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Discussion in 'British' started by bergxu, Nov 3, 2008.

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  1. bergxu

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  2. Devilsolsi

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    #2 Devilsolsi, Nov 4, 2008
    Nice. You get a beautiful car and get to go to a great area. Enjoy!
     
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    #3 toggie, Nov 4, 2008
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    Congratulations! I've never driven an MGA but it always seemed like the perfect "basic motoring" experience. I imagine they are the purest form of "wind in your hair" driving - having the maximum amount of fun at even modest speeds on wide-open country roads.

    I've driven a friend's 1970's MGB, which I enjoyed quite a bit, but an MGA seems one step closer to the fundamentals of open roadster ownership.

    Enjoy your new red toy in good health for many sunny days to come.
     
  4. lotustt

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    #4 lotustt, Nov 4, 2008
    Excellent, looks great. Enjoy
     
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    #5 2NA, Nov 4, 2008
    MGA is one of the best looking British cars.
     
  6. bergxu

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    #6 bergxu, Nov 4, 2008
    Thanks guys, I'm sure it'll be a fun ride! I've owned my '67 B-GT for almost ten years now and it's a fantastic fun little car. I guess my reasoning for buying the Bentley and now this is to try to quell my seller's remorse with the Ferrari ;)

    Always liked the MGA but never pulled the trigger till now. The bonus with this car is twofold:

    1. It comes with a brand new, race-spec 1600 engine that was built by a notable Brit car shop in Winston-Salem, NC. Never been installed, still wrapped in plastic. Don't know if it'll find its way into the car under my tenure but whatever happens, I'll be sure to hang a pair of Weber 45s on it :D

    2. It's my excuse to play Harbour Town this weekend!!

    Cheers,
    Aaron
     
  7. Arvin Grajau

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    #7 Arvin Grajau, Nov 5, 2008
    nice car
     
  8. wax

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    #8 wax, Nov 5, 2008
    1] Always enjoy reading your posts
    2] Congratulations!
    3] Already got her home?
    4] I "advised" another F-Chatter to attend.
    5] Where can I find auction results?
    6] Always enjoy reading your posts
     
  9. bergxu

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    #9 bergxu, Nov 6, 2008
    Wax;

    I'm unclear on #4. Were you nippin' the bottle during that point? :D
     
  10. wax

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    #10 wax, Nov 6, 2008
    I rarely drink. Guests keep draining my supply.

    Re;
    4] I "advised" another F-Chatter to attend. = I let another F-Chatter [with whom is shared a similar taste in specific cars from many a marque] know about Hilton Head auction, and we exchanged quite a few PMs. Kinda doubt he attended, but had fun chatting about it.

    Question begs
    5] Where can I find auction results?
     
  11. bergxu

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    #11 bergxu, Nov 6, 2008
    Wax;

    Ahhhh...gotcha. I didn't buy this at the auction there- it was a private transaction. As for the auction....who puts it on? I know nothing about it.

    Either way....I'll still enjoy 18 holes at Harbour Town this weekend!!

    :D

    Cheers;
    Aaron
     

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