Nope. Its usually someone in an MGB asking, "Is that a Pontiac?" ;^))
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Randall [mailto:randallyoung@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 11:47 AM
Cc: Triumph list
Subject: Re: Triumphs vs. MGs...whatsa scoop?
Mark :
Your thoughtful piece brought an old question to mind :
When you are driving the MGA, does anyone ever ask you "Is that a
Triumph" ? <g>
Randall
59 TR3A
MPRICE@KeystoneSystems.com wrote:
>
> Ken
> I won't try to speak for others. I love the Triumphs. Someday, budgets and
> kids permitting I'll get my TR3, and GT6. (My son wants a spit.)Meanwhile
> I'll work on the one model I really love. TR250s. But I must admit, I do
own
> an MG too. A 1958 MGA... made back when they had real frames and a classic
> roadster body style. Its not fast or powerful, but it is fun to drive (big
> criteria) and IMHO a beautiful car to look at. I don't like the MGBs or
> others that followed. Even if they put V8s in. I think they are too
> ubiquitous.
>
> Both Marques are subject to rust, but I think that with the Triumphs, with
a
> separate frame, someone like me can have a reasonable chance of restoring
a
> car.
>
> But, like everything else, we have our own preferences for any one of a
> number of different reasons. If you're looking for power you can find all
> kinds of ways to put more ponys to the wheels. Regardless of what kind of
> car you do it to. If you're looking for something fun and unique,
something
> that will turn heads, something your kids want you to will to them
> (yeah....like that's going to happen) you can't go wrong with a Triumph.
And
> yes, I think the average Triumph has enough power for what I want to
> do.....so far. (Wait a year or two.)
>
> But welcome...
> Mark
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