Well, here's my list:
'77 MG Midget (got that) For carefree fun, not so rare or valuable that
I'm worried to drive/park it wherever, unique enough to get some
attention.
'58 MG ZB Magnette (believe it or not, got that, too, though it's really
my wife's car) Comfortable, fun to drive, no air conditioning, but
classy and anachrinistic enough to tickle me. Carries 4 adults and a
load of luggase as well!
Caterham 7 (someday) Preferably built by yours truly from one of the
kits, powered by (horrors!) a Saturn DOHC. (Sacrelige perhaps, but I
think Colin Chapman would have loved that powerplant. Largely aluminum
so light weight, unique manufacturing process, nicely tweakable, and
with a significant power-to-weight ratio.)
SAAB Sonett III (someday) Little bitty pocket rocket. Designed by a
refugee from the aircraft division and it looks it. Unusual engine
(V4), but parts availability is pretty good (the same powerplant is
still used in some Caterpillar forklifts, though powered by LPG or
propane), was a SERIOUS rally car in it's day, and is just plain wierd.
I actually have a list of cars that I decided on when I was 17, and I
wanted to own sometime during my life (though not necessarily all at the
same time):
MG TF
MG Midget (got it)
MGB GT
Fiat 124 Spyder (had one, loved it, had to sell it)
Fiat X-1/9 (had one, loved it, glad a friend owns it now)
Lotus Super 7 or Caterham 7
Lotus Europa
SAAB Sonett III
The Magnette wasn't on my list at 17, but my parents had owned one until
I was about 3, so I was too young when I first experienced the car to
really appreciate it. Now that I've driven one, it's on my list, and
it's a keeper!
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:52:03 EST
> From: Ajhsys@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Jag, now economy!
>
> In a message dated 1/13/00 9:15:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, lbcholt@one.net
> (Bill Holt) writes:
>
> << For $45,000, neither one. I'd take two or three LBC's and put the
> substantial balance in the "rainy day" fund. >>
>
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>
> I'm with you, Bill. I paid $45,000 for my house. (Er...the ex's house.) If
> I were looking for a new car, I might consider $13K for a new Ford Focus ZX3,
> which is doing great in the WRC rallies.
>
> I just bid on a 1990 Range Rover on eBay (Your Personal Trading Community).
> I had the first bid, and it said bidding started at $1000! So I bid $1100.
> I was outbid in about 5 minutes. (The blue book value is $13,000.) Hey, if
> I could get it for $1K, I wouldn't mind flying to Dallas, TX to pick it up.
> It's up to $8100 today, and the reserve hasn't been met.
>
> Let's see, a good stable would include a Spridget for nice days and
> autocrossing, a BGT for winter and really heavy rain, and maybe a Land Rover
> 88 for parts hauling. There may be room for a Jag for those "I'm in the mood
> for air conditioning and listening to tunes" days.
>
> The challenge: What 4 cars make up your "Perfect" garage? LBC content
> required. No more than 4 cars allowed. (C'mon...it's a slow day on the
> 'net!)
>
> Allen Hefner
> SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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