Hey all,

I have a quick question for you all but first, here's the scenario:

I might have to sell one of my beloved English sports cars becuase there is a possibility of losing storage. I absolutely love both cars to death (sounds odd coming from an MB guy, I know) but I was curious as to which one any of you would keep if you had to make a decision. The cars are a 1967 MGB-GT (coupe version, rather more rare than roadster, and somewhat practical) and a 1976 Triumph TR6 (hairy chested British roadster, nice that the top goes down but very finicky on maintenance). So: Here are your choices:

A.) Keep the MG and sell the TR6

B.) Keep the TR6 and sell the MG

C.) Are you crazy? Keep 'em both and go rent a storage locker!

It will probably come down to choice "C" in my mind but I'm keen to hear your thoughts...

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Regards,
Aaron

Jesus dude, do you really have all them cars at your pad??? get rid of something! But if you take any to storage, its better to just sell them cus you will eventually, or they'll just sit and make homes for spiders, unless they're cars that'll appreciate over time. I dunno much about them, but I like the TR6 better

Keep the TR6

Keep the TR-6 and send me the MGB-GT for proper storage and maintenance.

Send money, too. My Bro' owned a Brit car years ago and I remember him having to buy things often.

B

TR-6. Definitely.

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TClanton
1980 450SL 90K
1980 300SD 112K

I recommend selling them both to me immediately.

Seriously, I think the MG has a bit more character, actually. Thats the first year for the GT if I remember right. The lines of the GT are just perfect, I always preferred mine to the roadster, even though the roadster had wires and the passenger side mirror on the fender, all those British "design" cues/mishaps. Does yours have that flexible map light?

The TR-6 is too new anyway. I love TR-6's though. I always wanted one but they were always just beyond my reach. I've noticed lately these cars seem to have appreciated somewhat. Whenever I see them for sale the price is always way higher than I ever saw when I had mine, like more than double. I blame ebay.

I could write a book no one would read about why the 'GT rocks. There are so many elements to the design you just didn't see in other cars of the period save for the far more exotic and/or expensive.

A prof at school has a nice TR-6. I walked by it the other day and had to peer my head inside to get a whif of that british car smell...

The GT's more collectable - if it's got the OD tranny very. The 70's bumper cars don't cut it.

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72 Westy
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85 Jeep CJ7
86 Chevy 6.2l diesel PU

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
Marcus Aurelius

Very interesting so far. My MG is an early Mk.I car which makes it rare, and yes those rubber bumper MGs are rather more common. Knock off wheels and chrome bumpers are the only way to fly in an MG.

I've debated this many times about what to do....The BGT is a neat car and although you don't see TR6s a lot, you definitely don't see MGB-GTs either. But giving up that Triumph exhaust note would be tough, definitely has Mercedes beat in the "music" department.

I'll keep watching this thread.......

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Regards,
Aaron

Drive them both on a cold rainy day, for an extended cruise.
See which one's electrical system keeps functioning the longest.
Keep that one, sell the other

Personally, I've always wanted a TR-6 too, while the MG's have just been a passing curiosity to me.

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past MB rides:
'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
Current rides:
'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
'86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper)

Aaron seems like ages! Where you been?

Tough decision. I had a ’70 BGT and it was a true co-dependency. Wonderful to drive. Car had poise, balance, and not too shabby of acceleration. Sure you had to take the knock off wire wheels off every other week and re-grease the splines, plus, while there, re-fill the lever shocks. Plus there was the regular adjustment of the dual carbs and valves. Even with less than 12K miles on the odo, something broke almost every week.

Back in the ‘70s I always wanted a TR6. It was the ultimate expression of British poor man sports cars. They were fast, torquey, oh so sexy.

Years later a touch of wisdom struck me one day and I ended up getting a Datsun Z to replace the then long sold BGT. It was a similar but more developed ride, and caused little damage to my clothing.

I guess because I'm a fan of hatch backs, and still harbor sentimental memories for my task mistress, my vote is to keep the BGT. Car had one of the most powerful heaters of any car I've owned. Probably had something to do with why it went through 4 head gaskets and 2 radiators in 3 years. Yeah. The BGT was a truly great car!!!

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...Tracy

'00 ML320 "Casper"
'92 400E "Stella"

Trick question, both those cars are junk. Unreliable and virtually undriveable. The mgbgt and the tr6 make fiats look good. Those are in my expeirience two of the worst cars made in britain.

I could understand the quandary if you had to choose between a tr250 and a healy 3000. those were halfway descent brit rides.

Sell both and and start saving for a real sports car: a 300SL. Until you find one just pick up a 560SL, another well built car.

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I dont think Aaron needs any more MB's...

I'm watching too. My wife's father has the MGB-GT from his youth sitting in his garage, and he wants to restore it (or have someone restore it...or just have someone weld in a new floorpan) this summer while he can still drive. I didnt think much of it at first (its a hardtop, doenst sound like a whole lot of power, I figured he'd keep it b/c it has been his for so long...)

but now to hear you guys, maybe I will have a renewed interest in getting this thing running again (ran 11yrs ago, just had holes in the floor) It'll be a lot of work but i its for him, I wouldnt mind helping (or telling him who to send it to in the cincinnati area- any suggestions ?

On topic ? lose the GT- it has less power and less sunshine =)

-John

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2009 Kia Sedona
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L
12006 Jetta Pumpe Duse
(insert Mercedes here)

Husband, Father, sometimes friend =)

That's the downside

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89 300E
79 240D
72 Westy
63 Bug sunroof
85 Jeep CJ7
86 Chevy 6.2l diesel PU

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
Marcus Aurelius

Yes

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89 300E
79 240D
72 Westy
63 Bug sunroof
85 Jeep CJ7
86 Chevy 6.2l diesel PU

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
Marcus Aurelius

My ’70 BGT (smog pump removed) regularly blew away a friends restored ’67 B Up hill, down hill and on just hauling

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...Tracy

'00 ML320 "Casper"
'92 400E "Stella"