[Nobbc] Sprite/Midget on eBay

[Mike Gianandrea]

Hey clif,

If you are looking for a Midgetr, look at MG and Austin on C/L there are 
several there for some pretty decent prices. They need work but, that't 
kinda the nature of having these old british cars for far less than $16000.

Michael Gianandrea

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Tatarian" <gtwincams at gmail.com>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 6:50 AM
Subject: [Nobbc] Sprite/Midget on eBay


> Hi Clif,
>
> Pretty paint scheme on that MG Midget, but yes, that trunk lid and hood 
> are wonky, and no, it is not really common on old British cars in general. 
> Fit problems are usually down to damage, incorrect re-fitting of parts, or 
> bent frames with cars that have them. Poor lid fit is a red flag to check 
> whether the problem is simply alignment at the hinges, or more serious.
>
> This car has lots of mods, and in my mind is way overpriced. It is 
> someone's personal take on a modified Midget, and has many non-stock 
> items. Even if you loved the car the way it is, this seems overpriced to 
> me, and you'd definitely want to see it in person before bidding. Check 
> the completed listings for a better idea of recent comps and prices.
>
> I haven't been following Midget prices, but they are lower than Austin 
> Healey Sprite prices, even though they were made concurrently for several 
> years. That's ironic, because the Midget cost more than the Sprite when 
> new, but now, the older cars tend to be worth more.
>
> Walter is the owner of that yellow with silver stripe Austin Healey Sprite 
> you are referring to.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> On 9/4/2011 10:30 PM, Clif & Deborah Williamson wrote:
>> Hi Greg.
>> There was an MG Midget at the drive.  I didn't notice who was driving it 
>> but it was a pretty sweet little ride.
>> There is a 70 Midget for sale in Cottonwood, Ca, on Ebay:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Mg-Midget-full-restoration-/190572806829?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c5f0642ad 
>> There is also an address for additional photos which is pretty extensive.
>> Might somebody have an idea what a correct price for this car would be? 
>> I notice in the photos as well a fit problem on the left rear trunk, and 
>> the right front bonnet.  Is this normal for these, or British cars in 
>> general?
>> Thanks,
>> Clif  74 JH
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