There are two sides to this debate. Here's where I'm at: My car is pretty
nice and I try to keep it correct. I've added a Crane ignition box, because
the car eats points. It has a front spoiler from a later car, because I
like the look. It likewise has a Moto-lita steering wheel. It does not have
an overdrive gearbox. Do I want one? Well, the Heritage certificate says my
car never had one, so I can do without. Redlines? No, thanks.
They built 90,000 TR6s. Am I upset with Dan Masters for putting a V-8 in
his car? No, he's done a real nice job and I applaud his ingenuity. Do I
think someone should put a Hemi in an alloy-panel long-door TR2? Boy, I
hope that never happens.
There's rarity and collectibility and there's originality. Both have to be
respected, but it's my car.
Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
'71 TR6 CC61193L (26 year owner)
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