So, what else can we do besides fight the regulations? If we don't want
these old cars to all become trailer queens, what can we do to get the fuel
mileage higher or CO lower? "Fun per gallon" isn't going to be much fun if
all our Healeys do is live in a trailer until show time. Even if collector
cars manage to stay exempt from state/federal emissions and gas mileage
requirements, we're still paying at the pump just like everyone else. A
3000 may be one of the prettiest cars ever made, but it's also a blast to
drive.
Compared with most medium and many smaller cars, our 3 liter, 150HP engine
is not particularly large. We're driving a fairly small car with a
modest-sized engine. In addition to tackling the regulatory issues, this
forum would be a good place to tackle the technical issues of getter better
gas mileage out of our cars.
- Tom
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 3:25 PM, David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I think we all are missing the point here. I will start by saying
> that the smog requirements on the newer cars is great, they are
> driven many miles and should be going thru a regular smog test. But
> there comes a point that the test becomes redicules. How many 70 and
> early 80 cars are there on the road. When was the last time you say a
> 80s Chrysler K series on the road. How many 78 MGBs have you seen as
> a regular driver, or a 67 Mustang. These cars are almost all in very
> good condition and are rarely driven. When we were having to smog
> the cars back as far as 1967 vehicle it was a major pain in the ass
> to get them to pass. If you really look at the big picture here if
> they get the foot in the door on smog tests on vehicles prior to 1975
> where do they stop. The next thing you no is that your $60,000.00
> Healey that will not pass a smog test is worthless since you cant
> drive it anymore.
>
> Next lets look at who is doing these smog tests. The techs are all
> very familiar with a 1998 what ever vehicle and if they are not sure
> there is a service manual that they can refer to. Now take you 1959
> Austin Healey or you 1967 Mustang into that same shop and see if they
> can tell you what is original and what isn't.
>
> This new law will make a impact on the entire classic car market.
> Everything from many Classic car insurance companys, parts
> suppliers, automotive detial supplies, auction companies and many
> many more.
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
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