Hi Rich,
I have seen an off the lot TR4. It was at the last VTR convention. It was a
white TR4 with a red interior. It had less that 1000 miles on it and still
had the plastic covering the door panels. The story was that the original
owner bought the car to strip down and race. But then he never got to it and
so it sat in the back of a nice heated garage till the 2nd owner got a hold
of it. What a find. It was a great looking car.
Cheers,
Mike
> From: Rich Scotti <Rich.Scotti@rebis.com>
> Reply-To: Rich Scotti <Rich.Scotti@rebis.com>
> Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 12:54:09 -0700
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Is there such a thing as a TR6 in Showroom Condition?
>
>
> My humble observation is that many TR's are, in fact, restored beyond the
> condition they were in the day the Triumph dealer sold it. If the expression
> "Showroom condition" offers a prospective buyer the impression the car has not
> suffered to abuses of a DPO, is that a reasonable statement? While that may be
> rare, I have seen plenty of examples of cars indulged by seemingly unlimited
> budgets as well as 24 years plus of experience and technology.
>
> Wouldn't it be neat to go to a Triumph showroom EVER and get what rates as a
> perfect TR2-6 now-a-days. I have no personal knowledge of any of this,
> however, having only ever bought "pre-owned" Triumphs. Can you find a Triumph
> today that recreates the "off the lot" experience?
>
> R Scotti
> 66 TR4A-IRS-SURREY-"Wish my wife would let me buy a OD"
>
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> From: VK0216@aol.com [mailto:VK0216@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 12:27 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Is there such a thing as a TR6 in Showroom Condition?
>
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>
>
> To me, and maybe I am out in leftfield on this, but when a car is sited as
> "showroom condition", I pretty much think of when I bought my first TR6 from
> a Triumph dealer in Cleveland in 1976. Every single part on it was new,
> including the oil leak I had the first week of ownership but thats another
> story.
>
> We all know that was a long time ago and triumph dealerships have long fell
> by the wayside. How can a Triumph TR6 be in showroom condition? It blows my
> mind that anyone would really use this term for a car that is at the least 24
> years old. When we look at our various parts catalogues we always see a fair
> amount of N/A next to needed parts. I know, I know, you have to keep an open
> mind but I will never forget seeing my burgundy 76 TR6 on that showroom
> floor, and now seeing what is termed as showroom condition, it sure lessens
> my expectations on the next TR I might want to see. Just venting a little,
> not directed toward anyone, just a general comment...........Virgil 75 TR6
>
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