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65 Pontiac 2+2--421 CI, no power accessories, 3-speed floor shift--about the best I could do on 2d Lt pay. (For you sharp-eyed USAF vets, that's SAC base registration in the windshield.)
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65 Pontiac 2+2—421 CI, no power accessories, 3-speed floor shift—about the best I could do on 2d Lt pay. (For you sharp-eyed USAF vets, that's SAC base registration in the windshield.)
These cars being posted are bring up a lot of personal memories for me. When I was 15 (1965) my next door neighbor had one of these in Emerald green w/ white gut with a 4 speed.
The MG T series is a scope of body-on-frame. It's an open two-seater sports auto with next to no climate protection that was created by MG from 1936 to 1955. The arrangement series incorporated the MG TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, and MG TF Midget models. The last of these these models was the TF, was supplanted by the MGA. The TF name was restored in 2002 on the mid-engined MG TF sports auto.
MG TA Midget Manufacturer MG (Morris, later BMC) Production 1936–55 Assembly Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England Body and chassis Class Sports FR layout Powertrain Transmission 4-speed manual Dimensions Wheelbase 94 in (2,388 mm) Chronology Predecessor MG PB Successor MGA
Development and Improvement of the MGB began in any event as right on time as 1958 with the model know by its Abingdon codename; MG EX205. In structure the auto was an imaginative, present day plan in 1962, using a monocoque structure rather than the traditional body-on-frame construction utilized on both the MGA and MG T-types and the MGB's adversary, the Triumph TR series. However segments, for example, brakes and suspension were advancements of the prior 1955 MGA with the B-Series motor having its birthplaces in 1947. The lightweight outline lessened assembling costs while adding to in general vehicle quality. Twist up windows were standard, and an agreeable driver's compartment offered a lot of legroom. A package rack was fitted behind the seats. A sectioned MGB showing engine and gearbox configuration
The MGB accomplished a 0– 60 mph (97 km/h) time of a little more than 11 seconds. The three-bearing 1,798 cc B-Series engine created 95 hp (71 kW) at 5,400 rpm – redesigned in October 1964 to a five-bearing crankshaft. The larger part of MGBs were sent out to the US. In 1975 US-advertise MGB motors were de-tuned to meet emanation norms, ride tallness was expanded by an inch (25 mm), and unmistakable elastic guards were fitted to meet bumper gauges.
1968 MG C GT MGB GT V8 1973–1976 Body style 2-door coupe Powertrain Engine 3.5 L Rover V8
The MGB was one of the main autos to include controlled crumple zones designed to secure the driver and traveler in a 30 mph (48 km/h) affect with a resolute hindrance (200 ton). Nevertheless, the British AA motoring affiliation has portrayed the auto, in the same way as other exemplary models, as substantially less sheltered than current autos. The issue got open consideration following a 2013 case in which a driver in a contracted 1963 MGB was slaughtered in an impact with a taxi.
The handbuilt 2003-2005 MG XPower SV, carbon-fibre bodied MG SV and SV-R took MG into supercar territory. The 175mph SV-R was being delivered to customers at the time of the MG Sport & Racing administration. To September 2005, just 72 MG SVs had been built to a roadgoing condition. Wire Wheel in Florida always has some nice cars. This red one is probably the only one in the States
Extraordinarily tuned MGBs (counting some with aluminum panels) were super effective in international rivalry races, specifically in road competition events, scoring a Grand Touring category with victory in the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. Race circuit dashing wins in the Guards 1000 miles race at Brands Hatch in 1965 and at the 84-hour Marathon de la Route at the Nürburgring in 1966. MGBs likewise won the GT Category in the 1966 Targa Florio, the 1966 Spa 1000 and the 1967 Spa 1000 1965 MGB to FiA Appendix K Specification with period race modifications. Very similar to the cars that raced in the 1960s.
A restricted generation of 2,000 units of the RV8 was delivered by Rover in the 1990s. Notwithstanding the comparability in appearance to the roadster, the RV8 had under 5% sections compatibility with the first auto. MG RV8 Overview Production 1993–1995 Body and chassis Body style 2-seat sports/racer Powertrain Engine 3.9 L Rover V8
A non Reliable MG was the latest European and Australian MG that was framed from the parts of the former Rover Group volume auto generation business which BMW sold off in 2000 due to steady misfortunes and a declining market share. BMW had obtained the Rover Group from British Aerospace in 1994 and had since sold the Land Rover business to Ford, and split off the MINI business as another BMW auxiliary based in Cowley. MG Rover took control of the volume segment of the former Rover Group (itself the rest of the posterior of British Leyland, which thusly had its foundations in the even older British Motor Corporation, formerly Austin and Morris), which at this point comprised exclusively of the Longbridge assembly plant in Birmingham. Of the Rover Group's other two noteworthy plants; Solihull had as of now been stripped as a major aspect of the deal of Land Rover to Ford, while the Cowley and Swindon plants were held by BMW for the generation of the new MINI group of vehicles. As a major aspect of these progressions, all outstanding Rover volume generation at Cowley (basically now just the Rover 75 as the Rover 600/800 territories had just been ceased by this point), was moved to Longbridge, while MG Rover would be permitted to keep fabricating the original Mini at Longbridge until the point that the new MINI was propelled by BMW a year later.
Returning to America in 2014 MG TF with a front-engine/rear drive (They've been always rear/mid engine previously) layout and a soft-top design. A retractable hardtop will not be offered due to cost and complexity. Under the hood there will be a GM-sourced turbodiesel, a gasoline V6 engine, and a hybrid powertrain based on the system in SAIC’s Rowe 750. It Never happened...
2014 MG TF Concept
Now that Chinese automaker, Shanghai Auto (SAIC), is in control of the British MG the first USA rumored model to be offered was the 2014 MG TF. MG and SAIC have almost decided to provide the Mazda Miata with a little competition which could mean trouble for Mazda. It's said that MG has begun work on a new two-seater sports car to succeed the MG TF, and it will arrive before the end of the decade. Can it be in the year 2020, perhaps???? MG E-Motion Concept: Set For Production In 2020? MG E-Motion Concept MG E-Motion confirms new EV sports car on the way and it can debut in 2020.
The last time the brand made a sports auto was by of the means Rover MGF and MGTF. Landing on the scene in 1995 as the MGF, it was mid-engined, rear wheel drive, and rapidly turned into the smash hit sports auto in Britain (they sold a reasonable amount, as well). This was each of the an awesome begin, yet an auto frequently thumped for being somewhat top overwhelming and delicate; also temperamental because of productive head gasket issues and inquisitive hydra gas suspension. MG F/TF Mid/Rear Engine model 1995-2005
Accordingly it spent the vast majority of its time span of usability endeavoring to legitimize itself by getting continuously increasingly hard, which in the end brought about the MGTF [pictured above] in 2002. A change on all fronts, beyond any doubt, however it made a difference for little when MG went into receivership only a couple of years after the fact in 2005. MGF XPower 500
So why uncover the past and come back to creating sports autos in an atmosphere that doesn't request appear to need them? All things considered, as Chinese carmakers want to go up against the European market in the coming years, MG gives a to some degree commonplace name and face that could help in deals — especially in the UK. Creating a roadster, as Jingfeng brings up, could be the ticket to recreating MG's British image personality — regardless of whether they're presently situated in Shanghai. MG Sport & Racing MG-Lola EX257 The car that could have saved it all...
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Certainly not one of the all time greats but the '62 Olds Starfire was a beautiful car. The cars that GM produced for the '61-'62 model years were outstanding. They ruled the world back then. How times have changed.
While GM was producing gorgeous cars in 1962, Plymouth was producing this monstrosity. One of my high school buddies had this car in white. Ugly as a dogs ***, but man could it go anywhere in the snow. In upstate NY, we never got stuck.
While GM was producing gorgeous cars in 1962, Plymouth was producing this monstrosity. One of my high school buddies had this car in white. Ugly as a dogs ***, but man could it go anywhere in the snow. In upstate NY, we never got stuck.
A friend of mine had one of those. 3-speed on the floor with the durable Slant Six engine. I think the Dodge Lancer was even uglier. Sort of an interesting car by today's standards.
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Love that red Nash Healy. What is the black car in the driveway?
That is a Jensen Interceptor....British with a Chrysler 440 V8. Beautiful car...but most you see are beat to hell and rusted out. They didn't like the tin worm.
Love the Nash Healey also, The black car is a Jensen Intercepter, I believe. Jensen Healy was a 2 seat convertible produce around 1968 - 1974? after British Leyland killed the Healey because they didn't want to continue paying royalties to Donald Healey. The Jensen Healey was the brainchild of Kjell Qvale, Donald Healey and Jensen coach who assembled the Austin healey.
Never received well by the Porsche crowd. You used to be able to pick these up "on the cheap" a few years ago. Even Tom Cruise couldn't bring them back to life...
Growing up in the early 60's, the car that struck me hard at that time was the new Ford GT40. It was a car that was about to turn the sports car racing world upside down and it was all American (well okay almost). It represented everything to a young automotive enthusiast and aspiring designer you could possibly want in the ultimate sports car; power, durability, grace, and a big honking American made V-8 engine - in the back!
Then a few years later in the late 60’s, came along what I then and now consider to be the most beautiful car ever designed, the Lamborghini Miura. I have always been amazed at just how similar the two cars were, almost as if the Miura were an exotic younger sister of the GT40. I can also remember when they were selling for ~ $40k...
Growing up in the early 60's, the car that struck me hard at that time was the new Ford GT40. It was a car that was about to turn the sports car racing world upside down and it was all American (well okay almost). It represented everything to a young automotive enthusiast and aspiring designer you could possibly want in the ultimate sports car; power, durability, grace, and a big honking American made V-8 engine - in the back!
Then a few years later in the late 60’s, came along what I then and now consider to be the most beautiful car ever designed, the Lamborghini Miura. I have always been amazed at just how similar the two cars were, almost as if the Miura were an exotic younger sister of the GT40. I can also remember when they were selling for ~ $40k...
GUSTO
The Miura has popped up on this list a number of times..... beautiful car. Not bad for a company that started out making tractors..... Jay Leno had a Miura on one of his Jay Leno's Garage shows, do a YouTube search and check it out.
Yes it was. I know of a survivor in the same colors as the one pictured. I'll post pictures and details on Wednesday.
Not surviving very nicely, but out of the weather. It, along with several other collectable cars have been inside this building since 1986. Along side are a Mercury and a 67 GTO ragtop.
Growing up in the early 60's, the car that struck me hard at that time was the new Ford GT40. It was a car that was about to turn the sports car racing world upside down and it was all American (well okay almost). It represented everything to a young automotive enthusiast and aspiring designer you could possibly want in the ultimate sports car; power, durability, grace, and a big honking American made V-8 engine - in the back!
GUSTO
Here you go, Gusto, this is my Mk1 as I had it painted. It was later repainted when it appeared in Fast Five.
As I had my buddy Ron paint it. As repainted for the Fast Five.
09-26-2018, 12:17 AM
.....an all time favorite of mine along with the Rivieras of the period
Jay Leno had a Miura on one of his Jay Leno's Garage shows, do a YouTube search and check it out.
