Phil,
That quote was not mine!!!
Joe
Phil Ethier wrote:
>
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
>
> >Some of that might have to do with the fact that the TR7 wasn't designed to
> >be a convertible. Surprising considering the country of origin, but not
> >surprising at a time when it was believed proposed US rollover standards
> >would effectively ban convertibles.
>
> I never did understand that. The factory could sidestep such standards
> easily with a factory roll bar.
>
> Roadster buyers would gladly accept such a move, as the car looks racier.
> Jeep didn't have any probloems selling their vehicles because of the roll
> bars.
>
> Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
> 1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L
> LOON, MAC pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
> "It makes a nice noise when it goes faster"
> - 4-year-old Adam, upon seeing a bitmap of Grandma Susie's TR4.
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