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Originally posted by DeltAlum
They were tough, but not as hard to get parts and service as they were reputed to be. There were pretty good dealers in Columbus. And, I was a kid then, so I really didn't mind that the heaters barely worked and the Lucas distributor caps and other electrical parts seemed like they were made out of paper mache' and would quit operating sometimes in the rain.
It was a surprise that you had to add 10 weight oil to the SU Carburators every month or so.
My first Austin Healey Sprite had a piece of plywood instead of a floorboard in the passenger side. The car cost a princely $850 used.
One of my favorite old lines is:
Q) Why do the British drink warm beer?
A) They all own Lucas refrigerators.
On the other hand, you could fill the gas tank with "high test" gas for less than $2.00.
But, boy were they fun. Great days!
ETA -- the second list is different than the cut and pasted one. Are they different years?
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I'm confused. Which is different?
And I am so damn happy that I don't have to put an additive into my gas because they modified the engine. Carbed cars are a hassle but I'm always amazed at how many things change in a car. I only have lap belts and the steering wheel looks like it may kill me if I ever got into an accident.
-Rudey