Hello Sean,
My wife and I went to London a couple of years ago and had a tough time
finding a nice classic to rent for a reasonable amount. With assistance
from Leon Guyot, we ended up renting a (modern) Mini Cooper (perhaps '97
model year). London Airport Rentals, near Heathrow. Extremely reasonably
priced, classic-ish, and with the benefit that people get the hell out of
your way in London traffic. Apparently, in London, Minis are ubiquitous,
expendable and driven by people who don't care if they get hit or hit
someone in traffic.
Great fun, great car, great price. It was more expensive to park the damn
thing than it was to rent it.
Scott Barr
sbarr@mccarty-law.com <mailto:sbarr@mccarty-law.com>
(920) 766-4693
(920) 766-4756 (fax)
-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy & Sean Harkness [mailto:kshark@rcn.com]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 12:21 PM
To: FOT@autox.team.net
Subject: [Fwd: Help!]
Mike Jackson wrote:
> try this e-mail address for the FOT list and see what happens. Many on
> it know your dad so use his name. Right now we're in Stratford Ont on
> the way to Mosport, outside Toronto.
>
> FOT@autox.team.net
>
> mike
>
> Kathy & Sean Harkness wrote:
>
> > Hey Mike!
> >
> > I'm trying to do something here, and it seems as though I'm out of my
> > native waters. Mom & Dad are in the UK right now. You know how
> > practical my dad is. They've got a car rented for the duration of
> > their stay that suits all of their traveling needs. What I'm trying
> > to do is put him behind the wheel of a nice old Morgan or Austin
> > Healey for a day. I've been exchanging emails with someone over there
> > who was referred to me by the AA (UK version of AAA). They got close,
> > as in a minimum 3 day rental on a Morgan which would have to be
> > delivered from 100 miles away, 500 Lbs a day, etc... Too much, not
> > quite right.
> >
> > Is it possible to access the Triumph network somehow?
> >
> > What I'm shooting for specifically - they'll be in Taunton, Somerset
> > from the 3rd to the 5th of July. I'm trying to rent a classic British
> > sports car for them to drive on the 4th. With their itinerary, that's
> > the best day. Any suggestions, or is this just another great idea
> > who's time has not come?
> >
> > Thanks Mike. Oh, and thanks SO MUCH for the t-shirt. Love to Pat.
> >
> > Sean
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