This kind of discussion came up years ago here in VA, and they always make
provisions for older cars, antiques, and the concept of "grandfathering in"
older cars. They never have to meet the current standards, just the standards
as of the time of manufacturing. Obama was just making an observation, not a
proposal. In Europe they do have some pretty strict standards that include
body rot. The subtle goal is to keep the auto industry on its toes, and
active.
We were in Switzerland in September for two weeks, and rented a car for about
half of the time. We drove all over Switzerland and used about 2/3s a tank of
gas. It was about 45 mpg. 1.8L engine, solid as a rock, quick handling.
This is the indirect result of the rust standards. Keeps the rustbuckets off
the road, and newer cars there.
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From: 6pack-bounces@autox.team.net [6pack-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
johnehorton@yahoo.com [johnehorton@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 4:28 PM
To: auto tox; TR6
Cc: jasont@sema.org; Bobby
Subject: [6pack] A quote I read that concernes us.
Hi all. I know off subject is frowned upon. This is really not completely
off subject.
I read an article from the 2007 New York times that they reported that Obama
testifying in the environmental committee, stated the due to pollution
problems Obama sees "no place on the roads for any car over 5 years old". He
further stated "eliminating older cars from the road will reduce emissions,
as they are all major causes of pollution".
This could be a major threat to our hobby. If registration is denied to
"older" cars we will loose the entire hobby and a major parts industry will be
out of business. Please pass this around
John H. 1976 TR6
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