Geesh Bill, aren't you laying it on a little thick? the "high water mark
of MG design"?, "zenith of our marque's history"? "enlighten the poor
souls on the true path?"
Besides the funier,smarter, more handsome members of this list are
driving Midgets.
Greg (funier,smarter, and more handsome than you average bear)
'61 Midget
Safety Fast (well ok, not really all that fast in a 948cc Midget)
Bill Eastman wrote:
> Simon:
>
> Congratulations on your new purchase. We fellow MGA custodians
> complement
> you on letting good taste win out over peer pressure and add "the high
>
> water mark of MG design" to your family.
>
> You will find that we MGA people are, as a rule, more fun, smarter,
> and
> more handsome than the rest of the list members. You will also find
> that
> we tend to be unfairly persecuted by the owners of newer machinery who
> have
> yet to be fully understand the MGA's position at the zenith of our
> marque's
> history. I hate to think it of such a noble group but this behavior
> could
> be driven by that base emotion jealousy. As a member of our elite
> group,
> you must do your best to humour these poor souls and continue, in
> subtle
> ways, to enlighten them on the true path.
>
> So congratulations again on your choice in motoring companions but
> above
> all take to heart the following advice. MGA's were meant to be driven
> and
> the great spirits of MG, Kimber, MOWOG, and Lucas the dark prince,
> look
> down upon those who polish more than drive and will smite the heathens
> who
> trailer their charges to car shows. Their wrath knows no bounds so
> you
> would do well to drive the MGA whenever the opportunity arises.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Eastman
> 61 MGA presently enshrined in the garage awaiting the retreat of the
> evil
> salt demons.
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