Friends
Greetings from South Africa .
Just returned from an extended business trip and thought I should let
everyone know that the TR 4 A seller rejected my offer . Sad , but maybe
it's a good thing . Now I can spend more time ( money ? ) on my TR 3 ,
Spitfires and Heralds :-) .... But I still do think that I absolutely must
acquire a TR 4 A someday .
To everyone that responded with words of wisdom and encouragement , thanks
and sincere apologies for not replying in a timely fashion .
I'm also behind in replying to everyone that offered TR 3 parts and / or
advice . Will try to respond during the next couple of days .
The search for a Spitfire d-type overdrive unit and mainshaft is also still
continuing .
The TR 3 was used last weekend as a bride's car for the wedding of one of my
friends in a small town approx. 300 Km away from my farm . Great fun :-) On
our way to the wedding the indicators , brake lights and fuel gauge stopped
working ( something which I will look into over the next couple of days ) .
I had to remove the passenger seat so that the bride ( and later groom as
well ) could sit on the occasional rear seat . Soft top in trunk / boot and
sidescreens at home ( haven't been completely restored ) during winter .
Needless to say , the bride turned blue in the face from the cold , the
groom held onto his hair and I truly enjoyed myself . The TR was a hit with
everyone . :-)
Oh , received a few comments on the nice MG :-(
Kind regards .
Chris de Wet
PO Box 472 , Ifafi , 0260 , South Africa
One '56 TR 3 with o/d , two Heralds and four early Spitfires without o/d .
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris De Wet [mailto:DeWetC1@sapo.co.za]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 2:41 PM
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Cc: 'spitfires@autox.team.net'
Subject: 1965 TR 4 A IRS
Importance: High
List
Last night I accidentally stumbled upon an elderly gentleman that wants to
sell his rhd 1965 TR 4 A IRS that he has owned for the past 18 years .
Commission number CTC 57992 O . Engine number CT 58117 E . Paint code 32 .
Trim code 11 .
It was real late and dark so a thorough inspection of the vehicle was not
possible , but it drives pretty well , though it must be repainted and the
wooden dash needs urgent attention . Upholstery seems to be fair but should
be redone later . Body is fair / no visible dents , but right front footwell
/ floorpan severely rusted . Chassis seems fair with a few small rust holes
at the back . Wiper motor and heater does not function properly .
It's painted Pimento red with black vinyl upholstery ( is this correct for
the paint and trim codes ?) , and fitted with overdrive , Surrey top , ZS
carbs and disc wheels . No wire wheels or full soft top and frame .
The owner has various new and used spare parts ( really a lot ) including a
complete engine ( CT 56512 E ) . Unfortunately he knows that TR's are pretty
rare in South Africa so the asking price is a hefty R 50 000,00 ( approx. $
7200,00 or 5000,00 UK Pounds ) for everything . :-(
I really want this car .
Maybe he will accept two Heralds and three Spitfires in exchange , or maybe
he will be offended by such a suggestion . Who knows ?
Any comments , suggestions or advice would be appreciated .
TIA
Chris de Wet
PO Box 472 , Ifafi , 0260 , South Africa
One 56 TR 3 with o/d , two Heralds and four early Spitfires without o/d .
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