If you don't buy it you should be banned frrom the list ;-).
Hell of a deal.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
>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
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