Now, I'm a recently reborn novice to the history and etiquette of the MG
persona, so I have to ask.
When at shows and events, I see cars with "The Last Open Road" decals on
their vehicle, and I have no idea what it is about.
So, with my flame proof suit on, I ask for guidance.
Tim
KGROWLER@aol.com wrote:
>
> Burt Levy unveiled the sequel to "The Last Open Road" last weekend at the
> Brian Redman Challenge (formerly Chicago Historics) race weekend at Elkhart
> Lake, Wisconsin. The "preview edition" of "Montezuma's Ferrari" was available
> directly from Burt complete with autograph and "Debut Weekend, Elkhart Lake,
> WI, July 23-25, 1999" stamp. Buddy, Julie, Old Man Finzio, Cal, Big Ed,
> Carson, Tommy, Charlie, Creighton, Skippy and the whole gang return with a
> supporting cast of British, Italian and German sports cars and pick up where
> TLOR left off. I've already read 2/3rds and it maintains the immense gearhead
> appeal of TLOR. Also found out that Burt has resumed publishing the original
> version of The Last Open Road. Much better than the stripped down St.
> Martin's Press version that was editted down in an attempt to broaden its
> appeal.
>
> The only factual error I found is in the "sponsor" section of the book where
> there are photos of many of the car types mentioned in the book. A photo of a
> pre-war Midget is identified as a TC. I am trying to backtrack and recheck
> exactly what model the car is - I met the owner at Twist's in 1994 when the
> MMM cars were featured. I think it's a J2 that saw police use in the 30's
> with the Lancashire Constablary. Doesn't detract from the literary effort
> though.
>
> I give it four Octagons
>
> Kim Tonry
> Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
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