Rick Brown wrote:
>
> transerv@sprynet.com wrote:
> >
> > I drove a 1974 Midget this weekend, and if the fellow can produce a clear
>title
> > today, will be the proud owner.
> >
> > He's asking $1500. The car shows 86000 miles on the odometer and it looks
>like
> > that may be accurate. Tach does not work, oil pressure show 65lbs at speed
>and
> > 40+lbs at idle....idle is high though, and air cleaners for carbs are in the
> > trunk.
> >
> > I heard no unusual noises from the engine, a slight buzz in third gear from
>the
> > trans (stopped when I put my hand on the shifter), and saw no smoke while
> > driving.
> >
> > The body looks rust free, but was apparently white, then green, and is now
>red.
> >
> > The interior is not perfect but looks fair for it's age.
> >
> > The fellow says the tach only needs a resistor to make it work, the brakes
>have
> > been redone, and the tires are new.
> >
> > Car has wire wheels that look to track straight as the car drives by, and at
> > 65-70 on the highway it runs straight and smooth.
> >
> > Well...........
> >
> > Does this sound like a good deal? Is the 74 a more desireable car due to
>the
> > chrome bumpers? What pitfalls should I be wary of?
> >
> > This would be my first MG in about 20 years, but my third midget. I went to
> > college in a 65 and later owned a 68.
> >
> > Robert Houston
> > transerv@sprynet.com
>
> Bob
>
> IMHO I do believe this is a good bye!
>
> Rick
Sorry This should have read good BUY - I would not have corrected this
but I could be read in two ways!
I really think its a purchase you should make.
Rick
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