Malcolm Osborne wrote:

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> A cambelt woud be a deterrent to anyone contemplating keeping a `classic'
> car so equipped for the long term as a collection item (Alfa GTV?)

See my .sig? We have two

>
> Such a car brought out of storage for a show or parade would be in danger of
> cambelt failure. Would have to be towed or trucked around.

Not really quite that bad IMNSHO. Mine have been stationary for > 3
years though. Tax them for 6 months out each year, run them around a
bit, and they're fine.


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