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1. When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:11:06 -0700; ... in the sense of a Golden Age of ideal form and virtues... My brother-in-law recently surprised me with a book he had picked up off the remainder table -- MG Sports Cars, a collection of Autocar r; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00709.html (9,011 bytes)
2. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 17:11:33 -0500; I've also noted those "nothings new" items. I also have seen the current adds for those four door extended cab pickups with all the doors open. They remind me of the K series "Pillarless Saloon." Th; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00716.html (8,413 bytes)
3. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 21:45:31 -0500; Hey, 0-60 in 20.75 sec was real fast back then. It was even fast for the early '50s. (Of course it was a dog by the late '50s.) Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00730.html (9,219 bytes)
4. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 00:12:25 -0500; This brings up another question: Does anyone know of a source to get actual road tests of older cars especially pre 1960? Once in a while I like to do some real comparison, not subjective. Blake ///; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00734.html (8,633 bytes)
5. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:10:35 -0700; There are a lot of reprint books for various marques available. Besides the Autocar MG book I cited in starting this discussion, there are the R&T books (I have the MG 1962-1980 volume), the Brooklan; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00784.html (9,520 bytes)
6. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:52:18 -0700; Not pre-1960, but I just entered a bunch of performance data last night: http://www.mgbexperience.com/reference/specification.html#performance Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB E; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00793.html (8,924 bytes)
7. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:00:55 -0700; Good job, Skye. I have always found that source a little frustrating, however, in that there is no full road test data for a 5-main-bearing, 3-synchro roadster, which "should" post the best numbers o; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00795.html (9,785 bytes)
8. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:47:00 -0700; There's only one way to find out ;) I can't wait to get mine back and put it on the dyno.. Skye 66 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00797.html (9,097 bytes)
9. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:41:04 -0700; Right, but is your car in stock configuration? Mine has a somewhat recent BMH Gold Seal rebuild, internal configuration unknown (non-smog, high compression, at any rate), a 4-synchro tranny, and 175R; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00798.html (10,112 bytes)
10. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:35:59 EDT; I think Skye should post some Twincam figures for comparison purposes (0-60 on the high 9 sec. range, not the poor results that one mag had - no doubt a badly tuned or sick car)! ;-) Bill /// or try; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00815.html (8,918 bytes)
11. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:20:35 -0700; I would be glad to, if someone would send me the numbers & info on the source (publication, year, market)!! It's so not fair that the MGB never got a hyper tuned engine. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safe; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00875.html (8,911 bytes)
12. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 23:43:44 -0500; Data for the MGA twin cam from the December 1958 issue of "Sports Illustrated." SI felt the car wasn't performing as it should so later they did a complete rebuild with Hambro's permission. Accordin; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01027.html (9,192 bytes)
13. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 23:46:13 -0500; Oops. That's "Sports CAR Illustrated" and SCI! Blake /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01028.html (8,233 bytes)

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