But of course you are absolutely right Andy!!!!!! (Does my having one
disqualify my vote?) 69 MGB roadster RULEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
Becky
AKBLACKLEY@aol.com wrote:
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> My 69 MGB is number 45 in a long list of cars I've had in the last 25 years,
> mostly British (MG, Triumph, Rover, Jaguar, Land Rover), but also BMWs Volvos,
> Alfas and so on. IMHO the Pinnacle of the MG Marque is....wait for it... the
> 69 MGB Roadster. Why? Well, because thats my current passion! Someday it might
> be a MGB V8 or TC, if per chance I happen to own such. I am sure that some
> expert on the history of the marque will exposit on why this or that model was
> best. The only reason I have a 69 is because it was available when I had the
> bug to buy another MGB and looked like a good deal. But on sober reflection I
> find that it is "..a very good year.." It was built by MG before Leyland could
> really interfere with it. It has wire wheels ( I bought eared knock offs from
> Nisonger recently, on sale for $19.77 each to give it the more classic look).
> It has the classic MGB looks: Chrome grille & bumpers, solid overiders, no
> side marker lights, no decals or Leyland badges, original style MG logo on the
> trunk. The seats recline, have head rests and are much more substantial that
> the earlier seats were. The top goes down (sorry GT owners, but thats just my
> personal must have) and I am using the Michellotti frame with a zip out rear
> window, but the old pack away frame is stored for future use. The smog
> equipment is gone, and not an issue here in Ohio (but stashed away for future
> use if...). The interior is not garish (all black!), IMHO, with just the right
> amount of chrome accent. Simple gear stick with a simple black ball on the
> carpeted trans tunnel, Very elegant. Sure, I like the metal dashes better, but
> my car came with a new dash cover, (and I didnt want to deal the conversion
> and the retention of the collaspable steering column was a consideration), and
> with it in place that new Abington Pillow looks damned good, by crackee. The
> steering wheel is the original wire spoked version, with the pretty red MG
> logo, but with the convenience of the more modern switch gear on the column.
> Yes indeed, the 69 was a very good year. Pinnacle? For me yes. Whats yours?
> Cheers, Andy Blackley
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