Well in my opinion, the 73 - 74 chrome bumper B's are the best. They have
the fresh air vents, elbow rest on the door panels and got back to a real
glove box instead of the padded dash. So.....now that everyone has
expressed just about every year chrome bumper production, take your best
guess.
Bill
'59 ZB Magnette Varitone, '59 Farina Magnette, '59 A Rdstr, '70 BGT, '74
B Rdstr
and several other non LBC's
-----Original Message-----
From: Ericsmgs@aol.com <Ericsmgs@aol.com>
To: Lec089@aol.com <Lec089@aol.com>; mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: Best year BGT
>The best year BGT is the 67, say, like mine! British Racing Green, the
>works. 67 was the last year (according to purists) of the true British
>sports car, before export regulations started affecting the car, emissions
>equipment starting drowning the engines, and Ralph Nader started affecting
>all automobiles. The metal dash, toggle switches, 3-synchro with is short
>shift throws all make for a neat car. The unobvious mechanical differences
>such as the nitrided crank, double valve springs, double roller timing
chain
>and studded mains (ilo bolts) also make the engine just a bit tougher, too.
>And don't forget, last year for positive ground. Besides, the car just
looks
>great in BRG with wire wheels. Anyway, that's my opinion and I'm sticking
to
>it!
>
>Eric Swanger
>So many cars, so little time.....
>
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