Ooops, Just check and it wasn't a 850 but a early '70s 124 Spyder. But the
engive WAS at the rear! With the gas tank between the seats and the engine!
Remember being somewhat scared by that setup but I guess I'm over it now!
:-)
As far as power goes, never got a chance to get the Spyder running (Some
kids found the car in the barn it was stored in and wrecked it :-( ). And
the Model A, had (actually still have) a 302 Ford V8 (5Liter) but never
found a car to put it in 'cause not long after that I was offered the TR6 by
my brother-in-law! And last summer, bought the Spit for my wife (OK, OK, I
admit, for me as well :-) ) as a wedding present.
Cheers
Steph
Ottawa, Canada
'69 Spit - Hers
'71 TR6 - Mine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
To: "Stephane St-Amant" <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>
Cc: "Laura Gharazeddine" <Laura.G@141.com>; "Terry Thompson"
<epharisto@yahoo.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 10:12
Subject: Re: Spit carb part & an unrelated story
> You made a Giant leap in class and power when you went from the Fiat to
the Model A! :)
>
> Joe
>
> Stephane St-Amant wrote:
> >
> > Funny, the Fiat 850 Spyder is the reason I'm into car right now. To
make a
> > long story short: From 850 Spyder to 1930 Ford Model A Street Rod to
Triumph
> > TR6/Spitfire. And I'm only 29!!! (But not for long anymore!!!) :-(
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