I know some of you own E-Types, so I'll pose this question.
There is an E-Type for sale locally for $6,000 us. The engine ran 'a
few months ago', and probably will eventually need a rebuild. No
problem there, I enjoy rebuilding engines. What is a ball park price
for rebuild kits?
The interior is in passable condition, but would eventually need new
carpet. Ball park prices on carpet sets?
The body is in near horrendous shape. There is a hole in the right
front fender big enough to stick a child's head through (where did I get
that from?!?). When I tilted the bonnet forward, it fell on the ground.
I would have to manufacture and weld new supports in. I enjoy stuff
like that. I am an amateur body-worker, so the dents, dings, and hole
that the howitzer shell went through (just a joke) will not present too
much difficulty.
The car has an automatic tranny. I can live with that due to the fact
that is also a hard top (ie - fixed head coupe). I like the idea of
driving a british car and not taking a shower when it rains.
I think I could have it if I offered $4000 cash. Does this seem to be
too much???
Thanks for your help,
Thomas James Pokrefke, III
1970 MGB
pokrefke@netdoor.com
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