Yeah, and gasoline was 25 cents a gallon too (maybe less...memory
fades)! By the way, they didn't have Spit pricing, but they did have the
following editorial comment...
"Obviously aimed at the Sprite and MG Midget market, Standard-Triumph's
latest is an 1170 cc job based on the Herald. It goes well and stops
well, is quite attractive. Passenger and luggage compartments are roomy.
Detail finish, however, leaves a lot to be desired. It's exceptionally
maneuverable as long as you don't attempt tricks at too high a speed.
Then, the poorly-set swing-axle rear takes on adverse geometrics that
would try the talents of a Grade One driver, especially in the wet. It
should be possible to correct this, however, by de-cambering the rear
and experimenting with tire pressure."
Thought you Spitfire fans would be interested.
--
Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT
Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Michael,
>
> Kinda makes you wonder what has happened to the value of the US dollar
> in the years since 1963. I bought a brand new Camaro in 1967 for $2250
> and a new Corvette in 1975 for $8500.
>
> Those days are long gone!
>
> Joe
>
> Michael Ferguson wrote:
> >
> > Came across an April 1963 issue of Sports Car Graphic and found the
> > following MSRPs (US$$). Sorta makes you ill...
> >
> > AC Cobra, $5995
> > Alpha Giulietta Spyder, $3150
> > Aston Martin DB4, $10500
> > Austin Mini-Cooper, $1791
> > Healey 3000 Mk II, $3535
> > BMW 700, $1648
> > Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta, $12950
> > Jaguar XK-E, $5595
> > Lotus Elite, $4780
> > MGB, $2658
> > Midget, $1939
> > Morgan Plus 4, $2921
> > Porsche 1600SC, $4753
> > Rolls Silver Cloud III, $16655
> > Saab 96, $1895
> > Sunbeam Alpine II, $2595
> > TRIUMPH HERALD 1200, $1699
> > TRIUMPH SPORTS SIX, $2499
> > TRIUMPH TR4, $2849
> > Volvo P1800, $3995
> > Volvo 544 Sport, $2395
> >
> > Maybe you could use it as a bargaining tool next time you're trying to
> > buy one..."Hey, I happen to know it only cost $2800 when it was NEW, for
> > pete's sake!!"
> > --
> > Michael Ferguson
> > Vernon CT
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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