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Still an amateur-- what is an MG?

101 messages,  Last post on May 05, 2012 at 9:40 AM

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#98 of 101 Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. by mattandi

Dec 18, 2007 (11:21 am)

My first car was a '72 MGB. Kept it through my first couple of years in college in the Appalachian mountains of NC. What a blast on those roads. Used to just laugh at Florida expatriates in their RV's.
 
Two six volts in the back "seat." Three wipers. Fussy webers that just never got just right (could either idle or run flat out, but not both)
 
Most invaluable features were aftermarket ad-ons - a Chilton manual and a basic toolkit.
 
I keep threatening my wife that I am going to find another one.

#99 of 101 Re: Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. [mattandi] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 18, 2007 (11:24 am)

Replying to: mattandi (Dec 18, 2007 11:21 am)
Now's the time while they are still reasonably cheap and while the aftermarket parts are plentiful.
 
Yes, avoid Webers on an MGB if you can. Too much carburetion for that engine.

#100 of 101 MG TF value by mjgoulbourn

May 05, 2012 (9:16 am)

I am thinking about buying a '54 or '55 MG TF, but I am concerned about value. In the recession, prices went down, but as we recover I am a little doubtful that prices will rebound. Any ideas out there? I can only afford to buy one classic car and do not want to blow it.

#101 of 101 Re: MG TF value [mjgoulbourn] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 05, 2012 (9:40 am)

Replying to: mjgoulbourn (May 05, 2012 9:16 am)
MG TFs are charming cars and I think they are the best of the "T" series. The 1955 model with the 1500 engine is the rarest of the TFs, and somewhat more valuable than 53-54s, so the best appreciation will be the 1500. I don't see these cars ever going down in value.

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