I remember long ago when I had to get my TR4A smogged and certified. I took
it to a mechanic that knew these cars. He'd fiddle with it and it would
pass. I also remember him telling me that the car passed smog inspection but
was probably one of the dirtiest cars on the road. I suspect CA, TR owners
have the most to worry about regarding "progressive" legislation. We CAs love
to be on the "cutting edge"....I can't help but wonder, too, that there are
many old car enthusiasts across car lines. When or if push comes to shove, TR
folks could align themselves with Chevrolet, Ford, etc enthusiasts to help
block unwelcome legislation. I wonder how many old car enthusiasts are out
there, especially in CA? Also, it would be interesting to know how many
legislators/politicians have vintage cars.
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From: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Sent:
Thursday, August 20, 2009 3:52:05 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Reality check
> I ask
because when such programs are being considered, the
> nay-sayers always come
out of the woodwork with tales of how
> the government would come and take
our cars.
As I assume you know, Joe, the CARS (aka Cash for Clunkers) program
specifically excludes cars as old as even the newest Triumph. However,
there
was a big spread in the LA Times just the other day, bemoaning how
'stupid'
that was, and how unreasonable that "special interests" had gotten
that
exclusion inserted. It also talked at some length about how badly our
old
cars pollute.
You're right, they haven't come for us yet; but it could still
happen. At
least once a year, there is a bill introduced to the CA
legislature that
tries to reduce pollution from old cars. And all it would
take is applying
new car emission standards to force all Triumphs off the
road.
-- Randall
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