In a message to ALL about Re: Maybe a Series II?, W. Ray wrote:
WR>I have always felt Alpines deserved more respect than they get. I
WR>don't feel I am a purist, but I don't like seeing them butchered just
WR>because they don't (presently) have a high value. It might be going
WR>a bit far, but one might argue that the Tigers were originally
WR>factory butchered Alpines, so it does not matter if you butcher them
WR>a bit more, but Alpines should be cherished.
I couldn't agree more! Frankly, I never felt the Tiger's trade offs -
nose heavy handling, poorly controlled rear axle, overheating and lousy
engine bay access were worth the extra acceleration. Especially when it
was tough to get that power to the ground in a usable form without
aftermarket help. The Alpine was a well balanced delight. In the
sixties I choose Alpines over Tigers and I still feel that way.
I sure hope this reply winds up in the Alpine reflector and not the
Tiger reflector. <G>
- joe -
01/06/95 internet> joe.fitzpatrick(at)compudata.com
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