Way to pick a non-controversial topic for your first post - not!!!
Seriously, from a distance of 20-35 years, the differences between
model years no longer seem so important. Sure, we all have our
favorites, but I think having ANY spit is generally more important than
having a certain model spit. Performance and reliability issues
are not that much different from model to model, at least not in
comparison with a modern car IMHO.
I like the round tails (pre 1971) for their vintage good looks and
the later square tails for their more modern good looks. The later
MK3s do have the advantage of a fold away top, instruments in front
of the driver and high back bucket seats, but they have the disadvantage
of losing a carb, or maybe's that a good thing. Unless you don't
live in North America.... and I'm beginning to think that you don't
based on your e-mail address ...never mind the instruments in front
of the driver and the single carb...
Anyway, we love 'em all and welcome to the list!
Greg Rowe
>From: Aaron Martin <aamartin@akl-co.nz.dhl.com>
>Reply-To: Aaron Martin <aamartin@akl-co.nz.dhl.com>
>To: spitfires@autox.team.net
>Subject: Hi everyone
>Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 11:38:50 -0800
>
>Hi all,
>
>I am new to the list, and new to Spit's, i own a TR7, and in a few weeks
>i will be picking up my 1970 mk III spit, its been cleaned up with all
>the rust taken out, i just need to slap the old thing back together.
>
>So whats everyone's opinion of the MK 3, is this a good one to get???
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