Okay guys-how crazy is this

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Or after I bought it

 

[vixen-mk2]

Thanks Jerry, very gracious.

As it turns out the trip was scrubbed rather to issues on the car that I discovered upon arrival. Bummer.

What where the issues with the car
Andrew

 

[IanF]

I've done a couple of long hwy drives in my '64 Mini. At first I thought it didn't have any sound deadening, but it turns out to have some. The engine is a 997 with twin SU's. It seems to have pretty short gearing (I'm in 4th gear by 40 mph), but it will still keep up with traffic without a problem. But the engine is screaming. After long drives my ears ring so I keep ear plugs with me. Keeping speeds at 45-50 is much more pleasant.

My car was purchased via Hemmings from a seller in SoCal and I had Heritage do the pre-inspection. I mused about driving it home to Philadelphia but they advised against it. Part of me wishes I had done the drive, but I can understand not recommending it. Regardless, I so wish I could do the 2016 Great Race from NorCal to Chicago, despite the noise.

 

[tdskip]

Glad you are enjoying her.

Andrew - lots of undisclosed rust.

 

[dklawson]

The noise issue is the main reason I do not drive my car to distant shows or even my office. With 10" wheels, and a 3.44 final drive, 65 MPH is 4000 RPM. Forget about talking to passengers or listening to the radio above 55 MPH. After an hour of driving at speed I am tired. However, I love taking the car around town.