>If my car was MADE in 1971, as the serial # plate says, should I refer to it
>as a '71, or a '72?? My local MG guy insists on calling the car a '72, as
Depends. If your car is a transitional one, built during a transition
period, then go by the VIN numbers. If your car was built in the middle of
a production run then pick a year. Look in the Moss and VickyB catalogs
and they will tell you to have your VIN number handy when ordering parts to
ensure you get what you want.
I used to have a TR3A, which had a TR3B frame and TR3A VIN, which got me
into lots of arguments with people. I called it a late 3A and did fine
ordering parts.
If your local MG guy knows his stuff, then he should know all this. If
not, then perhaps you need a new local MG guy. Just a suggestion.
Mike (also with a 1948 Jeep with a 1967+/- Buick engine. Try getting
parts for that at the local airhead parts counter.)
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