Mason - my advice would be to get hold of a copy of Lyndsay Porter's "MGB -
Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration", it does exactly what it says on the
cover.
I bought the book before I bought my first B, studied the 'what to look
for's (which come with an indication of cost of repair/replacement) and when
I bought my car (chrome bumper roadster) got exactly what I expected to
get - no nasty surprises. Same thing with my second (rubber bumber factory
V8 which I use as my 'every day' car).
My second piece of advice is to look at the car twice, if you can, before
you buy. It is amazing how much more you see second time.
Good luck,
PaulH.
http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.hunt1/
-----Original Message-----
From: PBcrispie@aol.com <PBcrispie@aol.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 06 March 1999 01:52
Subject: Buying my first MG
>Hi everyone, I've loved having my mailbox filled with 300 messages about
MG's
>for the last week. It has been fun and informative.
>
>This is my first time posting on the list, and I must admit I don't own an
MG
>yet. My reason for writing is that I am finally thinking of buying an MGB
for
>my 18th birthday. (My mom Suggested a Porsche from the same time period.
I
>had no response). I think I know what to look for in order to make sure
the
>car is in good condition, but if anyone has had some experience that is
less
>known but important i would be extremely thankful. Any advice would be
>encouraging. (except to buy the porsche)
>Thanks a lot, i really enjoy reading the list's messages...I hope to have
my
>own stories to tell soon enough. Thank you all very much.
>
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>Mason Apostol
>(no cars yet)
>
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