Recently there was a short piece in the local paper, basically saying that
american drivers had for the most part lost their sense of enjoying
driving. It pointed out that only a VERY SMALL percentage of new cars had
a standard transmission. In addition, the most popoular vehicle sold to
the young driver is a big ol' SUV with power everything and a "soft
suspension" (their observation). Even the new sports cars (e.g., Miata,
Z-3) mostly come with power everything.
IMHO, I sincerely doubt in today's market a new MGA, or anything like our
fun LBCs, would sell in large enough numbers to make a profit.
It is a nice dream however...
John
John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384
Department of Human Factors & Systems Fax: (+1) (904) 226-7050
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University E-mail: wise@db.erau.edu
600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 USA
http://faculty.db.erau.edu/wise
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