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Very sweet 1966 MGB for sale!

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NOW $16,495 (And available with electric overdrive for $21,995)

This car is great to drive! New this week! New rear U-joint and balanced drive shaft, new rear shock dog bones, new right rear wheel bearing. She just keeps getting better! Tough to find an early MGB with such solid undersides!

I love metal dashboard early MGBs. Sure, lots of sportscars do it better, but early MGBs are just perfect if you want an iconic classic car that’s easy to own and inexpensive to buy. The dashboards are pure and unadulterated (as is the rest of the interior) and the car in every way is just plain fun.

My first car was a 1966 MGB like this one, so I will always have an affinity for these cars (and this one is really solid)!

This particular car is a great driver. It’s a disk wheel car… most of these were wire-wheel equipped. If you hate cleaning wire wheels, this one could be for you!

Particularly special on this car are the fully restored floor pans and rockers. No rust. Rusty floors prevail on these cars… not here. The underside is excellent.

The paint is good, nice mineral blue. The bonnet was repainted at some point, and the blue hood is not a perfect match with the rest of the car. But it’s close. And overall, this car is like a satisfying pair of your favorite blue jeans… a few stains perhaps, but still nice enough to go out and impress people. Recommended!

Strong engine, strong transmission, a great four speed with non synchro first gear. No O/D although we would be happy to add one for you if you like.

The car has a good tonneau and good top.

We just got the car so there is some maintenance to do, which we would be happy to do for the new owner, or you could do it yourself!

Here’s our short list:
The Tachometer is quite sticky and probably needs to be rebuilt. The brake master cylinder is older and looks ready for a refresh. The rear pinion seal is leaking. There is a minor coolant leak at the thermostat housing. We can fix all, happy to discuss with new owner.

Overall, a very excellent and quite solid disk wheel MGB! Chick “read more” below for more photos, and call if interested!

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How many times has it rolled over?

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Last Monday evening, our 1967 MG Midget BaT auction ended, and we now know how the market values a documented 29,545 original mile car. I’ve been thinking a lot about original mileage claims for classic cars as a result, (which is really the great asset of this particular car). It shows 29,545 miles and this is one of the first times in my career I actually believe it. (You can see the listing by clicking here.)

And here’s a video I made this week about the original features:

For our business, I have purchased more than 500 Bugeye Sprites and a significant percentage of sellers have said their car has the original miles. And I mostly ignore those claims in cynical disbelief. We have fixed hundreds of broken odometers and speedometers on Bugeyes (and many other classic British cars). We’ve also had countless cable issues or transmission gear issues that have stopped the speedo cables from spinning.

Odometer shows 29,528 miles… but is this original?

In general, we don’t claim that any of the vintage cars we sell have original mileage, except in the case of this Midget! In the process of preparing for this auction, I was going through the records and found the original owners Passport to Service with his handwritten notes. When I noticed that his last notation was in 1979 with 28,824 miles, (just 700 or so miles off of the current reading). I realized there was no way the car had to have traveled 100,000 miles since that day–there are too many data points to convince me there’s no way this car traveled that far. The tires were one clue… the original tires arrived on the car when we first saw it two years ago… they’ve since been replaced, but there was no way these original bias ply tires had gone 130K.

We found the original Passport to Service booklet with several notes scribbled in it by the original owner, documenting service he performed himself and the mileage at which he did it!

There are many other parts of this car that are oddly too nice for a 1967 car. For example the seats look look new and they show almost no wear. But you can tell they are old (58 years!) The door hinges have no slop… we’ve never seen a car with hinges this tight unless they are new. But these are not new… they are just well preserved. And if you look at the top, tonneau and boot cover, after 130k miles in the sun, they tend to shrink and get beat up… we’ve seen so many tops and tonneaus that are weathered and these vinyl components on the car instead look quite fresh, even though they’re more than 55 years old.

The metal plate shown at the top is a metal ID tag which contained owner information and important identifying numbers for the car, which was used when the car went to the dealership for service. Very cool find!

Appraisal is a very difficult part of this hobby, particularly to assert that mileage is original. Rarely, do you get enough evidence to make a solid claim. This Midget, however, changed me. After thumbing my nose at so many mileage claims, I won’t forget this car. Next time someone makes a claim of originality, it will be different, because now that I have had this experience, I better understand why it’s really exciting to have a true original mileage car.

The interior in this car is incredibly well-preserved, another sign that the odometer shows the true mileage!

People love survivors. They love barn finds. But when you get them home, man, do they cost big bucks. This one, in fact, cost about $24K to make roadworthy. Without a refresh, you just have a cool car that’s more of a sculpture.

And so with great fascination, I wait to see how the market will value this unique object… original in every way except for the $24,000 of new parts that we attached to the host. Drive it anywhere, look original and enjoy better than new reliability. In my book that’s a pretty cool package! Let’s see how the auction goes-watch with me and let’s learn together!

Bugeyeguys winter clearance sale!

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As a rule, we don’t normally have sales on our cars. But we really need space because we are busier than ever, and we have cars from all over the country that need to come in for restoration and upgrades. We have two new people on board to keep up with growing demand and everything is moving along nicely, yet we would like to get a few cars in our inventory on the way to make some space. As a result, I have compiled a list of special deals. Don’t delay! Call or email if you are interested, these special prices are available now through February 1 only! 

1960 Red MGA with factory disc brakes

Was $36,995, now $33,995

This is a a fantastic example, with a number of nice upgrades and improvements. We’ve gone through the car to refresh it for a new home and addressed any issues… for example, we have replaced the rear wire wheel hub splines, which are a chronic wear item on these MGAs. If you are looking for a well-sorted and very handsome MGA, this is a nice example at a very reasonable price. Click here to check out the details and to see the stunning photo album.

“Mira”, 1960 Bugeye Sprite

Was $19,995, now $17,995

Here’s a great way to get into the world of Bugeyes. Join the family! Mira had been in one family for many years, and had become idle. We got the car to bring it back to life… we removed all the original wiring and installed a new wiring harness, as well as anything else needed to get the car back on the road. Now a good driver, this one is ready…take Mira home and start enjoying Bugeye life.

Click here for more about Mira!

1973 MG Midget

Was $6,495, now $6,295

This is about the best deal you can find on a classic British car! This round wheel arch Midget looks cool and has a 1275 engine, roll-up windows, disk brakes, front sway bar, seat belts, headrests and lots of other late car features to make for a much more comfortable driving experience. There’s a lot of fun here for the money! Check it out in more detail by clicking here.

1978 MGB, chrome bumper conversion

Was $13,495, now $12,495

Who doesn’t love an MGB? This is a very well-sorted and solid MGB. The prior owner invested more than $20,000 to have the car made into a reliable machine, and now he wants it gone to make room for new endeavors. Fast and fun! Click here to read more about this beauty!

Green 1965 Sprite Mk. III

Was $15,995, now $14,995

This is a very solid California car that only came east to have us change the transmission to a completely rebuilt rib-case unit. We had the engine out, replaced the throwout bearing and tuned this car to make a great runner. A sweet car with all the fun of a Bugeye, and with roll up windows too! Check it out here…

“Grover”, 1960 Bugeye Sprite

Now $8,495

This is the only car on this list with a price increase… but that’s because Grover now runs! We’ve tuned up the engine to make the car run. We’ve also started restoring the hydraulic system, so this will be a driving car shortly, and the price is now $8495, which gets you a lot of starter Bugeye at a very reasonable price! Click here for more on Grover…

Sweet 1971 Saab 95 station wagon for sale! Third-row seating! LIVE on Bring A Trailer!

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Now SOLD! Thank you and congratulations!

NEW walkaround tour!

Ever wonder what it’s like to drive a 1971 Saab station wagon? Check out the ALL NEW driving and walk-around videos for our Saab 95 wagon to find out! This is a great car at a great price! Give us a call if the Saab is the right car for you!

Make a statement! If you want a superb and rare car, this vintage Saab is a great candidate. This car attracts as much (if not more) attention than a Bugeye!

Look familiar? (Flash Gordon)

This 1971 Saab 95 Station Wagon (95096121) was recently repainted and presents quite nicely. The car is solid, a nice survivor. 

People love this car; there is nothing on the road quite like it, and it’s a quirky and wonderful car that is a delight to drive.  I just spent four hours driving this car to Lime Rock Park and back, so I had a good chance to appreciate Saab engineering, the column shift four-speed transmission never gets old. Today, a new 911 owner stopped to give me an enthusiastic thumbs up. For not a lot of money, you can have a rare piece of car culture.

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Restored 1995 Land Rover Defender TDI five-speed for sale! 70 MPH video!

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Now sold to Jeremy in Connecticut! Congratulations !

That’s a great value for this restored truck with great features like Ancara headliner, new seats and a highway capable five-speed transmission. Defenders routinely trade for much higher numbers but we have made the price really attractive to make space in our building, so feel free to call if you want a really fun truck!

This is a very cool vehicle we received in trade. It drives wonderfully! Check out the copy below that was written by the restorer, the car was imported from the UK and completely rebuilt just a few years ago by Mad River Imports in Durham NC. It’s a very high quality build, and anyone looking for a tight, restored, Defender will enjoy this ride! The truck is currently registered in CT, and comes with all the paperwork to register it anywhere in the world!

You can read Mad River’s description of the vehicle in italics below:

This is a classic and retro styled 1995 Defender 90, fitted with a 300Tdi diesel engine matched to the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. It’s a right-hand drive, true to form, classic example. This is a perfect cruiser with all the character and charm you need for that ultimate driving experience.

The body is nicely finished in timeless Land Rover Arles blue all over with color coded Wolf steel wheels to match. With bulletproof diesel power for ultimate reliability in the harshest conditions, there’s simply nothing that can beat a Land Rover diesel engine. The aluminum bodywork is light but strong and all those right angles and sharp corners were designed for it to be rugged and tough out in the wildlands. This retro classic is ready to be enjoyed regardless of whether you take it on the streets or get it dirty on the trails. It’s a very quintessential British and iconic Defender 90. Distinct, intimidating, and genuinely rugged, this Defender 90 is the ideal 4×4 to take you on any adventure.

Another great reason to have a RHD Land Rover originally built for a foreign market is what lies under the hood. Diesel power provides the best torque to get you through or over anything (which was never available on US spec vehicles). It’s equipped with one of the best diesels, the robust 300Tdi engine with a R380 5-speed manual transmission, regarded by many in the Land Rover world as their best engine produced, and it has earned a tough-as-nails reputation over the years. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine in this Defender has just 88k original miles and runs very well. Paired with the R380 5-speed manual and 3.54 Rover axles it moves through the gears well and it has no problem keeping up with everyday traffic, around town or on the highway.

Shifting action is light and smooth with the R380 gearbox, the clutch take-up is clean and with power steering and disc brakes all round, it feels competent on or off-road. No other 4×4 vehicle has the pedigree and track record like a Land Rover, a Rover of the Land. Not only was it one of the first, but it also remains the world’s benchmark off-road vehicle, exhilarating to drive, highly reliable, and simplicity to maintain. It provides high performance on-road with the capability to tackle the worst off-road conditions and in nearly every driving environment the world has to offer.

It’s a lovely retro and vintage styling D90, that’s been nicely refurbished inside and out, featuring new gleaming Arles blue paintwork, LED lights, PUMA hood, full Exmoor Trim premium carpet, new door hinges, hardware, bolts, and a lovely Exmoor Trim Lignum wood rim steering wheel.

Inside it’s as simple and minimal as you would expect, with brand new Exmoor Trim carpet, new brown re-upholsted front seats, and it even still has its original Land Rover AM//FM radio. It has a very stylish and new Alcantara headliner fitted.

The cargo bay offers enough room for storage and for extra passengers as well. It comes with traditional Land Rover side-facing bench seats in the rear cargo area with lap belts.

Factory gauges cover the basics and the controls. The control levers manage the 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case/hi-low range/diff lock and there’s a center cubby box between the seats. All lights, heater, wipers, and gauges work, as they should. It sits on Land Rover 16” heavy duty Wolf steel wheels wrapped with all new 265/75/16 Ranger Insa Turbo A/T tires and heavy-duty drive flanges, which give it that classic look and heavy-duty styling. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes all show in great condition. It also comes freshly wax oiled underneath for extra protection against the outside elements. This is a legendary 4×4 that has both style and substance. Overall, this is one stylish, retro, and quintessential British Defender 90 ready to be enjoyed!

The vehicle was serviced in 2021 with new oil and filter, new fuel filter, new air filter, new front heavy duty drive flanges, new fuel tank, and new panhard bushings. Drives beautifully with no issues, ready to enjoy.

Click “read more” below for more photos and give us a call if you’re interested in this special machine!

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