So, once again it appears that she hasn't been tucked up for the winter, safe from wildlife and vermin, in a "car cocoon". And once again she will rise gamely to the challenge, even if you do seem to regard her as some 2CV equivalent to take "les cochons au marche".... I predict a slight, but very discernible, red glow form the ignition lamp before you turn the key to attempt that first start of the year in the vain hope of avoiding the dreaded "click" of the starter solenoid, heralding a sub-optimal battery overcomin the demand form the coil to produce a spark as well as cranking the starter. And that if you recharge it beforehand, the number of duff cells will outnumber the ones actually taking a charge.
I have to say the MGA, game old bird that she is, outwitted me this year. After treating her to a full front suspension rebuild, I was repaid for my diligence and care, not with with not the usual scenario above because the start was achieved beautifully, but after the first turn of the wheel off the drive and demanding throttle response, the rev limiter appeared at a mere 2000rpm, masquerading as a lazy SU fuel pump tick....
And I'd have a go at those gallic birds if I were you - I appreciate that they may be "origin francais", but don't they realise that an original screen peak is probably worth a mint? Particularly with the period paint accesorization?
MG Mark
