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Just to take our minds off the war in Iraq, I thought a listing of current MCO member's other british marques might be in order. Although I love my MCS, my first love is all things MG. I currently own an MGC and an MGA, both roadsters. Past Brits included a Lotus Elan +2 (original Avenger's type). Beautiful but very fragile.
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BLUBELLE - 9/02 production 2003 MCS IB /W 1,2,3 pkgs, Lapis blue interior, Chrome Trim, Magnecors, NGK Iridium IX, Alta 15% Pulley and CAI, Unichip, Scorpion cat-back,Skid Plate, Rear Fogs, H&R RSS Coilovers, Mini-Madness rear suspension poly bushings, RDR Control Arms and Swaybar, PowerGrids end links. Motoring since 10/18/02. I V-1, do you?
After I joined MCO and began reading the boards, I became curiousabout what the ratio of the origins of interest in the Cooper. I know I come from the "Brit-nut" perspective and have loved Minis for over 20 years. But the more I read, the more I noticed there was a definite BMW influence in here as well.
I was thinking from a Brit perspective that a person could buy a MCS, a Jag S Type-R and a Miata and have a pretty decent rendition of a well stocked British garage circa 1968.
After I joined MCO and began reading the boards, I became curiousabout what the ratio of the origins of interest in the Cooper. I know I come from the "Brit-nut" perspective and have loved Minis for over 20 years. But the more I read, the more I noticed there was a definite BMW influence in here as well.
I was thinking from a Brit perspective that a person could buy a MCS, a Jag S Type-R and a Miata and have a pretty decent rendition of a well stocked British garage circa 1968.
1999 Land Rover
1974 Land Rover
1967 Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S
Plus a Japanese Truck and a German Convertable
In the past I have owned: (Brit cars only...)
1964 Spitfire (first car)
Various Triumph TR's and one Stag
Austin Healy 3000
About 14 other Mini's (from 850's to 1275's but mostly parts cars for the race car)
Apart from my nearly delivered MCS ... my other British cars were
19?? Mother gave me a Morris Minor 1000 - traded very soon for ....
1968 Mini Cooper S 1275
1971 Triumph GT6
1973 Lotus Europa JPS Big Valve
1974 Lotus Elan S4
1975 Lotus Europa Big Valve
Then lived in the Middle East, Toyotas, Jeeps and even a VW without A/C.
We currently have a 1960 Morris Minor Traveller, and have had a 1971 MGBGT in the past. We also entered a 1962 Austin Mini Cooper S in tthe 1998 Monte C arlo Historique Rallye, and the next year a 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina.
But I'm looking forward to my MCS due in a few weeks with even greater enthusiasm. Lots of plans for graduated mods over the summer. Many thanks to all who have sharedd their experience in this area!
I still have my 67 Cooper S (in excellent original condition) and a restored 64 E-Type Convertible! Want to sell the Jag though. My MCS is the most fun!
Hi Everyone! I've owned a 1957 MGA (Red w/wires) and 1974 TR6 (Emerald Green w/Overdrive). I've also owned a 1956 VW Bug w/Oval Window and Semaphores) and a 1964 VW Bug (leather and wood). I'm still holding out for my 1947 Bentley Mark V Cabriolet.
I own some pieces of British cars as well.Hey,if everybody chipped in the parts of British cars that they own,or owned,do you think we could construct a kind of British car Frankenstein?
I'm also a member of Delaware Valley Triumphs.Guess I will be showing up to meetings in a Mini now.
Hmmm....had a '66 Ford Cortina Wagon...sky blue...great surf wagon, when it ran! Tee hee! I LOVED that little beast. Mother-in-law owns a '55 Jag XK140, original owner...and I covet it and I WILL HAVE IT SOMEDAY!!! Muwahahahahaha!!!
Don't want to sound like a smart arse but thought I should clear something up. There is no such thing as an Austin Martin. Its called an Aston Martin. I can see where the Austin bit came from as they used to be a big car company. I have owned a few British cars but thats not surprising considering I live here. My dad was just reading this and was impressed with some of the cars owned by you lot. He always goes on and on about his old Triumph he had b4 i was born. British cars aren't what they used to be. Only TVR and Lotus are still owned by British companys now. Bently and Rolls Royce have all be bought by Germans! My favourite car at the moment is a TVR Tuscan. Sexy.
Currently own a '73 Land Rover. Right hand drive, 6 cyl 109" SW named Mehetabel. She is currently disgruntled at the arrival of Priscilla (the MINI) in my life
Those 6 cylinder series rovers are always disgruntled!
I currently have a 1994 Land Rover Defender 90, and have had a 1968 Land Rover Series II A 88" (4-cylinder)
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