Craig,
2000 bucks? Buy it!
Michael Ohleger
67n MGB
70 MGB
61 MGA
"Craig D. Niederst" wrote:
> 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, has had a new clutch installed within the last 5k miles and
> new paint 2 years ago. 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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