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martx-5 said:
Two very much alike cars, yet so different in character. I like what both of them have to offer. So, it's obvious that you need two sports cars.
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My Dad has a Miata for just this reason. Easy on the maintenance and reliable as all get out. He doesn't want to work on it...he wants to get in it and go. Has 100,00 miles on it now.

Knowing this, when he was looking for a sports car I suggested he steer clear of the older Brit cars....sorry guys. But, he did own a new TR7 when they first came out and traded it in on a new TR8....with a warranty :smile:

Nothing wrong with a newer, fun, low maintenance drop top. But nothing beats the Triumph character IMHO.
 
Mickey Richaud said:
Exactly one of the reasons I took on Tony's project MGB GT. But rather than simply restoring it, I'm dropping in a new GM 3.4 V6, 5 speed, and air conditioning. It'll be a nice alternative to the '73 B Tourer that we have.
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That's one way to go about it, I have a friend who put a Rover v-8 in a B-GT, he has a bugeye (and others) to tear around in, the GT was built as a tourer, tall rear end and air conditioning, it is still fast and fun, great car and great concept.

Greg
 
When I see a modern "roadster", I just figure the guy really wanted a TR4 but couldn't find one and had to settle for second best. When I see a green or blue haired old lady (usually about my age) driving a Miata, I surmise the TR4 wasn't even considered and the modern contraption was purpose bought.
 
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