Long time Readers of Road & Track will recall the columns written by Peter Egan, a die-hard car enthusiast who has a penchant for the British automobile. Over the decades, he has bought and restored to running condition or better, numerous Triumphs, a Jaguar or two, and even a few Lotuses. Ultimately, he sells them for something more “civilized”… only to be drawn back to Britannia.
Although having retired a year or so ago, Peter has been reappearing in the pages of the magazine, having lost none of his self-effacing humor and unique outlook on cars, their quirks, and the car culture that we are part of. His latest R&T column, “The Smiting of the Knockoffs” was inspired by the new knockoff nuts he ordered to retain the wire wheels of his latest project, a 1965 Morgan. Like a moth to the flame.
After providing a brief history of the knockoff, Peter writes: “…it was no coincidence that my first sports car—a 1960 TR3 bought in 1967—had them, along with the obligatory leaky side curtains and primitive door latches. My current Morgan also shares these three key elements, so you can see, I've learned exactly nothing in 49 years.”
You can find the entire article, plus a few extra photographs, by looking up the website: www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a28133/lost-art-the-smiting-of-the-knockoffs. Do yourself a favor and enjoy. Welcome back Peter!