>On Thu, 19 Jun 1997 08:19:44 -0400 pmarkiew@whq.wizcom.com writes:
>>Hi,
>> Being new to the list, can anyone tell me if there is a faq?
>> I especially interested in one that would cover what to look
>> for in purchasing a B.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Peter
>> No B (yet)
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>Peter,
> Regret I don't know what a faq is. A good book, however, is Guide
>to Purchase and DIY Restoration of MGB, Lindsay Porter, pub by Haynes.
>Helpful in evaluation of condition and estimation of cost/materials to
>repair and improve the car.
> Any B is good; different years will suit different drivers better
>than others. example--early cars have difficult-to-raise tops, but are
>simpler, lighter & quicker. They suffer terrible damage from minor
>rear-ender collisions. Rubber bumper cars are much heavier, less
>powerful, slower, etc, but they have far better tops, available with
>zipper-open rear windows, and air vents on the dashboard, and are less
>prone to damage from the rear-enders. Any B is good for your health,
>morale, yet probably bad for your morals. Buy a couple!
>MGBob
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