Andrew Mace wrote:
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> On Thu, 4 Dec 1997 TRBILBO@aol.com wrote:
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> > Why would a sef respecting Triumph driver drive a Z? Kinda like driving a
> > ...shudder...Miata isn't it.?? Just thought I'd stir the pot a bit...smile.
> >
> > Bill Burroughs, So West VTR National Rep...
>
> At risk of impeachment and other repercussions from the following
> statement, I will offer that the early 240Z is one heck of a fun car to
> drive. Kind of half-way between a GT6 and an E-type Coupe'. Also not a
> bad-looking car at all (once you get past the diamond-pleating on some of
> the interior -- not the car's best feature). And, there are "licensed"
> Hitachi-SU carburetors to make a Triumph owner feel at home under the
> hood.
>
> As a counterpoint to the above, I will offer that one might wish to ignore
> ANY model after the original 240Z: 260, 280, ZX, ANY 2+2.... ;-)
>
> --Andy
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Yeah, people are starting to restore these cars. Someone in my neighborhood
has got a
nice looking orange 240Z.
I would note, however, despite the first Z's resemblance to the GT6, the latter
was the
predecessor ... by a long shot.
--
Martin Secrest
73 GT6
74 Spitfire
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