Miata Mailing List: February 1997, Message #29
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Subject: Re: Early Brits

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Frank Potter wrote:

> (Lusted - still lust - after a Healey 3000)...



Frank,

I had a 1958 MGA Coupe and a 1958 Austin Healey 100-6.  Do you

lust after the Healey because:

   *  You like long gear-shift throws?

   *  You enjoy cleaning the garage floor?

   *  You look forward to disassembling Jaeger intruments to try

      to stop tach or speedo jitter?

   *  Side curtains turn you on more than roll-up windows?

   *  Fussing with a Brit folding top excites you?

   *  You're really into oversteer caused by a heavy rear end?

   *  You truly believe you can fit real people onto that little

      rear bench seat?

   *  You have a lot of time to mess about with twin SU carbs?

   *  You have a soft spot in your heart for a big, powerful old

      brute of a car that's fun to drive, but a career to maintain?



I suspect the latter.  That was my reason.  Nice car, if you have a

Miata too!  :-)



-- 

Bill Gusky and Petunia

Red '91, license "MOMENTS"

DeLand, Florida

"Too soon oldt, und too late schmart!"