Just returned from 10 days vacation in Portugal and was disappointed by the
lack of "classic" British cars.
Saw 1 Spitfire, no Triumphs, no MG's (except for modern MG's - like the
MG Metro/Maestro), no "classic" Jags.
However there were Mini's EVERYWHERE, from the old sliding window variety
to the new Coopers. One thing that I did notice on the older Mini's (from the
'70's), was that they had 12" RoStyle wheels. I saw at least 10 Mini's with
these wheels, so they must have been original equipment.
Lots of MG 1100's, and quite a few Cortina's Mk II's.
What really surprised me was that almost all of these cars were in fairly
good shape, ie there was no rust, although the older one's could use a bit
of TLC.
If you are into Land Rovers, then this is the place for you - lots of
Discovery's with the Turbo Diesel engine, good looking car - probably the
best looking Sport Utility Vehicle I have seen. Quite a few Range Rovers,
but only the 2-door variety (saw NO 4 door versions), and a lot of
Defenders (both the 90 and the 110). I took a close look at the Defenders,
which still seem to be tough as nails, although it has been "modernized"
quite nicely while keeping the classic look of the Land Rover. They not sport
wind up front windows, a modern dash layout and proper seats with the
headrests !!!
Gerry
From rwg1@CORNELL.EDU Tue Sep 11 11:54:42 2001
From: (Roger Garnett) rwg1@CORNELL.EDU
To: (British Cars) british-cars@autox.team.net
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1993 05:04:32 -0400
Subject: Re: ignition switches and engine paint...
Marcus Tooze writes:
> the new switch, but the new switch has an extra grey colored wire.
Hopefully an option or euro thing you can ignore. Use the wires you've got.
> I would like to paint the engine, is there an official color(our). I can
> remember reading soemwhere about olive green. Can somebody..help?
Below follows an improved version of the Paint Codes list from the SOL file
server- As always, please send additions to me, I will add them and update
the file on the server.
________________________________________________________
Roger Garnett (Roger_Garnett@cornell.edu)
"The South Lansing Centre For Wayward Sports Cars"
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Paint Codes for some British car accessories: rev 10/13/93 RG
Austin Healey
(Note: there are 2 different greens used on Sprites & Midgets through the
years.)
Big Healey, & some Sprite/Midget engine:
Metalic Light Green Moss # 220-550
POR 15 lists "Austin Healey Green" in pints & qts. (I hope this is the
metalic shade)
other Sprite/Midget -Olive Green
Moss # 220-580
MG TC engine -Green
Bill Hirsch "MG Green"
MG TD, TF, A, & B engine -Deep Maroon
RM # E3123M
Moss# 220-540
Krylon Maroon (close)
Bill Hirsch "MG Maroon" (by the pint & quart)
POR 15 "MG Maroon" (pint $16, Qt. $25)
MGA, MGB, Midget Fan & Pulley- Yellow
Duplicolor # T-211
International I-H Yellow (used on Cub Cadet Mowers)
Harvester
Triumph
Engine ??
Wheels- Hammered Silver
DITZ# DAR 2593
Duplicolor# FM-149 or T229
Moss # 220-560
Plasticote 1587 (may soften existing paint)
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Sources:
Spray cans:
Duplicolor,
Plasticote, Ditzler Local hardware & automotive paint stores
I-H Local farm & tractor stores
Moss Motors
PO Box MG
7200 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93116
Orders: 800-235-6954 Outside CA
800-322-6985 CA only
[other British Car mail order houses also
carry some paints, check your usual sources]
Larger volumes:
Bill Hirsch
396 Littleton Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
800 828-2061
(Quart $18, some also available in 14 oz Aerosol $8)
POR-15 inc.
PO Box 1235
Morristown, NJ 07962-1235
800 45-POR15
(VOC compliant, California standards- Pints $15, Qt. $25)
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