>come on guys; lighten up
>let's see:
>'78 B vs. '70 B
>less power, higher ride height, uglier dash(opinion!), damned emissions
>control
>
>
>If one were to purchase a later model B and upgrade like Ken Roach says,
then
>you would have spent way more than if you just purchased a nice chrome
>bumper ed car in the first place:
>Replacing front cross member
>"Ron Hopkinson" style sway bar
That's an option though. Lowering the car via springs should better handling.
>I have no problem with rubber bumper Bs. It's just fact that the chrome
>bumper
>models are better; hands down. You see, those Brits drink warm beer.
>Couple warm
>beer with a tightening automobile market and tightened restrictions by
>government
>and you have a disaster on yer hands.
How are they "better" - lets consider that many chrome models are either:
1) rusted to oblivion, and therefore inexpensive
2) in decent shape, and commanding $3000+
3) in restored shape, and commanding $5000+
whereas I got a nice, decent 78 B with little rust, some stupid ignition
problems, etc for $800, plus $150 for tow.
so far I have spent $20 on the car in repairs. it runs now.
>Of course, all of the above statements are fact and no opinion; we
Uhm, shouldn't that be reversed?
>all know the MGA is the most beautiful car British Leyland made. Now,
Yup. BL really knew what... hey, wait a second! BL wasn't around until the
70s! =)
Aah, well! Nothing beats the styling of old #1 anyway. THAT's a car I'd
drive around! =)
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