Chip et al:
Naw, actually, I came away from the drive with an even greater appreciation for
the charm of my car compared to an E-type. Austin Powers really ought to drive
a
'6 instead, baby, it's shag-a ... you know ...
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Chip19474@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 00-06-27 18:02:43 EDT, msecrest@erols.com writes:
>
> << His 4.2 liter E-type is immaculately prepared, and quick with the
> various modifications he's done ... such as replacing the Z-S carbs with
> a triple SU H6 setup ... (which is not really a modification for this
> car). The car has all the power you could ever want. Need to pass?
> You're around the guy in a few seconds, and the motor isn't even
> breaking a sweat. Then, as you approach a hill, you're tempted to go up
> it faster than you were going before ... just because you can.
> Ride-wise, the car is very smooth, sticks nicely, and is really very
> quiet, without the rattles that Triumph folks are used to. >>
>
> Martin,
>
> For a moment there, I thought we were losing you to our upscale British
> cousins!!!
>
> I haven't been behind the wheel of an E Type for a long time - about 28 years
> - and, hard as I try, I can't remember what it was like (although I'm sure it
> was great)....thanks for the report and, YES - the Skyline Drive & Parkway
> are beautiful roads.....been there a couple of times when friends of ours
> lived in Richmond, VA.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chip Krout
> '76 TR6 CF57822U (restoration underway)
> '70 Spit Mk3 FDU78512L (basking in the sun!)
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