Hi Bob,
There are practical and emotional reasons for a GT version:
Practical:
more room
one might live in a more wet climate
the owner might have children to carry around
lower price
if you live in a colder climate - a GT is warmer
BUT:
sometimes parts are less obtainable than for the regular B
Emotional:
the looks
"the poor man's Aston Martin"
someone who you admire has driven such a car
more unique car. there are much less GT's than the normal B.
There are many other ereasons to think about why you may choose a GT of
course.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BOB HILL [SMTP:oldcars@newt.vallnet.com]
> Sent: dinsdag 23 november 1999 04:37
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: MGB GT Questions
>
> I have always liked the looks of hte GT series B's but never really
> considered buying one until the last few weeks. I guess I have a couple
> of questions since I have never owned a GT
>
> 1) For anyone owning one or having owned one, what are the pros and cons
> verses the roadster (except the obvious of course). Anything in
> particular I need to look for on a GT verses a roadster (prone problem
> areas, etc)?
>
> 2) I knw the GT are not as sought after as the roadster and of course do
> not demand the price but I have found a 73 that is fairly nice. Paint is
> presentable but not prefect. The interior is real nice original that
> looks very presentable. New tires on Rostyles. High mileage car but
> engine rebuilt 20K miles ago. New tires, no rust, no O/D, all gaugaes and
> lights work. Mechanically the car seems fine and the body is good but I
> would probably want to repaint it in a couple of years. All chrome is
> very presentable. I know it is very difficult to ascertain a value
> without seeing the car but what would a ball park figure be for the value
> of the car? Or maybe a range based upon the described condition?
>
> Any help would be appreciated
>
> Bob
>
> 79 MGB
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