[TR] [6pack] A quote I read that concernes us.

[jim hearn]

Say what you like but the more liberals control government (Federal and
State), the more older cars are threatened.

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From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ruffner, James A *HS
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:48 PM
To: johnehorton at yahoo.com; auto tox; TR6
Cc: Bobby; jasont at sema.org
Subject: Re: [6pack] A quote I read that concernes us.

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 at autox.team.net [6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
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johnehorton at yahoo.com [johnehorton at yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 4:28 PM
To: auto tox; TR6
Cc: jasont at 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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