[TR] Relative values

[MMoore8425 at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/16/2007 12:00:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
auprichard at comcast.net writes:

That's  fine if you want an unreliable, uncomfortable, poorly-handling and 
potentially  unsafe car with 90-odd horse-power.





I have found in my years of owning and driving British cars that "upgrades"  
rarely improve reliability or handling. More likely they satisfy the 'boy 
racer"  desires of  the owners and the bottom line of the sellers of aftermarket  
equipment. I have two E Types which are excellent examples of this. Both  are 
fully restored. The 63 is absolutely stock in every detail. The 64 has every  
recommended upgrade to improve reliability and handling. The 63 is a very 
sweet  car to drive. You feel like you're part of the car. The 64 handles like a 
truck  by comparison. It corners flatter and accelerates harder. I don't spend 
much  time accelerating hard or trying to go around curves that fast. It 
depends on  what you want. I hotted up my TR3 when it was last restored and I'm 
sorry I  did it. I like stock best! 
This is not a common belief  I know, but there are many people  who think as 
I do, and especially serious collectors.
Best, Mike Moore 



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