The Missus was really disappointed over the Merc, but now, having agreed that an MG TF, that comes with the K series engine, is not a car of choice, she rather fancies an MGB GT. What shall I do with this woman?
The guy who takes care of the existing MG, offered me a 1967 MGB GT, donor car. It's a bit of a wreck, but it's engine/gearbox and most of it's running gear are in good nick. The garage guy's generosity is due to the fact that he gets the work. Today, I did a few sums.
Approximate labour charge, ballpark figure. Six Grand.
New shell including doors, tailgate, bonnet and all hinges, plus nuts and bolts. Eleven and a half grand.
Wire wheels rechromed, who knows how much that will come in at.
Interior dash, seats, upholstery, floor covering. Anybody's guess.
So much else it gives me a headache just thinking about it.
Just say a conservative figure for a restored 1967 model would be about £20K.
Ludicrous, out of curiosity I searched for a restored car for sale, and found
this.
Click on the word this at the end of the last sentence. Here's the car, asking price, fifty quid short of eleven grand.
