I purchased the book from Midlife Classic Cars. I don't have the
paperwork handy, but will try to locate it for you. I located the
Midlife Classic Cars bookstore by obtaining information from the list.
Maybe someone on the list has it handy.
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: econrad [mailto:econrad@teal.csn.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 11:47 AM
To: Radley, Jack
Subject: RE: Book - Practical Classics & Car
Restorer - Triumph TR6 Restoration
Jack,
You posted this email a number of weeks ago. I was
wondering where you were
able to find this book: Practical Classics & Car
Restorer - Triumph TR6
Restoration. I understand that the book is out of
print.
Thanks in advance,
Eric Conrad
Denver, CO
econrad@teal.csn.net
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Radley, Jack
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 2:09 PM
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Subject: Book - Practical Classics & Car Restorer
- Triumph TR6 Restoration
I just received this book today and have found it to be
interesting so
far. The book follows the restoration of a rusted hulk
to completion as
a beautiful TR6. I haven't had a chance to read it at
much depth yet,
but the book closes with a chapter titled "Counting the
cost and road
test"
In this final chapter, the authors tally up their costs
for the
restoration. The total is *34,455 (British pounds).
The book was published in 1992 and the mid-91 currency
conversion rate
makes that equal to $55,852 US$. Assuming the
restoration took place at
a similar conversion rate, am I looking at a $56,000
TR6?
Granted, we all know that TR6's are worth $50-60K, but
how many of these
$50K+ restoration animals exist?
Skimming that article made me feel good about the $1,000
I just spent on
a new brake master cylinder, brakes, hoses, belts, carb
& ignition work
and steering boots.
Jack Radley
76TR6
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