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Re: British Car Quality

To: mgs@autox.team.net, edm107@psu.edu
Subject: Re: British Car Quality
From: kboetzer@auspex.com (Ken Boetzer)
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 09:39:39 -0700
> To All,
> 
> Since purchasing my first MGB as a restoration project last year I've
> heard quite a few comments on the quality of British cars (...flow
> through oil systems, etc., etc.). My question is, what really are the
> weak spots in the design and construction of British cars? Is it
> material quality? Poor design? Also, are there any parts that can be
> replaced with newer, improved parts? I would really like to hear a
> discussion of this.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> David Macedonia [edm107@psu.edu]
> Boalsburg, PA.
> 1966 MGB
> 

David,

Let's make this more managable by discussing the strengths of the British 
designs.

1) They look really nifty.
2) They often have a removable/replaceable top.
3) They often hold two people comfortably.
4) When they run well, they sound really nifty, and feel great to drive or ride 
in.
.
.
.
.
? Anyone have anything else to add?

;-)

Ken Boetzer

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