You know, in all candor, despite my well-documented preference for the
round-tail spits, the later models are very good looking and I actually
prefer the looks of the square-tail GT6's to the round tail ones, I think.
Like someone else said, they're all great in their own, unique ways.
Speaking of later GT6's, anyone catch that one on eBay in Nebraska? Very
pretty on the outside but I got some pictures of the engine and
undercarriage. Proceed with caution! Looks like some cracks or otherwise
rot in the front outrigger supports.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
To: "Aaron Martin" <aamartin@akl-co.nz.dhl.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: Hi everyone
>
> Aaron,
> It has arguably the best engine of all Spitfires (almost square design
bore vs. stroke and small main bearings make it rev higher
> without flying apart). The fact that it is an early round tail makes it
appeal to those of us who prefer the early models more than
> the redesigned "square tail" ones.
>
> But any Spit is better than no Spit so go ahead and get it. Just be sure
to register it into the Spitfire Database.
> http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
>
> Aaron Martin wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am new to the list, and new to Spit's, i own a TR7, and in a few weeks
> > i will be picking up my 1970 mk III spit, its been cleaned up with all
> > the rust taken out, i just need to slap the old thing back together.
> >
> > So whats everyone's opinion of the MK 3, is this a good one to get???
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