>I had a feeling that your visit would have the outcome you encountered.
>Be prepared for more of the same. I probably drove over three thousand
>miles before I purchased my two Spitfires four to six years ago. The
>really nice cars don't come to market very often. The ones that are for
>sale are generally for sale because the current owner is tired of
>putting money into them or something is seriously wrong with the car!
>There are exceptions to this but they are exceptions.
That's for sure-I was really lucky to find Nigel _and_ his PO who has become
one of my best friends! You just have to keep looking. I went into places
that you wouldn't believe to find Triump and Spitfires.
>I Would suggest that you look to join a local Triumph Club in your area
>even if you don't have a car yet! The information and networking they
>provide will aid you in your search for the right car. Be patient. Ask
>questions as to what to look for.
Excellent suggestion. The dues are well worth the networking and the mere
comraderie! And you never know-there might be a club member who decides to
part with a Spitfire. Some of these people have more than one Triumph and
decide to get rid of one now and again. Sometimes they sell a restored car
to raise funds for another restoration. Or you just might find the car of
your dreams at a meet-a friend of mine had 2 GT6s and was showing them at a
meet and someone made him a good offer for one-et voila! Now he has one and
some lucky someone has a lovely red (original red) 67!
Hang in there!
Laura G. and Nigel
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