Amazing, if the plans to build limited numbers of Ropver V8 powered
MGBs is true (at #25,000 which IS about $45,000), what will that
mean to the value of similar vehicles (eg. TR-8). Seems to me
that if I was in the market for a car and I even thought about the
Rover powered "B", I'd be spending an awful lot of money to only end
up with something that is functionally and stylistically equivalent
to the TR-8. Don't believe it, compare:
New V8 MGB TR-8
Body, Vintage 1960/70s MGB Body, vintage 1970s TR-7
Engine, Rover 3.9 L V8 Engine, Rover 3.5 L. V8
Price $45,000 Price $10-15,000 for used, but show
quality cars.
Well, that should generate some discussion for the weekend.
Much as most folks know my affinity for the Triumph marque, if I
had $45,000 to spend on a vehicle, I'd be shopping for a nice
(not show quality, but road worthy and nice to look at) Aston-Martin
DB-5.
Bill
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