and isn't really looking to make
>>money on it -- pretty much just wants to get rid of it.
>>
>>Here's where you folks come in..... Seeing as how my special expertise
>>has only been with Midgets thus far, I really don't know what something
>>like this might be worth. I realize that there's not a lot of info to
>>go on here, but I was wondering if any of you MGA guys and gals could
>>give me some idea what to offer for this package. I don't have a lot of
>>cash to spare this year, so I don't want to overpay for this thing. On
>>the other hand, I'd hate to rob the guy blind on the deal too (though
>>that's the preferable choice of the two). Any ideas?
>>
>>Since I'm only temporarily subscribed to the list (I'll be signing off
>>again in the next day or two), I'd appreciate any responses sent
>>directly to me, in addition to the list, to ensure I don't miss any.
>>
>>Thanks, in advance, for any help you listers can provide. It's great
>>talking to you again, and being back on the list (if only for a short
>>time). I'm sure I'll be back on and off many more times in the future;
>>I think I'll be needing lots of advice if I end up with this car.
>>
>>Thanks again, miss you all,
>>-Nory
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