In article ews.net,
:Jerry: wrote:
And you think a Marina a good alterative to a Minor?

I didn't say that, but if you want an up dated Minor the Marina does
fit the bill - if you want a classic British motor car then you will
be happy with an *unmodified* Minor and drive it accordingly. I'm not
such a stickler for originality, for example I do see the sense in
fitting disc brakes and or a servo, I can even see the rational in
converting it to twin carbs but do draw the line at changing engines,
gearboxes or axles and certainly not fitting an engine etc. that would
not have been available to the factory at the time.

The 1275 engine was concurrent with Minor production. And changing the
axle ratio makes sense for today's roads - unless you intend keeping clear
of motorways. I changed the axle ratio on my '54 Magnette in the '60s for
this very reason. At one time people placed a greater emphasis on top gear
performance than they do now.

Some advocate fitting other makes of engine. I don't. The 1275 is simply a
later version of the A Series and perfectly in keeping.



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