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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>OK, here is my input on your car. There are about 20 MGA’s on eBay today. Realistic price for a car in your car’s condition are getting bids from 15K to 20K. You can see that some have buy it now prices around 25K but are not making bid. Old Car’s price guide places top end at 26K. This would be a show car in perfect trophy winning condition at a National meet. What we call trailered, not driven condition. On the Old Cars price guide scale of cars yours would most likely be a 3 (1 perfect, 6 needs full restoration). For a car in number 3 condition they give a figure of $11,700. I would say that is consistent with what eBay is showing? (Keep in mind that most of the cars on eBay report condition better than they actually are.) Most of our BMCU folks who have restored and drive their cars would admit that their car is somewhere around number 3 condition.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Good luck in finding a buyer. With that said, you should rekindle your love for the British experience and start driving it as much as you can…. They are a “B L A S T” to own and drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Brownie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Edwin L. “Brownie” Petersen MA, CSHM, ASA,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Retired Aerospace, Retired USAF<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> 435 279-6930<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>browniepetersen@readytek.net<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> bmcu-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces@autox.team.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bliss, Trent E [NTK]<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> bmcu@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [Bmcu] 1957 MGA 1500 4 SALE<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Cheers all,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> My name is Trent Bliss and I live in West Valley City Utah. I have been on your BMCU email list for the last several years but have never actually attended any of the car rallies or events. I would like to solicit your help. I have been restoring my 1957 MGA 1500 roadster for the last 15+ years. I have finally finished the restoration (mostly). Maybe 95%. I did this restoration myself. I am an amateur. It just sits in a garage and never gets driven. I have lost interest and would like to sell it. I want her to go to someone who will drive and nurture her. I am not actually sure of the cars value. Can you help me determine the cars worth? I figure I am in to it around $10,000. And I couldn’t even begin to estimate the hours I have logged while working on it. The car is red with tan leather interior. The engine has been rebuilt. I have a lot of extra used and new parts that goes with the sale. It does not have wire wheels.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>I have several pictures that I can send if you are interested or know someone who might be.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>This is what still needs to be done. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>1. The top needs to be attached. I have the original metal top frame and a brand new black vinyl top that is still in the box.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>2. The muffler needs to be installed. I have a brand new muffler, still in the box. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>3. The rear suspension is in place but the previous owner put an iron bracket on the car frame in order to raise the rear end. That needs to be removed and the leather strap installed. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>4. It has new paint, but I scratched the passenger door while working on the car. It also needs a little touch up paint in a few other spots.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>5. I have the original side curtains but they need to be restored.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Other than that, I believe the car is complete. And everything is working. It runs well.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Your input would be appreciated and helpful in determining the cars value.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>If anyone is interested in purchasing the automobile, please call or come and have a look. Make me an offer...... </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Thanks….</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Trent Bliss 801-969-5342</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray'><br>This e-mail may contain Sprint Nextel proprietary information intended for the sole use of the recipient(s). Any use by others is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies of the message.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>