Last time I sold my only MGB was over thirty years ago - that lasted about
two years before I had to buy another one. At that time, I had a 52 mile
commute to work (each way) , my replacement car was a gas guzzling Toyota
Land Cruiser, and the drive needed to be fun. Now I have three MGs which I
drive regularly. I hope the MGB you sold was locally so I am not the only
one in the Washington State University area driving around and keeping MGB
visibility.
I did, in a similar manner, part with my big British car, two months ago. I
sold my 2001 Land Rover Discovery, trading it in on a Chevy Silverado pickup
truck. Less expensive repairs, better carrying and towing capacity, and much
better cup holders.
David Councill
64 B
67 BGT
72 B
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From: Mgs [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Whiteman
via Mgs
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 12:00 PM
To: Charley & Peggy Robinson
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net List
Subject: Re: [Mgs] it's not goodbye, but I'm not sure what it is
On Thu, 9 Jun 2016, Charley & Peggy Robinson wrote:
> Buzz off turncoat! :-D I'm contemplating selling my '69 tourer. Don't
> drive it much anymore. But I still remember the empty feeling I has
> after selling my '70. :-\
It was really hard; much harder than I thought it would be. Despite the oil
leak that I never could fix, I like to think that the car left my hands in
much better condition than when I got it.
Even with all the warts that come with the later examples of the MGB, it is
a really special car to own. The MX-5 is fun to drive, goes faster, is more
reliable, and is more refined (air con! cruise control! a cup holder!). But
it's not quite the same.
Will I miss the major repairs I've had to do over the years to keep the 'B
in proper driving condition? Frankly, no. But I'll miss the intimate
connection with the car that those tasks created.
--
Aaron Whiteman
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