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From a recent MSN auto piece, the Elan DHC is one of the 15 best convertibles of all time, they got that right!

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/15-best- ... ll-time#13

Thanks for posting - Some interesting cars!

Not sure about their analysis of the undoubtedly popular MX5 though.
"Twenty-five years after its debut, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is regarded as the best British roadster money can buy."

I did not realise the Mazda was British !!!!!

Mazda is part owned by Ford, so that almost makes it British, unless Ford is American?

It's more likely that Ford is Japanese !!!

Spyder fan wrote:Mazda is part owned by Ford, so that almost makes it British, unless Ford is American?

Alan, there is no relationship between Ford & Mazda anymore. Ford owned 1/3 in the 80s & maybe more later, but had to sell everything with their near bankruptcy experience in 2009/2010.

pharriso wrote:

Spyder fan wrote:Mazda is part owned by Ford, so that almost makes it British, unless Ford is American?

Alan, there is no relationship between Ford & Mazda anymore. Ford owned 1/3 in the 80s & maybe more later, but had to sell everything with their near bankruptcy experience in 2009/2010.

Is it just me, or is there more fun in the forums recently?

I'm back.... Was in uk for 10 days... Experienced your Summer on Sunday

You were lucky, I think that was the best summer we have had since 1967

jabingb wrote:From a recent MSN auto piece, the Elan DHC is one of the 15 best convertibles of all time, they got that right!

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/15-best- ... ll-time#13

Front ride height looks wrong, or is it to do with Federal spec?

Didn't we have one that lasted for two days in the mid seventies?

Orsom Weels wrote:Didn't we have one that lasted for two days in the mid seventies?

Yes, unfortunately I was taking my "o " levels at the time!