>From 1973 until 1995 I owned two 1960 TR3s. I sold one of them for 10
times what I paid for it.

I currently own 2 BMW motorcycles, a 1970 I purchased in 1971, and a
1973 I purchased in 1980.

I had a Dodge van from 1972 until 2002 when I bought a new Pontiac. In
3 and 1/2 years the Pontiac never had a problem. When my grand daughter
turned 16 last week I sold it to her.

It's easy to overlook the shortcomings in the vehicles you love. My
current Mazdaspeed has 17 inch wheels and those crappy low profile
tires. But I enjoy the way it reminds me of my TR3s. I just hope I
don't have to work on it as often. <G>