We had a Mini night on UK TV a while ago to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
One of the programs featured Gordon Murray (McLaren F1) saying it was the
most hateful car ever and taking a sledgehammer and an axe to one. I always
did think he looked a dodgy character with that moustache and raincoat.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>; Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 1999 2:14 AM
Subject: LBC Sighting - Bad News
> Tonights episode of King of Queens was pretty sad. It featured a really
> nice looking RHD Austin Mini. However instead of treating the car like
> the classic it is - they made it a joke. It was supposedly made in
> Luxembourg and had no power. Obviously the writers have no appreciation
> for classic LBC's. The dad (Jerry Stiller) gave it as a present for Xmas.
> They hated it - it was ridiculous. One comment - "I am a teamster, how
> can I show up for work in this?"
>
> Sorry - it really irked me.
>
> Larry
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
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