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SVX at MPG
As an automotive journalist in Los Angeles, I belong to MPG, the Motor Press Guild. Our active members are either working (published) journalists or automotive PR people. Every November, for the past 28 years, we hold “Track Day.” Essentially, it’s the world’s biggest toy box. We go to Rosamond, 80 miles north of Los Angeles in the high Mojave desert, and there, at Willow Springs Raceway, the various manufacturers have supplied 118 of their latest models for us to taste. They are split up, about half available for laps on the 2.5 mile road course, the other half available for driving along routes set up on high desert back roads. The first day is also set up with “comparos” at which we rotate quickly through similar vehicles, to grasp their similarities/differences.
OK, so why am I writing this? On the second day, there is a “Show and Shine,” to which members are in-vited to bring their automotive pride-and-joys, so everyone can see them. Trophies are offered in three cate-gories; Best of Show; Most Unique; and Oldie but Goodie. I put my ’92 SVX Ls L into show and shine, and was surprised on returning from the last test drive of the day, 20 road miles in the new Lexus IS-F, to find that I had won the Most Unique! On the trip up and back, 80-some miles of freeway, cruising at 75-80 mph, I averaged 25 mpg, and realized again what a superb cruiser the SVX is. Here are some pictures of the occasion:
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The great white fleet: '91 Alfa Romeo 164L 5-speed '92 Subaru SVX LSL '93 Mercury (Aussie) Capri |
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Wonderful
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The Worm _______________ June '91 Claret LSL #1733, Enkei RS-5's x 16", Original Paint, accompanied by Beautifully speckeled Front Bumper, Sony Audio Components, Small Car Shift Kit, "How to" Hood Lifts {Perfect}, "15 Minute Suspension Mod" Motorsport Floor Mats. Perma-Cool External T. Filter, New Front Axels {1/2008}. "Classic Radiators" unit "$36 coil alternative" and Tranny rebuild at 287k 8/2012 '05 Infinity G35 Coupe. No Mods, 33K Miles |
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AWESOME!
Especially as it comes from the jaded experience of automotive journalists. I can't blame them though, that's one CLEAN Pearlie!
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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Great job! Nice to see such a fine SVX get the recognition it deserves!
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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Looks like a nice 65 galaxie there too...
Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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Depressing thought
Yes, I'm happy to get the recognition. But all the MPG members who saw the car remembered it from the day, and most remarked on how much they wanted one, particularly after they drove it.
Nowadays, I see another Alfa 164 maybe once a week. I see another Capri roadster maybe twice a week. But in the three months I've owned the SVX, I've not seen another. That's sad. I know from the board that there are at least half a dozen members within 100 miles of me, and I'm still willing to try to get some type of meet, especially at the Petersen Museum, to which I have some access. Come on, Southwestern members, let's try to bring in the new year with a get together. Paul
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The great white fleet: '91 Alfa Romeo 164L 5-speed '92 Subaru SVX LSL '93 Mercury (Aussie) Capri |
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Nice pearlie. Congrats....!
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-SSSVX 92 LS-L TEAL since Aug '01 92 LS-L YELLOW since Mar '05 |
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