[uncltodd]

It appears from previous postings that BDR buyers after #139 have benefitted from my bad experiences (there seems to be a dark cloud over #139 that sucks up other cars' problems) and are thoroughly enjoying their rides.

Without going into detail, try windshield cracking before delivery, starter failure at 19 miles, speedo cable failure at 47 miles, wheel falls off at 52 miles, turn signals go wonky at 100 miles, shelled engine at 110 miles, paint job destryed by barbed wire at 1100 miles, ragtop still on the water, my BDR dealer now out of business.

Reg, Tony, and former dealer Boudy still very supportive, just having poblems with having most of my support in a different time zone.

Would I buy another BDR?

HELL YES!!!

In a heartbeat!

In fact, I'm quietly sniffing around for a BDR FI 302 Auto for the Old Lady for car shows and rallies. Gunrack scares her.

Scares me too, usually.

UT