I had a list of cars that I fancied before buying the MGBGT - in the end it was price that swung it for the MG.

Two contenders were the 2.0l Triumph Vitesse and the Reliant Scimitar. Ability to squeeze half decent performance out of them, but also sensible enough to use in all weathers and do the odd tip run.....

1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10