Hi Neil (and Emma)
I'd heard the same thing too-about whacking ones head on the roll bar. More
people over the years have driven these LBCs without roll bars than with-so,
though a nice feature to have, I don't think it lessens anything to not
have. Just my 2 cents worth. :-)
LAura G. and Nigel
p.s. Nigel is the first one I've had without a luggage rack-really makes a
difference in the lines-I think-It all looks so CLEAN! (He also doesn't have
any decals.)
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil McAllister <neil.mcallister@fvrl.bc.ca>
To: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 9:50 AM
Subject: Totally topless
>Hi all,
>
>Spent the afternoon removing Emma Peel's rollbar. I was motivarted by two
things;
>first, can't get British Columbia collector's plates with it installed (not
>original and they are picky). Second, a desire for more leg and arm room
(I'm
>6' and tired up not being able to get back from the wheel.) Finally, a
friend
>commented that in an an accident there was a pretty good chance you could
really
>whack your head on the bar.
>
>What I didn't expect in removing it was how much improved the car's looks
are;
>it looks more balanced, original, elegant, classic and just down right
pretty.
> Yes, I know it is (was) a big safety feature, but, I drive Emma pretty
sedately.
> If I want to rock and roll in a car, I use the Honda Accord daily driver.
>
>By the way, if anybody needs a roll bar; I've got one for sale.
>
>Hope all had a scary Halloween.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Neil
>1980 Spitfire 1500 (Emma Peel)
>
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