03-07-2007, 03:21 PM
JAB993 wrote:
No, I was too young to pay much attention to mechanics - nice car to hear and see drive, but pretty scary generally in terms of safety.
As for Nostalgia, you are correct... people drool over 60's Mustangs, but if you try driving one of those monsters you can quickly outgrow the sentimentality.
Quote:Talking of Triumphs, do you recall the suspension that the Spitfire shared with the Herald; how those rear wheels tucked up under you when cornering, now that was scarey.
Owned a BMW 2002 "round-eye" (refers to the tail lights) now that was a great car; design, engine, ease of maintenance......German engineering again!
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be
No, I was too young to pay much attention to mechanics - nice car to hear and see drive, but pretty scary generally in terms of safety.
As for Nostalgia, you are correct... people drool over 60's Mustangs, but if you try driving one of those monsters you can quickly outgrow the sentimentality.