In a message dated 97-06-05 12:16:35 EDT, kall@mayo.edu (Kall, Bruce A.)
writes:
<< I don't currently own a Triumph, but am looking
for one.
All things being equal (color, body condition,
lack of rust etc.) is it a better idea to obtain a low
mileage original car (maybe 30-40 k miles) or perhaps
one with higher mileage (> 90k miles) that has been
rebuilt (engine etc..)?
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are.
>>
I would also appreciate everyone's input. After looking for about a year
(still want that TR3B, if anyone has a clue) my impression is that there are
virtually no low mileage original cars, and most have had at least some
restoration, at varying degrees of skill and success. Look for the best
condition car you can afford, because it always costs more to do the work and
buy the parts (that's why some sellers ask way more than they can ever hope
to get for their cars - they are trying to recoup their loss. Since I've
already owned British cars in the past, I know that is a pipe dream). Pay
more attention to the body than to the mechanicals, because the hardest and
most expensive repairs are due to rust. Get the Triumph Buyer's Guide,
Piggott's Original TR (Yeh, I know, he's wrong about a lot of stuff),
Hemmings, join the car clubs.
Anyone else with good ideas about how to look for an LBC? And why don't I
have one yet?
Les Landon
Baton Rouge, LA
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