I agree completely that the fun of a car is directly proportional to visceral experience. The most fun I ever had driving a car was in my '56 Austin Healey 100-4. Big (2.7 liter) whompin' four that started as a tractor engine. 4 speed with overdrive on 3&4. Drum brakes all around. Plug in side curtains. Canvas top that was such a ***** to erect (and did so little to keep out the elements) that it wasn't worth the bother.
A friend had a AH 3000. All around better car. Smooth and powerful 3 liter 6. Front disk brakes. Roll up windows. Removable hardtop. It would "smoke" mine in every category, but we both preferred driving mine!

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<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Kaptain K on 2002-02-12 18:39 ]</font>