I am new to the list (and MG's in general), and I am looking at a flame red
'72 MGB for possible purchase. The car has 127k on it, has had the engine
rebuilt 40k ago, and has had a new clutch installed within the last 5k
miles. It also has a new brake master cylinder, newer shocks, new seat
covers and headrests, and is PA state inspected until July '00. It has been
used as a 3-4 day a week driver for 9 months out of the year for the past
few years. The current owner is the 2nd owner (bought it in '85). The body
shell has some rust according to the owner, but it doesn't sound too bad
from his description (I know, be careful about structural rust). He is
asking $2000 obo for the car. Although I've seen pics, I have yet to
physically see/drive the car (its 4 hours away). I've checked out buying
guides for MGB's on the various MG pages on the web and also MGB books, so I
have some idea of what to look for. Any opinions, BTDT's, additional items
to look at not mentioned in the buying guides, etc. would be greatly
appreciated. BTW, the car is located between Reading and Harrisburg, PA.
Anyone out there know of any competent British garages (or listers) in that
area that could more thoroughly inspect the car for me if it passes my
preliminary inspections? TIA.
Craig Niederst
niederst@telerama.com
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