I saw one of these at the Highland Games-it was there with the original
owner! It was a post war car-I remember that the trunk was interesting in
shape and size. I believe it was marketed under one name in Britain and
under another over here and yes, it is an unusual sort of car. I wish I
could remember everything the nice, elderly scot told me about his car-but,
alas, I can't. My guess is that the owner is holding on to it for more
sentimental reasons than anything else. Would be nice to know the story. I
bet someone on the Triumph mailing list would know all about this model.
Where is Capitola? I'm in Orange County-near Newport Beach. Are you affwcted
by our heatwave?
Laura G.
"78 Spitfire named 'Nigel'
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian N. <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>
To: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Saturday, August 29, 1998 1:05 AM
Subject: Odd Triumph Seen
>Just a couple of blocks from where I recently moved in Capitola
>California, a Triumph 10 four door estate type car sits rusting under a
>tree. Looks mostly there. Sits on inflated tires in a driveway.
>
>Does anyone know how this fits into the Herald/Spit geneology? The car
>looks late 50's vintage. Side valve motor?
>
>Are these cars significant and sought after? Is the owner hanging onto
>it because of value, or dementia?
>
>Brian N
>
>79 Spit
>65 Spit
>
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