Dad had an 1800 Marina coupe (TC?) for a while (week) and I remember that being / feeling silly quick because it was so light. Well, it felt quick compared with the A40 Countryman, Ford Corsair 2000 auto or V Victor 1800 auto we may have normally had at the time anyway. ;-)
Cheers, T i m
[1] After pestering some relative to give me a ride in his (genuine) Lotus 7 I learned even only 50 mph when you are only 3" off the ground and starting to brake well late, terrifying!