[Mgs] $25,999 MGB?

[oliver]

what am i missing?  i don't see the pictures

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Root" <ptrmgb at gmail.com>
To: "don" <don at napanet.net>
Cc: <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] $25,999 MGB?


> He's been watching MGBs go for $25-32k? Really. On what planet?
> 
> Half that, maybe. But then, it's not original, numbers don't match.
> 
> Does that drivers door shut correctly? He couldn't take the time to  
> get the door to latch before taking pictures?
> 
> I can't imagine anyone ever paying that much for a run of the mill B.
> 
> 
> On Sep 8, 2009, at 1:38 PM, don wrote:
> 
>> I am always on the lookout for an early B roadster, and came across  
>> this car.  Has the US dollar suddenly lost half its value, or have  
>> MGB prices recently launched into the stratosphere?  Has there been  
>> a high price on an early B roadster at a prominent auction like that  
>> $90,000 TR4 which had every TR4 owner thinking he was suddenly rich?
>>
>> The white B roadster in the ad is certainly nice, but does not have  
>> concours quality detailing from what I see in the photos.  I don't  
>> see overdrive, the proper little decals on engine pieces, the wire  
>> hose clamps, period radio, and so on I would expect in a car with  
>> this asking price.  Even if it was concours quality, would it be  
>> worth that kind of money??????
>>
>> http://atlanta.en.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1362180723.html