Thomas Dertz wrote:
>
> After having seen some of the things you guys spell out TRIUMPH to be, I am
> starting to get second thoughts about importing a LBC.
>
> Untill now I have had the impression that as long as I am willing to pay
> the extra $$$, it will be possible to get a restored and fairly reliable
> car. Lately, however, I have begun to question this.
>
> As I am no mechanic (I simply like the looks of cars like the Spitfire and
> TR3): Will I be able to find a car that will not have to visit the garage
> every 100 miles ? If so (and I know many of you do not like to answer
> this) what prices should I expect for the mentioned cars of such quality in
> the LA-area ?
>
> Thanks,
> Thomas Dertz, Norway
Thomas, last year I exported a fully restored TR3 show winner to the UK
for $11,000.These cars are VERY reliable due to their simplicity if
someone has not messed them around! Your best bet is to get someone on
the list in the LA area to checkout anything you fancy.
Stu
74 TR6, 80 TR8
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