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Any Other "Bipolar" Owners Here?

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Mickey Richaud

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All the friendly MG vs Triumph banter has me wondering: How many own both? (No comments on preferences, please!)

Mickey
 
Well, I don't own both now, but I have owned both at one time or another - does that count?
 
How about a Mini (BMC product like your MG) and a GT6?
 
I have a Sprite and a Triumph. It's almost an MG. Does that count?
 
Haven't owned any MG's. Do own one Triumph that MG owners wish they could claim as their own though. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I also own an English Ford. On my first visit to the British Motor Heritage Center at Gaydon, I did fall in love with an MG SA that was on display. A very pretty car.

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Always good to see other English Ford owners here, especially when they are in the same town! Since 1979 I have have driven MGBs. During that time I also had a Spitfire for a little while. The Spit was a MKl and pretty gutless. It put me off Triumphs for a while. 9 MGBs later, I am Driving a Morris Minor Traveller every day (Really gutless). I also have a Stag, a Spitfire, a Herald, and my '34 Model Y English Ford. It's funny how things come around. I don't have any preferences anymore. I'm just happy to be driving english cars!
Bruce
 
Always good to see other English Ford owners here, especially when they are in the same town! Since 1979 I have have driven MGBs. During that time I also had a Spitfire for a little while. The Spit was a MKl and pretty gutless. It put me off Triumphs for a while. 9 MGBs later, I am Driving a Morris Minor Traveller every day (Really gutless). I also have a Stag, a Spitfire, a Herald, and my '34 Model Y English Ford. I don't have any preferences anymore. I'm just happy to be driving english cars!
Bruce
 
Good to see that I posted twice, too!
 
My first car was a 1969 MGB. Sold it to get a '71 TR6. I also had a '73 TVR 2500M. I now have a '75 TR6 and still have a '74 TVR 2500M. I've had the second TVR for around 26 years. I't in need of a full restoration. I would like to own another B as long as it's a 69 and I can afford it.
 
As long as a Triumph and a Ginetta count.... then yes!

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I used to have a 1973 Midget 1275, and would love to own an MGB to go with the TR4a. I think that would be a nice complementary pairing.
Of course, a big Healey would be nice too!
Simon.
 
I have a 1962 TR3B and a 1952 MG TD. The TR was a 2 1/2 year restoration project. I had a 1960 TR3A in my teen years and always wanted another. I have been " on the road" for over 1 year. This year I acquired a MG TD, in running condition with a good frame and good wood. It is nice to be able to drive it without spending 2 years putting it together. Both are fun though the TR is alot faster. Gary
 
I too have owned both a MG and Triumph. I had a 67 MGB back in the early 70's. Always wanted a TR6. I thought they looked cooler. Well I started saving my pennies and finally 30 some years later I had enough to buy 1. A pearl white 73. Since its been so long since I had the MGB I can't honestly say if one is better than the other. I do know the TR6 is faster and sounds meaner. And oh yea it ain't a postive ground system with 2 6 volt batteries! I would mind having another MG. One with chrome bumpers and a 12 volt postive ground setup. But I'll probably be dead by the time I save up enough pennies. LOL
 
bcliff, didn't we just have this conversation a couple days ago? I guess I have both, if you count the Austin, but then again, I haven't even really sat in it let alone drive it... That being said, I have more Stags at my house right now than were at this year's conclave! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
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