British Cars

[sithot]

I've had a couple of interesting British cars come my way over the past few years whilst hanging out at an established British car restoration shop. I've seen some of the finest restorations of E-Types and other rarely seen cars like a '57 Lemans 24 AC ACE Bristol. Some of these were brought back from the grave. One was considered too far gone but the owner wouldn't hear of it. It's spectacular now but of course that came at a price. It was a money is no object restoration.

All of these cars are interesting even if I've seen the ugly side of ownership. They're not all bad but many seem to have had bad owners. That seems to be the fate of inexpensive sports cars. All electrical issues I've seen have been the work of ham fisted mechanics or ignorant owners. (Remember, ignorance is curable, stupidity is not)

A couple of superb TR250's and I have crossed paths as well as the TR6, MGB and other Triumphs like a GT6 (SMALL!) and a real favorite, a RHD TR3.

Now an MGA has popped up as has a TR4 with Surrey Top. The TR4 is my favorite of the series. Gionvanni Michelotti did a magnificent job.

Last but not least a very well sorted +4 Morgan.

I'm leaning toward the TR4 just because it has more "wheaties" and offers up a lot of choices when it comes to modifications. The MGA is a classic though and is a tough one to overlook especially since the SO likes it a lot. It's beautiful sitting still.

Up to this point doing nothing has been SOP for these temptations but it may be time.

[Frankr]

This guy is selling some of his own cars too. https://www.gassmanautomotive.com/ca...3-triumph-tr4/

[62S-R-S]

What to make of a mid 60s mini if you can find a clean one ? Have not driven one..


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[StephenAcworth]

I've had a '59 Frogeye Sprite and a TR3A ... both of which were fun to drive on narrow twisty roads ... both long gone. Always hankered after a TR4 ... GT6 LeMans Fastback would have been fun ...

[tcave]

60's mini are fun to drive. I've got a 64 Morris Cooper. Won't go that fast but handles as good as anything,
a great car. Fairly simple to work on. As with everything from the 60's rusts like you wouldn't believe

[Xavier PJB]

I had several Minis (classic) 850 and 1000 all carbs. Very cool car. One of the coolest I should say. Go and get one, you will always wear a big smile with it. Cheap to maintain.

A Midget MG Blaze 1973 (RWA) also. Small, so fun to drive.

Owned several MGB GT from 1967 to 1973 - still have a 1970 a bit prep for track. I like the body shape of it, and very cool to drive, but a bit "old" even in the 70's. Cheap to maintain and very robust.
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[928cs]

I've had a couple of interesting British cars come my way over the past few years whilst hanging out at an established British car restoration shop. I've seen some of the finest restorations of E-Types and other rarely seen cars like a '57 Lemans 24 AC ACE Bristol. Some of these were brought back from the grave. One was considered too far gone but the owner wouldn't hear of it. It's spectacular now but of course that came at a price. It was a money is no object restoration.

All of these cars are interesting even if I've seen the ugly side of ownership. They're not all bad but many seem to have had bad owners. That seems to be the fate of inexpensive sports cars. All electrical issues I've seen have been the work of ham fisted mechanics or ignorant owners. (Remember, ignorance is curable, stupidity is not)

A couple of superb TR250's and I have crossed paths as well as the TR6, MGB and other Triumphs like a GT6 (SMALL!) and a real favorite, a RHD TR3.

Now an MGA has popped up as has a TR4 with Surrey Top. The TR4 is my favorite of the series. Gionvanni Michelotti did a magnificent job.

Last but not least a very well sorted +4 Morgan.

I'm leaning toward the TR4 just because it has more "wheaties" and offers up a lot of choices when it comes to modifications. The MGA is a classic though and is a tough one to overlook especially since the SO likes it a lot. It's beautiful sitting still.

Up to this point doing nothing has been SOP for these temptations but it may be time.

I would love to hear and see about the AC Ace Le Mans.
A friend of mine owns a real one too, Ex-Le Mans and Tour de France in period, with a special bodywork.

A Classic Mini is a great car, ideal for a crazy dog like I was at 18. I loved mine, and girls liked it too.
I miss the no-assistance of any kind experience.

[62S-R-S]

I would love to hear and see about the AC Ace Le Mans.
A friend of mine owns a real one too, Ex-Le Mans and Tour de France in period, with a special bodywork.

A Classic Mini is a great car, ideal for a crazy dog like I was at 18. I loved mine, and girls liked it too.
I miss the no-assistance of any kind experience.

@#!

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[geneulm]

If there were such a thing as an r-gruppe gt6, I've put one together. Seems a lot faster than it is. Has lots of drama. But SMALL! Same car I drove as a teen when staying with my aunt and uncle in Seattle in the late 70sIMG_5237.jpgIMG_5236.jpgIMG_5238.jpgIMG_5241.jpg[ATTACH=CONFIG]

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[911MRP]

We didn’t make many of these Lotus 340R — quite an interesting variation the Lotus Elise so nice to see a group of seven together and have a chat to the owners several who said they had bought and had them from brand new

https://www.goodwood.com/grr/event-c...s-were-broken/

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Steve