In our local auto trader are two midgets, both wire wheels, one
red one BRG, each advertised for $550.
So what is the difference between a midget and MGB? I mean, I've
always thought of a Midget as a little MG. Am I missing something?
If anyone wants additionaly information about the above mentioned
cars, drop me a line.
Rob Rhodes Columbia, S.C.
72 B
On Tue, 8 Oct 1996, David Deutsch wrote:
> Ok, suppose you wanted to own, I don't know, maybe a Midget? So you go
> "In search Of" and find that the general asking price for a good
> running, rust free ( I don't mean there is rust but they are not
> charging you for it, that would be, free rust) example is $4,000 -
> $6,000 depending on condition of interior, suspension, brakes, tires
> etc. You know all those little things that once added together =
> $2,000. If you can not buy one for less, then what is the value?
>
> WHY IS THIS SO UNBELIEVABLE!! what is that piece-O-garbage Geo metro
> convertible going for? I'd sooner drive a midget. I drive Bs presently
> but do own a 66 midget and 67 sprite. I have for sale a 61 bugeye which
> is not running and needs lots of stuff but I will not sell it for less
> than $1700. I consider this a bargain.
>
> There are still some "great buys" out there but it's time we all start
> looking at these as "for a limited time only". The used car market is
> relative (no I don't mean buying a car from your parents or uncle for a
> dollar) to the new car market. I laugh at myself when there is nasty
> weather and I say to my wife "I don't want to take my 75 B (maybe worth
> $6,000) or my 66 B (maybe $2,500). Let's take your $20,000 Mazda MPV
> instead"
>
> I'm doing a restoration on a 79 now that by the time I'm finished I'll
> be elated if the sum of the parts and labor come out anything less than
> $10,000. Oh yeah I'm lowering, converting, modifying and beefing up the
> drivetran but I bought the car for $800, such a deal.
>
> Bottom line/ don't sell these cars short of what they are really worth.
>
> Safety Fast, David Deutsch
>
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