[TR] When to rebuild

[TeriAnn J. Wakeman]

On 3/11/13 6:49 AM, Alex&Janet Thomson wrote:
> I wonder if some industries were ahead of others when it came to engineering
> and providing long-term value and reliability.
You folks are missing a critical parameter.

British sports cars were the most fun to drive at and under the speed 
limit and are still amongst the best in that category.  One can have 
loads of fun in a stock bugeye Sprite or Spit and not exceed the speed 
limit. Get into a Carrara with its big tyres and advance computer aided 
suspension and you need to top 100 MPH before you begin to approach the 
fun you can have in a TR at less than half that speed.

The tyres may be skinny, power outclassed by new low end econo boxes and 
the suspension may be archaic but British sports cars are driver's cars. 
Cars that can give you a taste of classic European Millie Migila, The 
Monte Carlo rally  and racing the streets of the 17 mile drive in Carmel.

They can also provide a taste of classic motoring with a wool car 
blanket and a wicker lunch basket tied to the luggage rack over the boot.

These cars are not obsolete. No, they are for the few people who have 
not forgotten how to have fun driving at under 100 MPH and who want to 
engage in motoring and the world they are traveling through.  There is 
no texting while driving a classic British sports car.  You are driving 
and paying attention to everything around you.  Engaging in life.

No, not obsolete at all

TeriAnn