Well, I can't speak for all, but I had never done more than add oil to
a car before getting a '78 B last fall. It ran okay, needed a lot of
little things - new top, turn signal assy, electrical short fixes, minor
repairs. All fun and not beyond a novice. Some of it depends on how
much you want to do. Mine will need some body work ( which I don't plan
on doing myself ), but though she may be a little raggged around the edges,
she has attitude, and that's what I like. :-)
Even from the standpoint of just being a drive-to-work car, I've found
the B more economical and reliable than, say, a similarily aged econo
box. ;-)
If it's major functions are fine, I'd go for it...
Barry
'78 orange/red 'B
MaggieB - "Too old, too ugly and not deferential enough to men"
On Mon, 11 Mar 1996, Ted Weiler wrote:
> I am forwarding this to the group for comment (of which there is never a
> shortage). I don't think this person is subscribed yet so please send
> responses directly to him (not me please!) and copy the list.
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> Thanks
>
> Ted
>
> >Date: Sun, 10 Mar 1996 16:57:50 -0600
> >X-Sender: pro-tro@jupiter.cin.net
> >To: tweiler@eskimo.com
> >From: Curt Bork <pro-tro@cin.net>
> >Subject: MGB
> >
> >Hello--I've never owned a Brittish car, but have vision of fun little
> >machine to repair and drive. I've located a 1979 MGB, it shows some body
> >rot, but supposedly runs well. It appears that the hardtop doesn't fit
> >properly and the ragtop is definetly ragged. This car has been in the
> >midwest, with salt et cetera. Would this be good model for a novice to play
> >with. Are parts and technical help available. Is a $1,000.00 asking price
> >out of line in the condition described. Any help would be appreciated.
>Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> Edward B. (Ted) Weiler TWeiler@Eskimo.com TedWeiler@AOL.COM
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