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Ellis

Earlier this year there were separate weekend meets of both MGB and Morgan car clubs at one of the local hotels.
I noticed members swapping cars, going for a few minutes drive and having a discussion afterwards.

I have driven another Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre belonging to an owner from North Wales and he drove mine. We both agreed each other's car felt different . Mine had the gutsier engine and his was smoother and quieter.

I know the nearby Land Rover Series 1 and 2/2a owners here. There are a number of ex Discovery 200tdi conversions and each one has been done slightly differently. Mine was converted by THE Land Rover local guru, an old school friend of mine and others who have driven my 2a agree that his conversion is A1 with a properly geared accelerator. One converted 2a I drove felt awful, another ok and a Series 1 with the harder to convert/install 300tdi felt like a drag racer.

Have any of you driven other examples of you own classic and how did they compare with your own?
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MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2701 Location: South Cheshire

I haven't, but I'd like to, just to see whether some of the things I perceive as problems are actually just the norm. Trouble is, I'd be paranoid about something breaking while I was driving it.

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1751 Location: Derbyshire

I haven't but I gave the keys of mine to the American owner of a LHD model so he could take part in a few gentle auto tests. Then I saw him heading for the gate and the open road...

He returned after driving round the hotel grounds, with a huge smile on his face, saying, "I bet that had you worried!"
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Keith D · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject:

I have driven my friend's 1926 Chrysler and yes, it was different to mine, but certainly not better or worse, just different!

I have driven a number of Austin Sevens and each one is totally different to another. I always thought mine had terrible rattles and creaks and screeches, but others are worse, so it's made me feel that mine is not too bad after all!

Keith
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lowdrag · Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 1600 Location: Le Mans

Lots of E-type over the years, V12, 4.2 and 3.8s, and they are all different in handling and engine characteristics. Mine for example has a solid-mounted rack and stiffer suspension whereas others are standard. A lot of difference in turn-in for one.

mikeC · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:27 pm Post subject:

It's interesting how two, apparently identical, cars can differ: back in the 'seventies my wife was running a Simca 1100, and I decided to also get one to simplify our driving experiences. As far as I could tell they were identical apart from colour, but the driving experience was totally different in just about every way - and these were almost new low mileage examples, so degrees of age and abuse were not relevant!
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Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4850 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
Back in he '70s i worked for a driving school running minis.
He leased them and always got 2 at a time, you could virtually guarantee that they didn't feel the same even though they always had similar mileages throughout the life with us.
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Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7082 Location: Derby

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

No, because I don't know anyone with a Range Rover LSE which still has air suspension! I have driven a standard length RR on air, but the shorter wheelbase makes it a different ride altogether.
Also, my 4.2 V8 is slightly breathed upon, so a direct comparison would be almost impossible.

Rene · Joined: 06 Jul 2012 Posts: 125

14 years ago i owned a transport company,at one moment i had 12 Iveco Daily's delivered at the same day,identical cars all new.
As i was relieve driver i drove them all,they felt all different.........
Since i own a 29 Model A i have driven a few other model A's but not one is the same Rolling Eyes