Brian:
I would be interested to know if you posted a similar question to the MG
list, and if so, what kind of response did you get?
kengano@advant.com
downstate illinois
1959 TR3A TS57756L
1959 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas A. Strange <jantoms@vbe.com>
To: lennon80@usa.net <lennon80@usa.net>
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 04, 1998 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: MGB vs. Spitfire!!
>
>Brian Furgalus wrote:
>>
>> I'm a HS Junior and am about to make the big purchase! I have decided
>> to buy a hobbby car to tinker with over the summer months, since I plan
>> to go into Automotive Engineering. This would be great experience! I
>> spoke to a prof. of the above mentioned, and he said the restoration of
>> either one of these cars would provide great background to the course.
>> So, it has been narrowed down by me to two cars. The Good ol' MGB, or
>> the Spit. I have bought many books on both, and have been doing
>> extensive research on and off the net, asking questions, etc. A friend
>> told me about this list, and suggested that I post my questions here.
>> So, my question. What do you guys/gals as an unbiased group, think of
>> these two cars? Parts availibility (specifically panels), ease of
>> repair (I'm sure that's where the Spit excels!), and overall comparison
>> of the two (build quality, fit/finish, reliability, fun factor, etc)
>> Thankyou for your time, Ladies and Geltlemen, and hope to hear from you
>> soon! Cheers, Brian Furgalus
>>
>> (PS- Could you please e-mail your messages to my personal mail address,
>> lennon80@usa.net? I I'm not a current subscriber to the list!)
>
>UNBIASED? ........ Here on the triumphs list??????????? I doubt it.
>Get the spitfire. Excellent peice of training material. Straight
>forward engineering, easy to work on, inexpensive parts (relatively) &
>fun to drive.
>
>Just MHO.
>
>Tom Strange, Classic Autosports Ltd., Appleton, Wi., 920-733-5013
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