Bert:
You are quite right. Back in the 1980's at a british car show, a gent was
approaching everyone at the show asking if they wanted to sell their LBC. He
would offer cash to any willing taker. He told people he was shipping them
overseas where the demand was very high. In my local paper I often see an add
offering to buy just about any British sports car. The gent from whom I
bought my Austin Healey 3000 said he sold his MGB to a guy who put it in a
crate and sent it to Holland. He said he was able to make more for the car
doing it that way. Personally, I don't like to see this, as it diminishes the
supply over here. But, when you think about it, most of these cars came here
in the first place and we, therefore, have the greatest supply. It's natural
that, as they become more popular worldwide, buyers will look to our shores as
one source.
Enjoy your MGB!
Bill Wilkman
1960 MGA
1960 AH Sprite
1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
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