frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>On 7/16/05, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> 
>> http://www.robertstech.com/temp/parts.htm
>
>Great stuff, Mark!  My fave (were I forced to choose one) is the
>line-up of Triumphs:
>
>http://www.robertstech.com/temp/pages/parts59.htm

I'd never seen so many TR-3s in one place in all my life :)

>But, they're all wonderful shots.  There's a certain artfulness about
>those old sports cars that just isn't there these days.  

Oh yes! I actually wasn't expecting to enjoy the show as much as I did.
Before wind tunnels and computer modeling allowed engineers to find the
best solutions to various problems, everyone tried a *different*
solutions and cars had much less of the "sameness" I perceive today. I
really had fun. And got many more good shots than I expected.

>Mind you, today, sports cars have actual working electrics, and roofs 
>that keep out rain - all minor details, I suppose <g>.

I used to own an MG Midget. I have no idea what you're talking about!
;-)


-- 
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com

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