Conference terri::cars_uk

Dunno about these kW/tonne or whatever, but I do know that on a wet road last
Friday my E-type with (supposedly) 325 BHP and weighing around 30 cwt and on
205/70ER15 tyres with 6mm tread was all over the road if I squeezed the gas
pedal a bit too hard......

    Sorry folks, it has to be my car....
    
    
    
    Healey Frogeye, 1400 (100+bhp 'A' Series), Luminition, single 1.75" HS6,
    5-speed box, LSD, SPAX adjustables, competition ARB, 175/70 NCTs on 
    Minilites, Oil-cooler,  Leather seats (beige with red trim), in Healey
    Colorado Red.
    
    Chassis number HF7, regn: LSB9, 0-60 ~8secs, top-speed ~120 @6000RPM
    
    No contest. ;^)
    
    Laurie.

	Oh no, Laurie brown is noting from SUPER7 - thats DECpark.....


	and,


	It really must be my NG TC 3.5 V8


	Heather 

	The Marlin's out, it's a 2+2, and so's the 911 (any variant).  So,
	I'd have to go for one of:

	Caterham 7 - flying around roads in a shoebox appeals to me.
	Big Healey - the only "muscle" car that I like.

>>	The Marlin's out, it's a 2+2, and so's the 911 (any variant).  So,

the RS (lightweights) & the recent Clubsports are only 2 seaters

i'll agree with the Caterham tho'	:-)



...art 

    
    Ok, I've resisted long enough! :^)
    
    There is only one choice...
    
    A Marcos Mantula Spyder! Rarer than a Caterham (what isn't these days?), 
    a lot prettier (what isn't?) and a lot more civilised (possibly not
    quite as quick as some of the more extreme 7s though).
    
    Mark
    
    PS For real gut-wrenching performance though, Derek's 23 takes some
    beating, I've never experienced anything quite like that, except
    possibly driving the Marcos at 70mph with no front or rear windscreen.
    

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�	Oh no, Laurie brown is noting from SUPER7 - thats DECpark.....
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    Certainly is..... Hi Heather, thought I saw you the other day.

�	It really must be my NG TC 3.5 V8

    Ok, we'll agree to differ on that!

    Laurie.
    
    

    
   � Ok, we'll agree to differ on that!
    
    Come on Laurie, that most definitely is NOT in the spirit of CARS_UK!!!
    :^)
    
    Mark

MGA

Healey 3000

Marcos

Lotus Elan (old style) or is that a 2+2?

Lotus 7

and best car with no seats at all (yet!): Moss Roadster

Scott

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�   � Ok, we'll agree to differ on that!
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�    Come on Laurie, that most definitely is NOT in the spirit of CARS_UK!!!
�    :^)
    
    Sorry, I clean forgot. Must've thought I was in a different conference!
    
    Laurie.
    

	You're all wrong...

	Porsche 917.

356 Speedster...

Scott

	You mean the "James Dean" special?

James Dean's car was a 550 Spyder.  The 356 Speedster was, I think a slightly
earlier model, and somewhat different in shape.  A bit like a stretched beetle
(VW kind) with no roof and made to look nice, very nice...

Can provide piccies of both types of car for anyone interested.

Scott

>�	It really must be my NG TC 3.5 V8

 >   Ok, we'll agree to differ on that!

    Laurie,

	I could help to persuade you with a little trip, so you could 
	feel how much fun it is.


	Next time it's not forcast to rain?
    
    
	Heather

	PS, I have a spare leather flying helmet you can borrow

	1935ish Aston Martin 1.5 Litre would take a lot of beating
	as a 2 seater fun car - if you could afford it - which you
	can't.

	-John

My Landrover !!!

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�                    -< agree??????????is this a new word? >-

�	I could help to persuade you with a little trip, so you could 
�	feel how much fun it is.

    Heather, that's a lovely idea. I look forward to it. Let me know when
    and where, and hang-over permitting, I'll be there. A return favour
    could take some time however, as the Frog isn't in Reading, and isn't
    likely to be before my contract runs out. I'll promise a trip however,
    and you can put it on ice.
    
�	PS, I have a spare leather flying helmet you can borrow

    Think I might need it..... ;^)
    
    Laurie.

>                        -< Promise not to frighten me? >-


	What me???????


	Next time the weather forcasts doesn't mention rain - we are in the 
	process of getting a tonneau (sp?)


	Mind you, with no doors, and the wet weather gear on - you get quite 
	friendly when you climb in and out of the "window"!!!!!!!!!!


	Heather

	Another not well known 2 seats PORSHE the  914


	Philippe 

After having driven one now for 2 months+, I have to say the Alfa is one of the
most FUN cars I've ever owned.  And you can even cram a third person into the
luggage space behind the seats if necessary (E-type cushion fitted :-) ).

45 mpg, decent, although not startling performance, cruises all day at 75-80
without any trouble (except smokies ...) comfortable, even, dare I say it, sexy.

One complaint - it leaks in heavy rain onto my left leg.

Brian

	RE. -2

 >> Is the 914 the VW Porsche?  

  Yes and no in fact the 914 Build between 69 and 75 have 3 types:

	914/4	4 cylinders 1700 inj 	VW engine
	914-2	4 cylinders 2000 	VW engine
	914-6	6 cylinders 2200	Porsche

 I've got a 914/4 and it is a real fun car. A real 2 seater, not a 2+2 with
a mid_engined. 

	Philippe

    OK.
    
    You've all had enough time to come up with the correct answer.  I've
    owned a few of the cars mentioned and driven a few more.  The GT40 is
    the closest answer.  The correct one is the 427 Cobra.  A few were 
    sold in racing form but street legal (U.S.) and the toilet paper was
    of little use.  You couldn't lean forward to pick it up.
    
    I have to add that my wife will argue her MX5 against the lot.
    
    Bob