I recently checked out a 1970 MGB. It seems to be in decent shape, but not
restored. It has been painted (red-burgundy), but not extremely well.
Original color was some kind of orange. Asking price is $4000. It ran strong
(definitely faster than my previous '79 B. It has a rollcage. Seats are
orignal, torn, and covered. Dash is not cracked. Shifts easily, clutch is
smooth. A couple of rust dots on bumper (few) and some bubbling paint on lower
side, near bottom in front of rear wheel. Doesn't seem like much corrion at
all, but I don't have much experience with what it takes to fix.
The only negatives that I came away with:
1. the seller doesn't seem keen on taking it for long trips, or as a daily
driver. My '79 was a daily driver for 3 years, and though I don't plan to use
this as a daily driver, I'd like to know why doesn't trust it.
2. needs new top and/or tonneau
3. there is a slow battery drain (it has 2 6v) and dies after not being run for
about 2 weeks.
4. no clue on mileage
How does this sound to y'all? Anything I should look out for or ask?
Thanks for your help.
justin
redwood city, ca
'79B, deceased
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