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Old 02-09-12, 06:48 AM
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Default More sporting gear ratios

Very impressed with the number and quality of replies. Thank you all. Despite the fact that engineering runs in my family - and a distant cousin, Harry Varley,
worked with Burgess and WO to design the first 3 Litre Bentley, my fascination with old cars is founded on aesthetics rather than mechanical ability. I have a
3 Litre Bentley and its appeal lies in the fun of trailing a sonic boom behind a
gothic cathedral with wheels. The HRG's silencer was carefully designed to be
impressive but empty, the twin exhausts issuing raucously below my right ear.
I am Mr Toad well into his second childhood.

I think Robert McDermott's first comment is what I needed to hear. The HRG
2 Litre (as the HRG Association calls it) or the HRG Bristol (BOCA) is unique and
deserves better than a modern gearbox. Geoff Dowdle was of the same opinion
and I will seek guidance from him.

Robert, we have met, some years ago and I recall lusting after your 404; you are now near enough to my route to Melbourne from the south coast and I shall
consider my options and make a time to call in.

Again, thank you all for your interest, you may be pleased (along with my wife) to learn that the 3 Litre's days are numbered while the HRG Bristol, which was my
baby from its arrival resembling something from an archeological dig, will remain
in the family. My youngest son has recognised its potential as a chick magnet.

Kind regards,

Lewis
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