rshaffer@VMS1.GMU.EDU wrote:
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> Hello, my name is Robert Shaffer. I'm a freshman college student in
> northern Virginia and I've been looking for my first car for quite some
> time. In my search for a car, I have found myself at the Triumph. I
> thought about MGs shortly (my best-friend in high school had one, I
> loved it) but they never really had the look I wanted. Until now I
> didn't think I could afford a nice looking car that was also fun to
> drive. I saw some Triumphs on the highway and was very impressed. I
> don't know abuot where you all live, but around my place there aren't
> exactly Triumph cults lurking around every corner, so I have come here.
> I'm interested in knowing where I can find used TRs (oh yeah, I'm looking
> at only TR6s (sorry)) and how much I can expect to pay for one that's not
> a rust bucket. I have absolutely no problem having a car that I can work
> on a lot. In fact I've always wanted a car that I can turn inside out,
> but the FI cars of the late 80s and early 90s have ruled that out.
> If it wouldn't be too much trouble, any advice on the subject would be
> very helpful, as I really have no other source to go on. What could I
> expect to get for around $1500? (you're laughing, aren't you?) Is a car
> in that range going to have a lot of rust? Please feel free to "spill
> your guts" on your experiences with the TR6. Thank you very much!
>
> Thankfully,
>
> Robert Shaffer
Robert,
Stay tuned and I'm sure you will learn all you need to know about
buying your first Triumph. I can't relate any personal stories or info,
because I own only a Spitfire. (you might be able to get into one of
those for your budget)
However, I will say "Don't buy any 'Show Cars' from a 'Doctor'.
Regards and best of luck in your search,
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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