On 9/27/98 7:02 PM so and so (Ajhsys@aol.com) said. (And I quote:)
>Mark,
>
>According to John Heilig's book "Illustrated MG Buyer's Guide," there were:
>386,789 MGBs and 125,323 MGB/GTs for a total of 512,112.
>Of those, 397,395 were built for export, although he doesn't specify which
>countries.
>
>224,363 Midgets make up the count in this book. I don't know how many
>Sprites there were.
>
>My quick evaluation is that perhaps the more substantial MGB is a
>long term vehicle for most folks. More may be spent in restoration, so the
>owners want to hold on to them longer, hence fewer are available.
>
>I would prefer to have a MkII MGB, but I found a 1977 Midget with BIG BLACK
>BUMPERS for only $1600.00, so that's where I'm starting. I couldn't get
>close to that for a B in as good condition.
>
>The opinions expressed above are my own, and please let me have them!
>
>Allen Hefner
>'77 Midget
>'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
I hadn't seen those numbers. Thanks.
As a Midget owner/driver for about 16/17 years. I can say that I have
always liked the Midget in preference to a B. It fits me like a fine
driving glove. I am also of the opinion that, stock, they handle better
than a B. Ya know those polar moment of inertia things. The engiine is
behind the front axle line to make it a true front mid-engine. It's
lighter and lower.
IMVHO All of the above is true and I agree with Allen "Let me have them".
Larry Macy
78 Midget
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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gates?
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