[Fot] TR4 for sale in Virginia Beach

Mon May 10 21:31:40 MDT 2021

FOTs, here is an ad in the local MG Club newsletter.  I plan to look at it next week but really don’t need another project.  FYI, Hank

Hank Giffin

757 n375n1491

The Oil Spot - May 10, 2021

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Cars for Sale

1960 Triumph TR3 - $15,000 – Red with black interior and top, good driver car. 2138cc 4-cylinder with 4-speed, older repaint, recent work to fuel and suspension. Located in New Kent, VA. Contact Aren Blaze at 804-504-6734 or email  <mailto:a.baze at tutanota.com> mailto:a.baze at tutanota.com.

1965 Triumph TR4 solid-axle rolling chassis - $3000 - With most systems fully rebuilt; w/commissioning (VIN) tag, MN state Title & copy of the p.o.'s Death Cert (signed by his widow), for titling & reg. Chassis rebuilt: upper, lower trunnions, and full suspension kit; brake fittings and wheel cyl's; rebuilt rear brakes; rebuilt front calipers & new disks; rack bushings; u-joints; all seals and gaskets; rear axle rebound rubbers; rebuilt trans; rebuilt differential. New trans mount ordered (coming from UK on approx. 5/4). New floorpans installed, slightly trimmed/tweaked (less than 1”); easily patched (chassis also fits TR2/3). Wire wheels in excellent shape, need cleaning/touch-up or powdercoat. Many parts to complete, including new TR4 accessory gauges (w/original tach and speedo), new master cylinders, steering column/shaft(s)-(both factory & custom); period aftermarket steering wheel; includes most receipts. Can put purchaser in touch with a party that has very good TR4 engine core with all accessories, including some vintage 1950s Stellings & Hellings air cleaners, for a good price (a few hundred bucks). Photos emailed on request. John Bayer in VA Beach, jrbayer3 at yahoo.com. 

1971 MGB-GT – BRG w/ tan interior - $9800 - Nice Driver – No Rust, total frame up restoration in 2005, ¾ race cam w/reliable SU4s on engine rebuild (20,000 miles), stainless steel Trophy Sport exhaust, new brake system front and rear (master, lines, slaves and disc/drums), fuel gauge, new tires on chrome wires, and so much more. Well maintained and dependable. Contact Jim Smith at  <mailto:jamesssmithjr at gmail.com> jamesssmithjr at gmail.com.

1972 MGB roadster project - $2500 obo - Non-rolling chassis w/ engine and trans still in. Have a hard top,(cracked), bows for soft top, seats, limited edition wheels w/ tires. Running gear out of car. Have most of old parts and loads of new stuff. NEW floor pans, trunk pan, new wiring harness, gas tank, fuel pump, WEBER carb w/ intake, rebuilt front shocks, conversion kit for rear, coil springs for front, rear leaf, king pin set, spring mounts, control arms, complete bushing kit, brake kit, master cyl. , clutch slave cyl.  Have most of original parts , bumpers, grill, SU carbs, etc. Also have extra used transmission. Over 3000 in parts, asking $2500 OBO. Everything must go! Clear VA title. Geoffrey Curwen 

(757) 618-0054  gcbandit33 at yahoo.com.

1977 MG Midget - $2500 obo - Mustard yellow, tan interior. Has had new radiator, starter, alternator, Master and slave cylinders, recent new interior and much more. Has not been used regularly but runs good. however suffers from an intermittent clutch problem.  Cute car. Call Pete Rohrmayher for more info. 757-410-5564 (Chesapeake). 

1978 MGB - $15,000 – Mechanically fully rebuilt with upgraded performance engine, clutch hydraulics, new heater core, exhaust system, etc. New carpet, many upgrades. Painted wires, luggage rack, air dam, Red with tan interior. 80K miles. Keith Shiminski -  <mailto:kshim001 at odu.edu> kshim001 at odu.edu. 

Two 1979 MG Midgets - Cars. GAN6UL212542G and GAN6UL212178G. Clear titles. One rolling body without engine (Vermillion). One largely disassembled body (BRG). Extra set of doors and bonnet lid. Two sets of seats and interior panels (recommend recovering/replacing) plus 1 set of seat frames. Machined 1500 engine block and crank with head machined and reassembled. 3 transmissions, one believed to have been rebuilt by prior owner of project. 1975 1500 Midget engine w/ ancillary systems and approximately 29,000 miles (running when removed per eBay seller). 2 extra engine blocks. New windshield. New fuel tank. 4 brand new tires, Weber carb. Monza exhaust. Chrome bumper and new pre-1975 style grille. One dash in great shape. Fiberglass fillers for bumperless rear. Too many other components/parts to list. Tow bar and brand new engine stand included. Over $5000.00 invested. All for sale at $2,500.00 OBO. Larry Luck 757 206 9428 leluck at cox.net 

Parts/Other/Services

MGB: Brand new black tonneau with snaps. $200 - Snaps still in plastic bag for precise placement to fit your car. Call or text 757-449-7463 - Paul. 

Wanted

MGB chrome bumper roadster project car. Get rid of that dusty MG that hasn’t moved in years that's taking up space in your garage or that stalled restoration project. I’ll consider pretty much anything except a rust bucket. Contact Bob at: Bob2274 at hotmail.com or 540.547.3717 

Overdrive transmission in good working order for late model MGB. Contact Tommy Keiningham at 757-471-5650. 

Useable Weber downdraft (just the carb, or carb and intake) that doesn't need sorted out 

- bolt on, set the mixture, and go. Cash, or I have loads of spares to trade.  Also looking for a fuel pressure regulator for another project. Mark Childers 757-650-7743.

1966 MGB or as close as possible firewall to front of car and gutted, need to repair my 66 MGB. Linnie Pearce at James.pearce at cox.net or (757)377-4589 Cell. 

Vehicle Storage Space - Looking for garage space in Virginia Beach or Norfolk area. For my 52 Singer 4AD, call or text Bill @ 772-240-4869 

MGB Bucket Seats to fit 1980 Roadster - Black preferred. Contact Don Ladd at 721-2934 or email  <mailto:donaldwl68 at msn.com> donaldwl68 at msn.com. 

MGA-1600, anti-sway bar. Contact Mick Grochowski at 757-348-9627 or e-mail at  <mailto:mickg2468 at gmail.com> mickg2468 at gmail.com.

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757-375-1491

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