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DavidMaples

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1973 RWA with a few mods. This car is a completely different breed from the MGBGTs I'm used to. Shifting with the left hand was surprisingly easy to learn.
Interior:
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Exterior:
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Engine:
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Nice looking car!

Looks like it was converted to RHD, rather than imported.
Any ideas what the motive was?
 
Nice to see a good-looking one with the sterring wheel on the right (correct) side!
 
I can speculate about the motive. The stated reason is that he (previous owner) is left-handed. I suspect that he wanted to make it a little more "tweedy" while he was at it.
He did a good job of it. He restores Jags for a living.
 
Nice ride indeed.
 
David - good score...if you want, when I go to the UK this summer I'll try to find a dash for you
 
Cosmic rims w/ 175-70 Continental tires

Other stuff you can't see:
P/P head, new steering rack, 3/4" anti-sway bar, rebuilt front suspension, rebuilt engine (2000 miles ago), rebuilt trans, lightened flywheel
 
Tony - Thanks for the offer. I'm still getting used to it. Haven't decided yet just where I'm going with it.
When I loaded it, the idea was for it to be a driver only. However, on the long trip back, things started popping into my head.

Did you notice the radiator? And the throttle cable?
 
I did & I immediately thought that radiator was perfect for a V6 - maybe the GRM car? Or, sell that engine & V6 the litle Midget!
 
David, glad you were able to get that one. I would have bought it myself if I hadn't just bought the BGT. You should have let me know you were going to be in the area. I could have helped you load it up and it would have been great to meet you.
 
James - yep I probably should have given you a head's up.
And a big Thanks for the tip!
We spent some time rummaging around in Tommy's storage shed, picking out extra Midget stuff. Plus a complete A/C unit (including new compressor) for a B.
He's got a some nice cars there in the shop. The Jag with the front clip off of it made me realize just how BIG those V12s are.
 

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