Thanks everyone! Glad you let us Yankee Americans on the site-- looks like nearly all of you are UK folks. My mum was born in Winnipeg and our lineage (Cameron) is from Banff, Aberdeenshire, so I feel right at home here.
I owned a 1963 MGB back in the early 70's during the college days, so this has been a real kick and déjà vu. Obviously way more refinement but still has that great sports car feeling- nothing quite like it!
This thing still had the original run flats (16 years old) on the front if you can believe it that were hard as concrete! I was about to throw Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's on it, but after quite a bit of research, I decided to go with some Firestone Firehawks Indy 500's on front and rear. WOW, it's a NEW car!! Smooth, soft handling, and super grippy. Did a lot of research on these and for the price, what a deal. They have some great reviews so I thought I'd try them and I don't think I will be disappointed.
Tires and review here:
https://bit.ly/2ujIEGM
I'm about to change out every fluid possible and also replace the
Intake Boot Throttle Housing to Air Boot, as it has a bunch of holes in it and was the source of a "whistle" I could hear when I first drove it. I also thought I might as well throw in the new DISA valve (with titanium rebuilt parts) while I was there replacing the boot.
Also, I don't think this guy ever had it out in the rain- the top is immaculate and the motor is pristine- no rust, carpet in boot is new, and he kept the top's drain holes clean. So I feel pretty good about that! I'll try to keep it that way!
Anyway, a fun project car to preserve and pass on to the next generation..... and some nice summer evening drives in the Rocky Mountains for sure! I live only 40 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Trail Ridge Road- going from 5,280 feet up to one of the highest paved roads in the USA at 12,183 feet of elevation. Some serious twisties!
