Back in 1953, there were lots of places you could drive 40 (like any
secondary highway). And, FWIW, I've also read that TR2s 'reliably' got
30 mpg in everyday driving ! Of course, the small engines with small
carbs and tall skinny tires may have made a difference ! I believe the
same article said TR3s got 24-26 mpg under the same circumstances.
Randall
levilevi@home.com wrote:
>
> Just saw an amusing ad (an orginal for sale on ebay) that brags the TR2
> up as an economy car (along with it's "jet-like acceleration") that can
> get up to 45 mpg. The catch is that 45 mpg was achieved at a
> "continuous 40 mph". I suppose that might be true but where can you
> drive continuously for very long at 40 mph without getting run over?
> Wonder what my TR6 would get at 40 mph besides a ticket for going too
> slow?
>
> Bud
> 71TR6 CC57365
> 71TR6 CC65446
> 66TR4A CTC57806
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