Hi Guys,

My car is now listed on EBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp ;item=150612786622

I’ve started in at $3500. If you know of anyone that is looking, this is a very nice car (not as nice as some other members’ cars, but not bad!)

I’d like to see it go to a nice home and I know it has many hours of fun left in it!

All the Best!

Rich

Paul,

I had just put my Dad’s old Antique plate on it while I was still working on it and before I registered it in 2009. It is now registered as a regular passenger car. Mass. has it a Make of “COMP” short for Composite Vehicle.

Rich

Yeah, I looked at the photos in your gallery and I see what you mean about the extreme angle. I don’t know much about the London Roadster kit. The FiberFab kit is sort of your “everyman’s” basic replica. I always liked it, but when I compare it to something like “Ringo’s” Classic Roadster Duchess, I am humbled. It won’t command the money that his car would (if he was ever willing to part with it), but it is a LOT of fun and has been VERY reliable.

The 2.8 liter V-6 is perfect for the size of this car. The 4 speed is actually geared right and with the extra power that “feeling like you need to downshift” just goes away. It has been a GREAT ride. I’ll be sad to see it go

Rich

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All,

Hope Johann isn’t reading this ’cause I told him I parked it for him, but I had to take it for one more short nostalgic back road ride. That car is still Sweeeet! Hope he enjoys it as much as I did! If you’re reading this Johann, I was VERRRY gentle!

Still hate to see it go, but I’m happy with the sale price,

Thanks to you all!

Rich

All,

Thanks for the feedback guys. This should give you an idea about the resale value of your vehicles, should you ever decide to part with them. Mine is a nice mid-class replica that went for over $6k. I know that it doesn’t hold a candle to many of the cars I have seen on this site. I think the V6 got a lot of attention, but I also think the straight forward, honest approach helps as well. Lots of pictures, a little (real) background and history seems to play well with the bidders. There is a market out there for sure. I had 22 bids, including TD Replica club members. These cars are 25+ year old replicas or 60ish year old designs that looked dated the day they rolled off the assembly line. There is nothing else like them. The originals (apologies to the purists) are under powered, over priced, and electrically and mechanically inferior to most replicas. These cars, replicas or not, NEVER fail to draw attention. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the S2000. There is really no comparison to the MG replica. But, the Replica has a feel to it that cannot compare to any modern vehicle. I am truly going to miss this car.

Also, (Mark, I know you have a different opinion) my EBay experience has been very positive. I guess there are ways to manipulate any system and EBay is no exception, so I will not attempt to defend it. All I can say is that I have had very positive buying experiences and a few have been challenges, but all have worked out. I have not found a better and faster way to reach bidders.

All the best guys. I will still check in from time to time.

Thanks,

Rich

All,

Well, yesterday at 4:15 EST lil’ red rolled on to a car transport headed for Oklahoma City. The truck driver immediately fell in love with the car and said he wanted to put it up right behind the tractor so it would be protected. Nice. I have to admit there was a definite heart tug.

On the positive side, this was a smooth EBay transaction (Yes, Mark, they do happen every once in a while!). Nice guy, good communication, checks cleared, and I think he’ll be happy with his purchase. I always loved the car.

The S2000 is just a whole different car with smooth power, creature comforts, actual side windows, power roof, etc. but there’s something to that “pioneer” feel of driving that MG, knowing you might get wet at any moment, the ability to reach back and actually touch the rear tire, or hold on to the running board while driving! Man, I had a blast with that car.

To paraphrase Paul Simon, ‘Preserve your memories, there all that’s left you’ and to paraphrase the other Paul, Hope to see all of you down the road!!

Rich