SOLers,
I've been lurking around this list for about a couple of months and have a
few questions. I intend to get a LBC as soon as my Montero is paid off
(about a year away), then I'll have something to haul parts around in ;^).
In the mean time, I'd like to learn as much as possible and make sure I know
what I'm getting myself into.
I've always been interested in cars, read car mags as a kid etc, but have
never had the opportunity to get my hands very dirty. I consider myself to
be fairly mechanically oriented but without a lot of hands-on experience.
On top of that I don't have a garage so a major restoration job is out of
the question. What I'm after is a LBC that is in need of a little TLC -
that is a drivable car which can slowly be brought up to snuff.
At this point I think I want a MG. I like the looks of the MGA over the B
but B's are probably going to be more inline with my budget (~$2000 (is this
reasonable/rational/laughable?)). If suitable A's are avialable in this
price range then that would be great. If not, perhaps an early B to avoid
the hp-robbing smog gear and rubber bumpers (ugh!). From what I've read
'65'-68 seem to be the golden years for the B, 5 main bearings/all syncro
tranny/no smog gear. Is this true?
Other than the 'car traders' and Hemmings as sources for used cars, I have
seen it suggested that one join a 'one marque' car club to gain info and
contacts for possible purchase. Any comments? Is there such an animal for
MG's?
Thanks for listening and I look forward to your input. Please post to the
list or directly to me as you see fit.
I'll find my seat on the fence now.......
Michael Carter
carter@sstcx1.lanl.gov
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