It's kinda funny that these cars aren't enthusiasts cars, MG used them
extensively for rally racing and they have all the bits (IFS, rack & pinion,
4 speed) that make for a fun little sedan. I've driven Jag Mark Is and Mark
IIs and this car is lighter and quicker through corners. Except for the
fact you won't get wet when you drive the car in the rain, this car is all
MG.
What do you think is a fair price? If this were an MGA in similar condition
the car would be worth $6,000-$8,000, but it isn't an MGA; if this car were
an MGTF it would be worth $10,000-$12,000, but it isn't an MGTF. Instead,
it is the sedan version of an MGTF with a MGA drivetrain; and a whole lot
rarer then either of those models.
I don't know why the MG community discounts these cars, is it because they
haven't driven one? Is it because it doesn't have a convertible top, if so
why isn't the MGPB saloon discounted? Jeez, they look like a Jag, have the
classic MG grill, and drive like an MG, why the scorn?
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From: TWAKEMAN@APPLE.COM@PMDF@ITSPST
To: BASS GREG
Subject: Re: MG Magnette For Sale
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 1995 6:37PM
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In message <01HPHM594LEU001ESV@mr.ppl.com> writes:
>
> I need to make room in my garage, so the time has come to pass "Magoo" on
to
> someone else.
>
> '58 black MG Magnette, daily driver, original and unrestored
> No rust
> Rebuilt front suspension
> New clutch
> New brakes
> Wood trim and dash are in excellent shape
> Looks good and drives great, hell the clock still works!
>
> The car is in Portland, Ore. - but for 32 years was in San Diego. I'm the
> third owner, and it still has its owners manual and factory workshop
manual.
> I have no idea what this car is worth, I've owned MGs my whole life and
> I've only seen four of these things. Its mechanical heritage is MGA, but
> the styling is closer to MGTF.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg Bass
> BASS.GREG@deps.ppl.com
>
>
Let me know when you find out. I know they have not gone for much in the
past
because they never really became enthousists car. I Don't have a whole lot
of
$$ but if the price is right I'm interested.
TeriAnn
twakeman@apple.com
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