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Originally Posted by brando
I bought a well-used 1953 Bristol 403
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I've always wanted a Bristol, but they are quite rare on my side of the Atlantic. Now I understand they are gone? Or off to China or some such nonsense? (Yes there are Americans that
understand about Bristols...)
As to all this talk of numbers and time to speed, etc...
Pfffftttt...
I've driven fast cars that were boring and slow cars that were incredibly entertaining. I drove a 1923 Model T Ford touring car this morning that is certainly anything but fast, and it put a huge smile on my face. Because it was fun, and fun is not defined merely by the numbers a car can generate on the track. I also had our 1956 Lotus XI Le Mans out on the side street next to our museum today, getting ready for the Monterey Historics in August. All of 1460cc and 118bhp, and it was an utter blast.
I guess I've always taken a more cerebral approach to motoring.