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HildaBilda

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Hi All. Thanks for letting me join the forums.

I am a new owner of a lovely little 1979 MGB GT in Tartan Red with a chrome bumper conversion. A first venture into the world of British Classic cars after decades playing around with aircooled VWs.

I am slowly working my way through checking everything on the car and finding out why my father (now in his 80s) exclaimed “NO Don’t Do It. There’s a reason British Leyland went out of business!!!” when I told him I was buying the MGB.

Too late!! Nostalgia got the better of me and memories of rattling around in my his Morris 1100, Austin Avenger, Maxi, Allegro and Morris Oxford took over (he had terrible taste in cars but patriotic in his choices if nothing else).

Anyway I’m in the club now and have a feeling it will be difficult to get out!!! Let the fun begin.
 
And a good Yankee welcome to you! "There’s a reason British Leyland went out of business!!!” That is *funny*!

You're going to enjoy that GT - post a few photos when you get a chance.

Must say I agree with your father's patriotic choices. My own dad, back in the 1940s and '50s, would only trust Nash, Hudson, and eventually the American Motors Co. If you know the stories about George W. Mason, you understand; he wouldn't take lunch in the Executive Suite - he'd always join the factory guys in the cafeteria.

Right now I'm caring for a 1957 Morris Traveller. Great little car, and a bit of British history.

Good to have you with us!

Tom M.
 
welcome and, great project! (and of course your father was right)
 
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