My friend and I are working together on an MGB and a Spit. The Spit
is much much easier to work on. Spits are a lot less expensive to
buy( 5 time for us). So far parts for the Spit have cost a lot less
too. The MGB is a more durable car. The Spit seems to hand better
than the MG. The MG seems to have more power. I personally like the
looks of the Spit better than the MG. I am tallish (6'2") and I find
the MG more cramped. It looks like there are more hop up parts
available for the MG. There are a lot more MGs in our area, that is
why I like the Spit. I like both cars. GOOD FUN!!!
Dave C
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From: Joe Curry [SMTP:spitlist@gte.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 1998 10:42 PM
To: Gano, Ken
Cc: Thomas A. Strange; lennon80@usa.net; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: MGB vs. Spitfire!!
Ken,
Do you really have to ask????
Joe Curry
Gano, Ken wrote:
>
> 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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