In 1966 I bought a brand new new British racing green MGB, I  believe I paid $2400 back then, driving pleasure at its best except during the winter when the heater refused to start when it got very cold. 
I sold it to a friend of mine 2 years later when I got married. He unfortunately blew the engine on a ride to Mt.Tremblant and when they ordered a replacement (5 main-bearing) engine to everyone's dismay it turned out that the car I had sold him was really a (3 main bearing) 1965. Back then at year-end, it was common practice for foreign car dealerships  to change the unsold new car's registration year to reflect the new year. Hence I had been sold a 65 as a new 66. Caveat emptor if your shopping for an old MGB!