Keith Wheeler has noted that sub-$1000 Spit****s, Midgets, and Sprites are
not uncommon. His example of a $200 rust-free, Weber-carburated Midget with
a rebuilt engine may not be unusual in his area - but it sure is in my area
where it could easily go for >$2000CDN ($1400US). At least in my region
(the Canadian Prairies), ANY British car which even just rolls, let alone
runs, will be advertised for $500 to $1000 with a rusty running Midget
typically being sold for at least $1000 if not $1500. The problem here is
the Law of Supply and Demand - we have (relatively) lots of demand coupled
with a very low supply of rust-free (ha, what's that) examples. British car
fans up here just grind our teeth whenever someone throws these CHEAP prices
around - please have some sympathy and sensitivity for us!!!
Dave Q.
Neuhorst, Saskatchewan, Canada
59 MGA Twin-Cam - rust-free but from Oregon
57 MGA coupe - very rusty and very Canadian
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