Amen to that. I have also noticed that most of the activity is in the
Mid-East to East. Very rare to see an english car for sale around here
(California Central Coast). I have not seen one being parted out for at
least 10 years. More Rolls than Spridgets in this part of CA and it used to
be a sports car Mecca.
Larry Miller
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From: b-evans@ix.netcom.com <b-evans@ix.netcom.com>
To: GMari58175 <GMari58175@aol.com>
Cc: raylynchnj@mindspring.com <raylynchnj@mindspring.com>;
mdlempert@worldnet.att.net <mdlempert@worldnet.att.net>;
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Date: Monday, April 06, 1998 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: NJ Tire Mounts
>> Ray, We here in NJ (take that Bob Evans) are the luckiest
>
>You know, George, when it comes to Sprites, I am going to surprise you
>and agree with you 100% on this point. When compared with other areas
>of the country, we in California are not really involved with their cars
>as those in the snow and rust belt. Just look at the Austin-Healey Club
>of America membership and local/regional clubs. You will find them
>everywhere from Alabama to New York to Nebraska to Michigan. I am not
>sure how many members it has nationally, but there are only 116 in
>Calfornia, although it is the most populous state in th Union. Although
>California is home to the big gorilla of parts suppliers, there a dearth
>of shops that work on English cars.
>
>Why is there such a "lack of interest" in California. Probably for the
>same reason that so many people are drawn to California: the weather
>and the wide range of activities it offers. People have too much to
>choose from: the beaches, the mountains, the deserts, the continual
>organized sports programs from pre-school to professional, and drive-by
>shootings and high-speed pursuits. As a result, Californians don't seem
>to have the time to invest in SECs (small English cars). In the winter,
>they don't need to find an activity to keep them busy such as highly
>polishing wheel cylinders in their dank basement or garage.
>
>There is a certain irony is this, since in Southern California we have
>virtual year-around top-down weather that is the envy of so many. But
>you just don't see the SECs out there! What a pity. I would prefer
>more top-down cars and fewer "sports" teams filled with such poor
>sports.
>
>Bob Evans
>Anaheim, California
>
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