Lucas Electricals have left me stranded more times that I can count. One time driving through the city years ago I was waved to by three separate tow truck operators on the same trip.
That sort of thing stays with your for years. A sort of PTSD.
LOL. I actually had pretty good luck with most of them. It was the sidedraft Weber carbs I hated. I’ve had TR6s, MGs, TVRs, Jags, Lotus, RR and loved all the Lucas jokes, though; I’m sure you know them...
Brits & warm beer...
Prince of Darkness...
On a cloudy day...
http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/NRR-News/VintageLucas.htm
Heh.