[Mgs] help please- value of MGA pieces

Wed Oct 21 23:22:36 MDT 2009

Hi Don.

  I don't know what's driving this deal but it sounds like a bummer for 
you!  Don't do it in haste!  Back off, think about it, maybe tell your 
spouse to butt out, and give it a res for a bit.

  CR

don wrote:
> Fellow MG nuts,
>
> I am in the midst of a trade- I am trading my '62 MGA Mk II roadster 
> which is a driver, for a '67 MGB roadster which is in much nicer 
> shape.  My MGA could use a paint job, no rust, looks ok, but not 
> beautiful.  The MGB has new paint, and it's correct colour.
>
> I realize MGAs are more valuable than MGBs, and the difference in 
> condition offsets some or all of this amount.  To make the deal go, I 
> am throwing in a Mk II engine and transmission, complete with carbs, a 
> 1600 engine, MGA seats (not beautiful), and MGA windshield (broken, 
> but frame is fine).  All this stuff has been sitting for a long time, 
> so not possible to gauge condition of the mechanical parts.
>
> My question is this- what is the value of the pieces listed?  Anyone 
> willing to help?  I can see if there's a consensus and let that be a 
> guideline.
>
> Thanks!
> Don  .
>
> __________________________________________________________-
>
>
> Don Scott
> Calistoga CA
> 2001 Miata SE BRG
> 1973 MGB GT (for sale)
> 1962 MGA Mk II
> 1966 TR4A
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