Charlie Brown wrote:
>
> Joe,
>
> I just dialed it up again. This time I got the photos for the hpyer
> links. My previous attempts didn't show the photos on the home page. I
> just assumed the site was still under construction.
>
> All I can say is "Cool!". You've done a great job compiling the
> information which should assist Spitfire owners for a long time. I'm
> flattered you chose my car as the sample for Mk IV.
>
> It's always been my feeling that the Spitfire has been a sorely
> underated TRiumph. Over the years, many parts suppliers, and even other
> TR owners have looked down, albeit ever so slightly, on "those cute
> little cars". I think those feelings are starting to change. People are
> starting to realize the Spitfire is a fun and lively car to drive. I
> can't beat a TR6 in quarter-mile drag, but I've more than held my own
> against larger TRs at VTR gathering autocrosses. Hell, who want's to
> drive in a straight line anyway?
>
> The model was produced for 18 years. You don't sustain that kind of
> production run unless people are buying. Yes, they were cheap to buy,
> and many buyers even considered them "disposable". Now, fortunately,
> people are realizing they are worth restoring, modifying, and turning
> into a "real" car.
>
> Descending from my soap box,
> Charlie B.
> >
> > Charlie,
> > Have you looked at the Spit database
> > http://Home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html
> >
> > I figured you more than anybody else would send an EMAIL regarding the
> > site. BTY, stay tuned for some more "surprises" yet to come.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > --
> > "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible
> > to travel across the country coast to coast without seeing
> > anything." -- Charles Kuralt
Well hell Charlie, you're not only good lookin', but yer purty smart,
too. As for lines and design, my vote is that the Spitfire does "more
with less" than any other sports car. You can't beat Gino's design for
unfettered attractiveness. Now, a tired, stock Spit can be pretty
unexciting; throw on some wider light wheels, improve the breathing and
dress up the car, and you've plenty o'fun on a Sunday afternoon. My
mostly stock GT6 will still spank my Spit in a straight line, but then
again, the GT lugs 300 more pounds up front that certainly makes its
presence known. One great thing about both cars is ease of maintenance;
a lot of redundancy between them don't hurt either. Dang.. ... now that
I think about it, I've got the perfect sports car 1-2 combination.
Thanks, Charlie!
--
Martin "the Dork" Secrest
73 GT6
74 Spitfire
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