At 08:41 PM 11/27/97 -0700, Keith Wheeler wrote:
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>Bill Eastman responds to the 'A bashing:
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>>...
>>How do power and roll up windows make a car look better?
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>Well, one of my 'Bs has no windows at all. And I'll admit,
>the 'A has some nice flowing lines...but, how does that
>make it a better *sports* car? ;)
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>Care to compare some autocross times?
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>-Keith Wheeler
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>Team Sanctuary
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>ps: I've actually considered looking for an 'A in need of
>restoration to be the recipient of my hot 'B engine once
>the Rover V-8 goes in.
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>
This discussion really involves what is a sport car. It can not be defined.
In 1936 the T type without overhead cams was declared to be the death of
the MG sport car. The 1950 TD had of all things, bumpers!
As I look at new "sport cars" with climate control, auto trans, etc, I
wonder where it will all lead. The 98 Porsche 911 has cup holders, I am
told. Of course all the modern sports cars will run rings around any of our
lbcs. Oh well, For me, I know what a sports car is.
Mike
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