Revington TR in England had retooled the windshield for the Italia, but I
forget the cost. They may be able to offer some help with other missing
items. If it's badging & other similar items, you're likely screwed, and
your best hope would be to have a cast made of that part from another Italia
owner (if they'd remove the part for you, that is). Best suggestion I have
would be to contact the Italia rep from the VTR (after Sunday, when their
web site is back up). Later, JD.
-----Original Message-----
From: Hutmacher, Greg [SMTP:ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com]
Sent: January 8, 1999 4:42 PM
To: 'Triumphs List'
Subject: Triumph Italia
Importance: High
Hopefully there are some Italia experts out there. I'm interested
in buying
an Italia and am trying to learn as much as I can about them so I
don't
choose the wrong car or pay too much. I understand that there were
only 329
built and only an estimated 60 are still in existence (at least
that's what
I was told). I'm looking at one now that needs complete restoration
(naturally). It has some rust. It needs new floors and sills. It
also
needs rust repairs in the wheel arch lips, lower front fenders, and
along
the bottom edge of the trunk lid. Its missing the windshield (which
the
seller says can be purchased from a custom windshield shop he knows
of for
about $600 to $800). The thing actually runs (sort of) but really
needs to
be completely redone. The only pieces that appear to be missing are
the
left headlight assembly including trim ring, bumper over riders, and
windshield. Everything else is there even if not in great shape. My
biggest
concerns are trying to repair and fabricate body (like the sills),
trim, and
interior parts that do not exist anywhere. If anyone knows of any
parts
source for the Italia (the non-TR3 parts, that is) or has had any
experience
with this car, please let me know. I'm also trying to establish
what one is
worth both finished and in the condition described above. Or if
anyone
knows of one for sale, let me know.
Thanks, Greg
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