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Old 05-23-2011, 02:51 PM
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I was up at the Import and Kit Car show at Carlisle, PA this past weekend. Fortunately, I only saw one of them. It appeared to be much smaller than the original. Shut lines were abysmal.
OTOH, there were a number of particularly well-done Kits, especially Porsche speedsters.
My friend brought his Lotus7 replica. He told me that when I had driven it, it had 5 lbs of boost and the ign timing was erratic. He now has the timing sorted out and is running 15 lbs of boost. 14 seconds in 1/4 mile, but the handling is what amazes. It is registered as a Ford Ranger pickup because that vehicle donated most of the recognizable parts--steering column, engine block, trans, and rear.
Also saw a number of rare cars, including 3 copies of a post war DKW 3 cyl 2 stroke sedan. Half a dozen 2CV, a number of DS and SM Citroens. Not a great many MB.
Best Import show in years.
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