Personally, I think there's something about British cars (MG roadsters in
particular) that does something to American women. Some data points:
My Dad owned a '47 TC. I got more dates in High School as a result of that
car than anything else, and I never even drove it! But girls would see
that car (usually when Dad & I were outside tinkering with it), and get all
interested.
I have been propositioned in all manner of ways as a result of my '77
Midget. I have been flirted with, even though my wife was in the car with
me at the time!
(If I've already told this story, stop me...) I live in Central Ohio, land
of 4 wheel drive pickup trucks with hugely oversized "gumbo mudder" tires.
I was parked next to one of these behemoths one fine Saturday afternoon.
As I came out of the store, I encountered the owner of said behemoth,
along with his wife/girlfriend/?. He was a fairly big guy, but not
notable. She, however, was notable. Sweet face, a crown of red curls,
nice figure and shorts so short they were hardly worth wearing, but I
digress.
I heard the following conversation (quoted as accurately as I am able):
HE: Lookka here, Darlin (Darla?). What kinda man would drive a silly li'l
thang like that?
SHE: Shut up Billy! I think it's cute!
I just tipped my hat to the lady, got in, started the car (with the
appropriate blatt-crackle, and yes a 1500 can make that noise if it's tuned
properly) and drove off. Glancing in the rear view mirror, I could see
Billy standing there wondering what had just happened, while Darlin'/Darla
was standing on her toes waving good-bye.
I was wondering, do women driving MGs experience the same sort of thing?
Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net
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