Hello fellow listers: Yesterday I purchased a book entitled "The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars, A Celebration of the Motor Car from 1945 to 1975" by Martin Buckley, printed by Acropolis Books. I was i
Author: "Michael F. Adamson" <madamson@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 17:08:08 -0500
, A Celebration of the Motor Car from 1945 to 1975" by Martin Buckley, printe= d by Acropolis Books. I was impressed with the size, packaging and price, but quickly dismayed at the contents.>> (lots
Most american vehicles have about the same reputation outside of the US that british cars have inside the US. For every time you've heard some Texan say "damn furrin car", there is the same sentiment
Hey Trevor, if I may borrow from Ford, have you driven a Buick lately - or any Buick for that matter? You're in for a surprise. Try a new Riviera with the Supercharged 3.8 V6. It could improve your
There reasons for the lack of interest in Europe concerning US cars is simply Normal US cars: - burnt a lot of gas because fuel has always been, and still is cheap in the USA - in the 60's and 70's w
simply historic. Peter, Does this include the Pantera? I've always wondered how well these sold in Europe. Now, _there's_ a Ford. BEN RUSET - mailto:bruset@monmouth.com See, think, and judge for you
I guess the principal reason for my writing the review was that the book perpetuates a lot of popular myths about American automobiles. Your response beautifully illustrates the ignorance which preva
...this type of "I'm right you are wrong" statement itself perpetuates bad myths about Americans. -- Trevor Boicey Ottawa, Canada tboicey@brit.ca http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/
You won't be disappointed. Wait till you read the list of great designers, great engines and great suspensions. I suggest that you sit near the toilet as you may soon be talking to Ralph. John
Trevor, I alway expect your input but, while I didn't qualify my remarks, I did at least make a definitive statement - which you have chosen to disagree with without explanation. Granted I've made a
I'm a little curious....so does this mean that had John had AGREED that American cars were junk, he would have been an OK guy, but since he DOESN'T agree he's a bad guy....? What was available in Eur
WOW! I better watch how I write up the Edsel, DeLorean, and Masrati Kyalami in my kids book!!! -- Michael S. Lishego St. Andrews Presbyterian College Elementary Education Major, English Minor, Class
Kyalami in my Well, despite what our English friends may say, the DeLorean was a really, really, really nice car. The Edsel, well... It was ahead of it's time. The only Masrati's that I see around h
long-lasting of Its hard to look back. Bought a new Chevy Impala Covertible in 66. Small V8 with Power Glide, electric windows, power steering and AMFM Radio were the options. I put on 100,000 miles
are when one I bought a '69 Dodge Charger 383 brand new in February of 1969 for $4200. The original clutch lasted about 200,000 miles, up until 1988. The original mufflers hung in there until 1984. M
Aan 15-12-97 16:53, in bericht <v01540b00b0bafc3d75fe@[129.128.237.27]>, John <mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca> schreef: a) I indeed tried to explain the reasons why US cars never caught on. You got the
<< At over 200,000 miles, he reported the bearings were still in My wife's uncle had a 1979 Ford pickup with over 450,000 miles on it with no major engine work. He finally gave it away and bought a n
I doubt that you've done much traveling if you really believe that American cars aren't doing well in other markets. The other night on a layover in Canada (a 'furrin' country) I saw almost nothing