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Re: Pinnacle of the Marque

To: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>
Subject: Re: Pinnacle of the Marque
From: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 21:09:40 +0000
Boy! I must be in MGB heaven.
I've got the 64 B and the 67 BGT Special.
Best of all worlds.

Cheers,
Dave Houser

Phil Bates wrote:
> 
> Actually, I'd say the pinnacle was in '67.  Not because I have a '67, I have
> a '67 because it is the pinnacle.  
> the reason I believe this is that it has:
> 1.  The tin dash with the cleanest gauge set-up compared to later years
> 2.  The 5 main bearing crank which should be stronger and last longer
> 3.  No emissions equipment, therefore the highest power ratings - '68
> started emmisions
> 
> Actually, any '65 thru '67 has all of these supposedly superior features.
> 
> I've heard that the 3 main engine is more free revving, and it may be (based
> on my MGA that has a 3 main B block)  If you like the 3 main engine, then the 
>'64
> would be the pinnacle.  It has the tin dash, no emissions, and those lovely
> pull door handles.

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