I suspect that a few of us who were fascinated to learn about
Griffiths in the early 1960's became lifelong Roadster enthusiasts.
Great memories, thanks!
Steve Landuyt
'69 2000
San Diego
Quoting Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow@comcast.net>:
> That was actually a Griffith. It was based on a TVR. They were ugly like
> bulldog is ugly - beautiful if you had acquired a taste for it. And yes,
> went like stink! You might laugh at it, but don't try to beat it.
>
> http://www.wirewheel.com/1965-GRIFFITH-SERIES-200-RACE-CAR.html
>
> Gordon Glasgow
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stephen E.
> Webber
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 5:54 PM
> To: Herb Petty; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Griffin
>
> A British built vehicle named a Griffin was built about 30 - 40 years ago,
> usually powered with a small Ford V-8 engine, like a 289 or 302. it was
> very light weight. Very ugly, but mighty fast.
>
> A better choice for comparison than a Peugeot.
>
> Steve W.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Herb Petty" <haabu@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 4:41 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Griffin
>
>
>> When the discussion about the Griffin ends,
>> folks might want to look at the emblem
>> for the French car, " Peugeot "
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