At 11:39 AM 7/8/96 -0500, MR LANNIS N SELZ wrote:
>Somebody who knows, give me an estimate comparable to what it takes
>for me to buy and operate an MGB.
>
>1. Buy MG driver (little surface rust, upholstery rips, needs new OD
>switch, engine/trans solid, couple of non-stock things added, could
>use new top) - $3000. Comparable Morgan - $ ??
>
"Tattered" Morgans are kinda hard to come by. Your best bet would
be if you could find one under restoratoin who's owner lost steam.
I knew of one I offered $2,000 for that ended up being given away.
Starting prices for a 60s vintage +4 or 4/4 (older restoration) is
in the neighbor hood of $9,000 to $15,000. A restored one is about
$25,000. +8s start at $20,000
>2. @900 miles/month. MG Parts - $100/mo averaged over year. Morgan
>4/4 ?
Operating cost for a Morgan are about the same as any other car.
The only unusual part is the front suspension. Then king pins and
pushings. You can rebush the front end several time before have
to replace the king pins. Average is about 50,000 miles to a front
end rebuild. I've heard some people clame to get up to 90,000 mi.
>
>3. Every other weekend - MG - Add oil to SUs
> Check/clean points
> Check all the fluids
> Keep on driving it.
Pretty much the same for a +4 with the SUs. A 4/4 with the
1 barrel no maint. I usually check my xmission and rear end fluids
about every 3 mo. unless I notice an excessive spot on the garage
floor.
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
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