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Post by baggins on Mar 28, 2019 12:46:08 GMT
Um, the Spifire was a convertible so nothing to rot around the rear window. The rest of it rotted like a pair of my old pants. Maybe it was the GT6 then :/ Yep, GT6 was a sort of mini e-type coupe. Fixed roof. They were lovely. |
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Post by aghast on Mar 28, 2019 23:50:15 GMT
Contrary to what all the purists think, I liked the look of the 1970s rubber bumpers on the MGB. Apart from the bit around the lights, where it looked like every expense had been spared in getting them to fit neatly. I had a BGT, 1974, first of the rubber bumpers I think. Lovely. Until I raced something down the M32 and put a con rod through the block. Fortunately, they shared the same 1.8 engine as things like Morris etc so straight swap. The rubber bumpers changed it, with a quick fix, from looking like a dated 1960s car to a contemporary 1970s model, all for £50 and a bit of glue. But the rear treatment was shocking.   |
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Post by aghast on Mar 28, 2019 23:57:37 GMT
There's a really interesting website for those interested in the sad history of British Leyland/Triumph/Rover, which explores the history of the models, the developments that never made it because of lack of money, and lots more besides. This link is all about MG, but the home page gets you to all the other marvels, such as the Allegro and the Ambassador. www.aronline.co.uk/cars/mg-cars/mgb/ |
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