Re: Reliable British Cars

[David Weiss <dzweiss@worldnet.att.net>]

My first car was a 1969 British Racing Green MGB.  (This was in 1976,
when I was 17.)  It was truly a wonderful car-- cured me of imports for
years.

The most reliable thing about it was the Lucas electricals.  One
beautiful top-down day about 6 months after getting the car, I noticed a
sudden _loud_ grinding noise.  Shutting the engine down was too late. 
Had to park on hills over a month to earn enough money to replace the
starter, which I assume was Lucas, POD.  Clutch never did die...

Audi content:  never heard of this _particular_ problem on an Audi. 
(Should this tempt the Gods of the Linked Rings?)

--Dave Weiss
  '91 V8 5-spd
  '93 90CS UnQ