Well, following Lonn Howard's example, I have a confession to make.
I am a trsixual.
This past Sunday I purchased a beautiful 1974 TR6.
In summary it's a Sapphire Blue model, that is absolutly rust free without
any bondo either. Only portion of the body needing attention is a recent
scrape on the driver's side sill, look's like it brushed up against a curb
or something; I don't consider it a big deal. Mechanically: it runs well
but a bit rich and the gearbox/clutch are excellent. Previous owner fitted
a Monza exhaust to it, so it's rather loud an on the test drive he managed
to set off a car alarm in Philly (only one, I was disappointed). Got a
brand new, (read: never on a car!) TR6 SnugTop hardtop; as well as two
excellent redline tyres (Pirelli's on the car). I paid $4000.
I must admit riding in the TR6 is much more fun than an MGB, the MGB is more
gokart-ish.
Yes, for those wondering, this means I will be selling my '66 MGB. Offers
around $600-700, email me for more information. I'd prefer to see it go to
someone willing to restore it, but right now I can't be too picky. Email:
kmr@pil.net ; I'm located north of Philadelphia PA (Bristol).
(paragraph from Lonn Howard's message)
>I've been a Triumph owner since my first car, a 1964 TR4, when I was 16.
>Funny thing is, I rolled that car following an MGB around a corner. Now I
>drive a 1970 TR6 that corners considerably better. So, to the point of my
>rambling...
Well, I've been an MG owner since I was 14... and now a TR owner at 17. I'm
still an MG person and always will be, but purchasing a usable LBC was more
practical than pumping gobs of money into a restoration project.
I'll still stick around on the list, I like the MG list much more than the
TR list :) I'll still go to as many MG shows as I can, even if I must
disguise the TR (just don't egg it!). I could never be a Triumph person.
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Kai Radicke -- kmr@pil.net
IRC: irc.mcs.net, #inet-access
1966 MGB - Mowog
1974 TR6 - Bruno
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