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RE: Are we gaining or losing Triumphs?

To: "Randall" <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Are we gaining or losing Triumphs?
From: "R. Ashford Little II" <ralittle2@mindspring.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 13:12:49 -0500
Cc: "Triumph \(E-mail\)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
My favorite is to walk into the local parts store and when they ask "what
kind of car is it?" and I respond Triumph, which is then followed by "who
makes Triumph?"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Randall
> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 10:55 AM
> Cc: Triumph (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: Are we gaining or losing Triumphs?
>
>
> That might be true overall, but it seems to me that the number of
> sidescreen cars in regular use is diminishing.  Too many of them being
> restored to show condition, and then not being driven.  10-15 years ago
> it was not too uncommon to see one on the street.  Now, outside of
> events and club meetings, I don't think I've seen another one on the
> street for several years !
>
> I do still occasionally see TR6 and Wedges though, so perhaps they are
> doing better.
>
> As a side note, I now get far fewer people asking "Is that an MG ?", and
> more simply asking "What is that ?"  Even MGs are getting so scarce that
> people don't know what they are !  And, I'm running into more and more
> people at the auto parts counter that don't know Triumph ever made cars.
>
> Randall
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
> >
> > The number of Triumphs being brought back to life appears to be
> growing thus increasing the number of "Visible" Triumphs.

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