Hey Listers:
I couldn't resist joining in on this one!
I have 3 GTs ('67, 70, 70)and 1 GT (69) parts cars. The '67 was my first
lbc and I've owned it for almost 10 years. It came to me with a 5 main
engine and o/d trans in place. It was a bare metal sheetmetal/interior
restoration, as the engine has worked flawlessly all these years!
The car initially had a lot of sex appeal, with the ww and worn leather
interior! I appreciate the taller windscreen (I'm 6'2") and the ample
legroom. As a travelling medical sales rep, I drove this car 25K in one
year, through all kinds of weather to prove a point to my boss that the car
was reliable! The mileage $$ that I received from the company paid for my
restoration costs and the car never broke down once (amazing, isn't it!!)
The car was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, leaks water into the
cockpit where you least expect it, garners diminished respect from roadster
owners and is a JOY to drive!!
FWIW, the two '70 GTs have almost proven impossible to sell. They are both
rust-free CA cars, licensed, driveable and priced @$1300.00 each. I have
been trying to sell for 2 years with NO interest. It looks like the
engine/trans will be pulled and the cars sent to the crusher early next
year if no one steps forward! Any thoughts from list members?
Cheers,
Jim Boyd
International Sportscar Components
Paradise, CA www.BritishPartsandCars.com
>In a message dated 11/23/99 3:38:17 AM, oldcars@newt.vallnet.com writes:
>
><< I have always liked the looks of hte GT series B's but never really
>considered buying one until the last few weeks. I guess I have a couple
>of questions since I have never owned a GT
>
>1) For anyone owning one or having owned one, what are the pros and cons
>verses the roadster (except the obvious of course). Anything in
>particular I need to look for on a GT verses a roadster (prone problem
>areas, etc)?
>
>2) I knw the GT are not as sought after as the roadster and of course do
>not demand the price but I have found a 73 that is fairly nice. Paint is
>presentable but not prefect. The interior is real nice original that
>looks very presentable. New tires on Rostyles. High mileage car but
>engine rebuilt 20K miles ago. New tires, no rust, no O/D, all gaugaes and
>lights work. Mechanically the car seems fine and the body is good but I
>would probably want to repaint it in a couple of years. All chrome is
>very presentable. I know it is very difficult to ascertain a value
>without seeing the car but what would a ball park figure be for the value
>of the car? Or maybe a range based upon the described condition?
> >>
>
>The roadster is great for bombing around town. The GT is a real road car,
>good for distance driving, quieter and more rain-proof. Therefore, a GT
>without OD is a waste. The frame is stiffer than the roadster so it handles
>better in corners, but it is heavier so a bit slower. My favorite is the
one
>I had for a decade, a 68, with full engine power and all-synchro tranny.
>Price is a bit lower, say 10-20%, than an equivalent roadster.
>To my knowledge there is no problem unique to the GT.
>
>Jay Donoghue
>72 MGB
>66 Mustang
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