Bill S. wrote:
><<In that respect, I am somewhat envious of Triumph, Austin-Healy, and other
>marques for the rich racing heritage. It seems most of the MG's victories
>were from the pre-war cars and thats where they really made their name. >>
>
>Skye - MG's history wasn't much less distinguished than the other marques.
>EX 181 held land speed records in class, accomplished with a 300 bhp Twincam
>motor, until a few years ago when a GM car surpassed the times set in the
>fifties.
Two Stirling Moss quotes (one reported by a list member):
"Mr. Moss, what's the fastest car you've ever driven?"
S.M. "an MG"
and from the book "Jaguar Sports Racers":
S.M. "...Aston, Jaguar, MG, and some lessor marques"
-Keith Wheeler
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