Which one to buy

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Dave Snell
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Which one to buy

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Hi Team,I am after purchasing an MGB and have 3 on my list (1 ) is 65 not too bad for age paint cracking in places $14000. (2) 76 rubber bumper superb condition on wires and professionally lowered to chrome specs $14000 (3) 79 LE completely restored to as new condition $18000
I am in a quandary as to which one to buy,any input would be very much appreciated. Cheers Dave New Zealand.
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Hi Dave. My choice would be the 65 MGB.
Is it an early one, pre April, with pull handles or a later model with push button door handles ?
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Thanks John,yes it does have the pull handles,yours looks lovely.I also have a 2003 TF stepspeed,goes like a little rocket.Cheers Dave
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Just found out it was registered January 1st 1965 so it is actually a 64.
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65, 65, 65, 65, 65,65, 65!!!
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Never mind logic. Which one talks to you?
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Adrian Oliver wrote:
> 65, 65, 65, 65, 65,65, 65!!!

Thanks Adrian,not as nice as yours but with a bit of work it could be improved.So far looks like 65 is the one.Cheers, Dave
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Mark Ratcliff wrote:
> Never mind logic. Which one talks to you?

Hi Mark,
The 79 is shouting the loudest as it has been fully restored,but the more I look at the 65 it's saying buy me,restore me.
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