Fellow listers,
I went to the Connecticut Triumph Auto Jumble today and believe it or not the
weather cooperated, no rain. I think that this is the first time that it
hasn't rained in the last three years that I have been going. Too bad the
showing of vendors was light, probably due to the prediction of a rainy and
windy day. Unfortunately, there was very little TR2/3/3A stuff. However, if
you are a TR6 fan there was piles of 6 parts, lots of electrics and light
lenses. Also some MG and Austin fenders and mics. parts.
A few members showed up in their "pleasure" cars, and we got to enjoy looking
at fine specimens of British manufacturing. I don't have the owner's name,
but there was a white '76 TR6 that was entirely original with only 30
something thousand miles. This car was not perfect in a concours sense, but
wonderful in it's drivable unrestored state. It appeared as though it was
only a few years old.
The treasures that I found were a Starrett 6" dial vernier in the original
storage case and an Ammco 2" micrometer in the original box. The vernier was
almost like new and the micrometer has probably never been used. The best
part is that I picked up the pair for a total of 20 bucks! Now that's a
deal! The cheap verniers from China go for $20 in the Harbor Freight
catalog. I also bought a " 1999 Wickham Park British Motoring Gathering "
tee shirt for $5, and renewed my CTR membership. Any of you Connecticut
listers may want to consider joining the CTR, if only to help support these
fuctions.
As always Bob Wanta had several examples of vintage British Iron in his
garage. All were undergoing some type of restoration. Bob is a real
gentleman for welcoming everyone into his facility. He is a pleasure to talk
to, as one can see that he still really enjoys working on these relics.
Well that's it until next year.
Gary Bouffard
59 TR3A TS58399
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