The Mellotron Group

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...> wrote:
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> My XKE had a hood (bonnet) like this....I can't count the hours I sat on the wheel staring at the engine cursing at it....but when it ran....driving it was an incredible experience!
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> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Dickson
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> I had a Triumph Herald. The Mellotron is a model of reliability compared to this. At least the bonnet opened forwards to let you stand in the engine compartment. Just don't let your mate start the engine.

I once heard it said that British sports cars are made for those people who prefer fixing them to driving them. 

Jim Bailey