From: IN%"smrm@coastalnet.com" "The Richards" 15-AUG-1997 07:37:32.78
>>I haven't bought into iron and steel having soul. Remember, MG's in their
>time
>>were a fun and cheap ride. They are still a fun and relatively cheap ride.
>(If
>>we all had more disposable income we wouldn't be on this list. We would be
>>some other list talking about our Healey's, Jag's, Lotus's etc.)
>Mmmm, I don't mean to be mean, but perhaps it is you who haven't any soul?
>Soul in a vehicle occurs when art melds with function, and is usually
>accomplished by a small number of designers with powerful personalities. .
>.not large numbers of designers with powerful computers! As for disposable
>income, speak for yourself. I have a B, a Jensen, and a Land-Rover, if I
>wanted a Healey, Jag or Lotus I could certainly have one -- though one or
>more of my 3 current cars would have to be sacrificed (or maybe I could talk
>my wife into losing her stupid Audi...).
> I think it is obvious that no one car 'speaks' to all people, but I can
>appreciate almost any older vehicle, be it German, British, or American. It
>may be that only an anachronism like a Morgan or Harley can translate soul
>into a modern ride. The world, and the purpose of cars in the world has
>changed.
> BTW, you should be so insecure about your rice burner, then those Harley
>guys wouldn't get to you ;-)
>Michael, New Bern,NC
Me thinks thou dost protest to much.
Beauty and function differ for everyone. We must share some idea of beauty and
function since we both have MG's. The point I was trying to make from the
beginning is to live and let live. Most of the bashing of other marques and
cars on this list is in fun. Occassionally, I detect some meaness or "a better
than thou attitude." For those people I say get a life.
Cheers
Ray in Indiana, PA
74' MGB
97' Subaru Outback
90' Cadillac
86' Honda Accord
80' Suzuki GS750
84' Gravely
93' Schwin Mt. bike
Tuition payments to CMU, Pitt, Penn State and IUP
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