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Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #21
oldthudman Claud Pipkin Houston, Texas, USA	Posted: November 29, 2011 04:52PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 833

In reply to a post by Benny No affiliation....lots of nice bits on this car.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-MGB-1977-MGB-V8-Ford-302-/140649237415?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20bf590ba7

Based on the pics and the place where this B lives, I'd have to say $17.5k is well worth it............It's a well done instillation, clean and pretty.........
Too bad it's not a GT.......

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #22
miatadon Don Scott Calistoga CA, USA 1967 MG MGB MkI 1980 Triumph TR8 1989 Honda Prelude 1991 Honda Civic 1991 Mazda B-Series → more	Posted: December 03, 2011 06:19PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 687

I think there is more market for a V8 conversion if it's with a 3.5 or its bigger brothers. There is something about the "proper V8" engine for an MG.

Here is a factory B V8, but the steering is on the wrong side.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200684173805&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #23
Benny Ben E San Diego, CA, USA 1961 Austin Mini 1964 Ford Cortina 1964 Land Rover Series IIA 1965 Ford Cortina 1965 MG MGB → more	Posted: December 03, 2011 06:29PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 3,562

In reply to a post by miatadon I think there is more market for a V8 conversion if it's with a 3.5 or its bigger brothers. There is something about the "proper V8" engine for an MG.

I think it depends entirely on how the car is put together, what parts are used, and the quality of workmanship.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #24
kerbau53 Geoff Morton Naples, Florida, USA 1978 MG MGB V8 Conversion "The Wreck"	Posted: December 03, 2011 06:42PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,105

In reply to a post by Benny I think it depends entirely on how the car is put together, what parts are used, and the quality of workmanship.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #25
79mgbv8 Gil Price Constable NY, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1976 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB V8 Conversion "Rumble Bee"	Posted: December 03, 2011 08:27PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 828

I in no way agree about only using Rover V8s --if you want real power and not costing a fortune 5.0 L Ford is the way--obviously I dont think inside a narrow box .........

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #26
Jim Blackwood * BlownMGB-V8 Gunpowder Rd., USA	Posted: December 03, 2011 10:39PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 2,267

I in no way agree that Ford is the way to go. 300 Buick gives you more torque where you need it most and is competitive in all areas. Plus it is the same engine family as the Rover.

JB

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #27
miatadon Don Scott Calistoga CA, USA 1967 MG MGB MkI 1980 Triumph TR8 1989 Honda Prelude 1991 Honda Civic 1991 Mazda B-Series → more	Posted: December 04, 2011 01:13AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 687

The fact that the car with a Ford V8 got no bids is proof of my statement. Turnkey V8 or Turkey V8?

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #28
79mgbv8 Gil Price Constable NY, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1976 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB V8 Conversion "Rumble Bee"	Posted: December 04, 2011 02:02AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 828

Disillusioned !!!!! Ill keep my Ford as long as I can drive a car that I enjoy ............and at any rate Ebay is hardly the test bed for selling a specialized car

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #29
V8MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kinggsport, TN, USA	Posted: December 04, 2011 10:54AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 2,488

Hi Gil.

I think that auction says more about the state of the Economy rather than whether Steve's car is powered by Ford or Buick/Rover.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #30
scotabbott Scot Abbott Pittsburgh, Pa 15216, USA 1974 MG MGB "Bee"	Posted: December 04, 2011 11:18AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 2,086

Not worth that kind of money. A sweet conversion done on a car that needs paint and interior is like building a "house built on the sand". It needs to be disassembled completely, then body work, then reinstall drivetrain, then fresh interior. Then it's a sweet car. This one is half way there, and priced far too high.
I also think the big motor conversions are not as saleable or sensible items as the ones powered by the Rover V8's or the GM V6's.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #31
Edd Weninger Overgaard AZ or H. Bch. CA, USA	Posted: December 04, 2011 11:42AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 586

Priced right in my opinion. Good parts and well put together. Doesn't need to be disassembled for decent paint and interior. It does not need a 'concours' look.

Absolutely wrong time of year to put it up for sale tough.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #32
scotabbott Scot Abbott Pittsburgh, Pa 15216, USA 1974 MG MGB "Bee"	Posted: December 04, 2011 01:30PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 2,086

I guess I'm more careful with my money. A conversion car with much less than a fresh paint job, trim and sweet interior simply doesnt, in my mind, command such a high price.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #33
rficalora Rob rficalora Cypress, TX, USA 1976 MG MGB V8 Conversion "MG MUTT"	Posted: December 04, 2011 02:08PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 1,702

Scott, you don't value the engine choice to start with, let alone the high end components used throughout. So, it isn't surprising that you don't see the value. IMO, that car is worth every penny of what the seller had as a starting bid. Not that I'd suggest it - far from it, but you could almost part it out & recoup that much. That said, something is worth what someone will pay for it and in this economy and at this time of year I do think the interior & paint will make it harder to get the price. Spring may be a different story. I doubt the fact that it didn't sell in 10 days says anything about the market for Ford vs GM V6 vs BOPR.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #34
Jim Blackwood * BlownMGB-V8 Gunpowder Rd., USA	Posted: December 04, 2011 02:22PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 2,267

And too, it must be remembered that Scot would de-value the car due to the engine choice rather than looking at it as a premium package or using component costs to establish value. Sort of like saying I don't care for the taste of fish eggs, therefore Caviar is only useful as cat food and should sell at feedstock prices. Just saying it doesn't make it correct or mean others will agree.

JB

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #35
79mgbv8 Gil Price Constable NY, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1976 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB V8 Conversion "Rumble Bee"	Posted: December 04, 2011 03:29PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 828

Hi Carl --Yes I agree on the economy but to me thats a good buy considering the components involved no way could it be replicated for that money ... we just completed my friends 5.0L B conversion and spent more than that without those suspension upgrades. Its an area where closed minds do not make sense to me ...

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #36
foilinoil Joseph Gibney COLORADO, USA 1971 MG MGB GT "The Car"	Posted: December 04, 2011 03:38PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 9

The car has the parts I want, for less than the parts will cost me. $17500 was a good deal. If I had the money now, I would have jumped on it. Then I would of had 2 cars in the end.
Joe

As simple as possible, but not simpler.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #37
V8MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kinggsport, TN, USA	Posted: December 04, 2011 03:56PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 2,488

In reply to a post by 79mgbv8 Hi Carl --Yes I agree on the economy but to me thats a good buy considering the components involved no way could it be replicated for that money ... we just completed my friends 5.0L B conversion and spent more than that without those suspension upgrades. Its an area where closed minds do not make sense to me ...

I completely agree, Gil.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #38
bills Bill Spohn W. Vancouver, BC, Canada 1956 MG MGA 1958 MG MGA Twin-Cam 1962 MG MGA MkII Coupe 1965 Jensen CV8 1969 Lamborghini Countach → more	Posted: December 04, 2011 04:26PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 9,256

Can't see why people wouldn't jump all over this - because it didn't have shiny new paint?

Don't any of you guys like a bargain? All the expensive stuff was bought and properly installed. The fact that it doesn't yet look pretty is what makes it sell for less, and then you can pretty it up later, knowing what is in it and that the car is basically sound.

I've never bought a restored car in my life - I prefer to put the finishing touches on them myself, my way.

Anyone that would be put off that car because it isn't shiny is, IMHO, very short sighted. To each his own.

I'm not even going to get into the choice of engine - the one in there makes as much sense as any of the other candidates.

Bill Spohn www.rhodo.citymax.com/carstuff.html
1958 MGA Twincam (race car), 1962 MGA Deluxe Coupe
1969 MGC roadster, 1957 Jamaican MGA
1965 Jensen CV8, 1971 Jensen Interceptor
1969 Lamborghini Islero S, 1988 Fiero GT turbo
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe
West Vancouver BC

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #39
BrsMgbv6 Bryan Heidtman SW ohio, USA	Posted: December 04, 2011 04:45PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 488

Always boils down to the typical MG owner philosophy, which I've witnesses for a long time. "My cars gold, yours is not." Nice to know its crept in to the conversion area. Just for hoots, lets all advertise our cars for sale at the same time, and see what and where the market goes and what the offers are, might be scary!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/04/2011 07:15PM by BrsMgbv6.

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Re: Turnkey V8 on e-bay - No reserve #40
Benny Ben E San Diego, CA, USA 1961 Austin Mini 1964 Ford Cortina 1964 Land Rover Series IIA 1965 Ford Cortina 1965 MG MGB → more	Posted: December 04, 2011 04:51PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 3,562

In reply to a post by miatadon The fact that the car with a Ford V8 got no bids is proof of my statement.

There's a serious flaw in that logic. The original factory V8 that you linked to...you know, the "proper" one...also has no bids at a lower starting price. And while the Ford-powered car could be duplicated by another person with deep enough pockets, the factory car has rarity on its side, so shouldn't the bids be rolling in on that car by your logic??

The only thing that has been proven is that V8-powered MG's in the $15-20k neighborhood don't sell well on e-bay in the weeks before Xmas.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/04/2011 05:12PM by Benny.

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