Hi Gang -
Was flipping through the Motorhead catalog this morning and found a reprint
of a MGB advertisement from March 1966. Thought it might compliment the
recent thread on winter driving. It reads:
"When the Ski report says head for the hills...
MG's Ocatagon spirit makes the going a pleasure. The MGB doesn't take "no"
from the weather. Not on a ski holiday any more than it would on the 4th
of
July. The reason is that it's got what it takes to be an all weather
champ. The MGB proved this the hard way when it plowed
through the mountain snow and ice to win the Monte Carlo Rally Grand
Touring Category. A rugged 1798 c.c. engine, positive rack and pinion
steering, non-fade disc brakes and firm suspension make the MGB a car that
keeps its feet on the ground - free of vicious, unpredictable tricks that
careless design can lead to. In essence, it is a high-performance car you
can trust. And a high-performance car you drive in comfort. An efficient
heater, tight roll-up windows, foam bucket seats in English leather, and a
snug convertible top make winter something you see but don't feel. Such
all-weather perfromance, plus up to 30 mpg gas economy and minimum
maitenance has made the MGB America's largest-selling imported sports car.
Test drive one soon. Prove to yourself that in snow or sun MG's Octagon
spirit makes the going a pleasure."
Obviously the MGB was designed as a snow car. List members who have chosen
to store their Bs' for the winter should be ashamed. Heck, the photo that
accompanies the ad clearly shows some aggressive looking snow tires mounted
on the wire wheels. Come on, are you scared or what?
Good Motoring,
Jed
The Octagon spirit: The irresistible force of a highly movable object.
(and one beautiful toboggan)
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