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    Quote Originally Posted by Flip View Post
    Lotus.........
    Don't tell me you have an Elise!
    You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
    Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!

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    Indy - We've got a 67 MGB GT for sale, 1800. Delicious car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-441699193.htm

    The MX5 is a great car, over 750,000 sold (the biggest selling 'sports' car). Responsible for cars such as the Z3, Z4, CLK230 and the Boxter to name a few. We just sold a fantastic '06 RS 6 speed. HKS suspension, quality strut bracing and chassis bracing, sports exhaust and a beautifully formed carbon airbox, finished off with two top end Recaro seats. Sounded superb and handled sublimely. Granted the MkI's were the best, but Mazda haven't lost the plot and still produce a superb car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mashman View Post
    But it still looks like a hairdressers car...
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    and a 1275 MG midget that I have owned for 22 years.
    Just another leather clad Tinkerbell.
    The Wanker on the Fucking Harley is going for a ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    Indy - We've got a 67 MGB GT for sale, 1800. Delicious car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-441699193.htm
    Looks tidy

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    Indy - We've got a 67 MGB GT for sale, 1800. Delicious car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-441699193.htm

    The MX5 is a great car, over 750,000 sold (the biggest selling 'sports' car). Responsible for cars such as the Z3, Z4, CLK230 and the Boxter to name a few. We just sold a fantastic '06 RS 6 speed. HKS suspension, quality strut bracing and chassis bracing, sports exhaust and a beautifully formed carbon airbox, finished off with two top end Recaro seats. Sounded superb and handled sublimely. Granted the MkI's were the best, but Mazda haven't lost the plot and still produce a superb car.
    Why would someone sell that minter? I do prefer the convertibles but that is a very nice example! The 5-bearing B motors were a great performer if done right and could put out impressive HP and revs, just ask my Bro-in-law!

    It wasn't until we'd bought ours that we learned it was considered the best model and while the newer ones have more refinement and go just as well or better, ours is perfect for its role and price and I wouldn't want a new one.
    You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flip View Post
    and a 1275 MG midget that I have owned for 22 years.
    How green do my eyes look..? Although I wanted the wee Healey variant the Sprite, I loved both and would have either in an instant!
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    Why are MG Midgets so costly? I mean compared to B's they seem to cost a packet? I dare say there's a few less of them though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones View Post
    Why are MG Midgets so costly? I mean compared to B's they seem to cost a packet? I dare say there's a few less of them though.

    -Indy
    Partly that but the B wasn't really a good sports car and was built down to a cost which meant it was less than it could or should have been. The Midget/Sprite's were better at what they were intended to be, were instantly popular and remained so ever since. The main reason the B is mow a classic is sheer age and nostalgia for cars of that era.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    Partly that but the B wasn't really a good sports car and was built down to a cost which meant it was less than it could or should have been. The Midget/Sprite's were better at what they were intended to be, were instantly popular and remained so ever since. The main reason the B is mow a classic is sheer age and nostalgia for cars of that era.
    Sweet as, makes sense enough.

    'Crab still owns them all......

    Oh have you seen the MG 1800?

    http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/2011...00-mg-version/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones View Post
    Sweet as, makes sense enough.

    'Crab still owns them all......

    Oh have you seen the MG 1800?

    http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/2011...00-mg-version/

    -Indy
    You're preaching to the converted here, I always liked Te land crabs and wanted the 2200 six back when my Mum had her '66 Mk1. 1800. I also liked the 3ltr and Tasman/Kimberley's. And the 1100/1300's... Okay I was a sucker for Austins of most models...
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    How do you feel about Austin 7s?

    Ummm I also have one of those.
    Just another leather clad Tinkerbell.
    The Wanker on the Fucking Harley is going for a ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oblivion View Post
    Who needs reverse when you're only going in a straight line
    Sideways was an option ... occasionally ...

    The "ton" down Hokio beach was fun ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones View Post
    Why are MG Midgets so costly? I mean compared to B's they seem to cost a packet? I dare say there's a few less of them though.

    -Indy
    Because they were a basic low fun cost sports car. There are heaps of performance parts available. They had considerable track success and were a great car for private independent drivers. They also usually came with Cooper S motors which is a great wee motor for a sports car. Mine with a moderately worked 1275 will just do 102 mph on the front straight of Rupuna, which is flying for a 45 year old car.

    Don't get me wrong B's and GT's are also great cars.
    Just another leather clad Tinkerbell.
    The Wanker on the Fucking Harley is going for a ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flip View Post
    Because they were a basic low fun cost sports car. There are heaps of performance parts available. They had considerable track success and were a great car for private independent drivers. They also usually came with the Cooper S motor which is a great wee motor for a sports car.
    And raced "with enthusiam" ... and many didn't survive ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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