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General Category => MG Sports Cars => Topic started by: 88v8 on January 28, 2015, 05:13:06 AM

Title: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: 88v8 on January 28, 2015, 05:13:06 AM
Looks a nice one. Flagged on BAT
Save yourself hours, no, years, of work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400849095322?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true

And in contrast to many sellers, described in minute albeit slightly hyperbolic, detail.

Ivor
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: MGBV8 on January 28, 2015, 09:39:20 AM
Very nice!

QuoteGorgeous 1964 MGB Body on a 1972 MGB Frame
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Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: Moderator on January 28, 2015, 10:49:09 AM
That's their way of saying it's a 64 car riding atop a 1972 title. Best of both worlds!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxNTA0/z/wRQAAOSwQiRUnbkm/$_4.JPG)
This "banjo" axle (as a '64 would have, instead of Salisbury axle, a la '72) is probably not up to the task of "Ground Pounding".

This one made me chuckle:
QuoteAwesome RARE Minator UK Wheels
Obviously Moss should update the description in their catalog - and raise their price.

It's a nice car, but it deserves a proper "How It Was Done" with better photos of the important details and far less B.S.
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: rficalora on January 29, 2015, 01:25:22 PM
I read this one on BAT yesterday... Couldn't get through the over the top rant about the car in the eBay listing.  Nice car, but I'd take Kelly's over this one any day!
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: kstevusa on January 29, 2015, 02:23:49 PM
Thanks Rob, Known Quality vs the "Pig in poke".  not putting the car down, just never saw or talked to anyone who has experienced this car.  Looks good, but Curtis noted the Dif. may not be adequate to handle the claimed engine output.
SAFETY FASTER!
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: MGBV8 on January 29, 2015, 04:57:27 PM
That car is as greasy as mine underneath!
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: ex-tyke on January 30, 2015, 09:41:50 AM
QuoteThat car is as greasy as mine underneath!
Gotta quit driving over 'coons and possums!

..An annual Winter maintenance item on my list is to get under the car and 'renew' anything that has deteriorated over the driving season - grease, oil , sand,   Any readers that attended the Bronte Brit Car show last September, know the fine sandy mess that adhered to our cars.
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: MustangSix on February 02, 2015, 09:25:27 AM
Very odd VIN number.  Not MGB of any year.
Title: Re: MGB 289 + Tremec
Post by: 88v8 on February 03, 2015, 05:16:05 AM
Well, whatever its merits, it sold for a respectable $18k.
Perhaps its substantially stock appearance helped. Or maybe the BAT exposure?
Whatever, a pretty good price.

Ivor