I had a '77 MGB and my dad had an MGB, a few Triumph Spitfires and a Fiat Spider. They all required frequent tinkering, but the common joke we shared with other MG owners was "an hour behind the wheel, 2 hours under the wrench" ... at least until you upgraded the electrical components.

I still loved driving it and loved the sound of the engine. IMO they are cars with a soul.

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2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
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"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

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1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

The nice feature about Spitfires is the bonnet with wings (hood with fenders) that tilt in unison revealing a handy perch (the tyre) to sit upon wilst one is contemplating mucking about with the carburettors.

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)