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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:49 pm
Lots of wisdom pouring forth. I love it. The best (in my opinion) was
attributed to Rohan:
"... improve it with modern items, but do not chop it up."
Also appreciated:
"... why have an old car without all the old car stuff. You're
missing out on have the fun.
"The Elan is a design classic."
"NOTHING handles like an Elan."
Finally, my observation about Steve's:
American cars are just now leaving this era of crude vehicles (leaf
springs, pushrods, etc.), but managed to push way past that 2000 pounds.
Steve was saying that a one ton car was fat in the sixties. Today that same
weight is lower than the lightest cars, regardless of origin or intent.
Sad. The Elan's most important asset is its low weight, from which many
other great attributes issue. Viva the lightweight Elan.
Rich Boyd
attributed to Rohan:
"... improve it with modern items, but do not chop it up."
Also appreciated:
"... why have an old car without all the old car stuff. You're
missing out on have the fun.
"The Elan is a design classic."
"NOTHING handles like an Elan."
Finally, my observation about Steve's:
American cars are just now leaving this era of crude vehicles (leaf
springs, pushrods, etc.), but managed to push way past that 2000 pounds.
Steve was saying that a one ton car was fat in the sixties. Today that same
weight is lower than the lightest cars, regardless of origin or intent.
Sad. The Elan's most important asset is its low weight, from which many
other great attributes issue. Viva the lightweight Elan.
Rich Boyd