In a message dated 5/19/2006 4:38:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
70TR6@mindspring.com writes:
...if you have the time, space,
money, etc. to add another car to your collection, what would it be?...I'm
really more interested in the vast field of cars that can be bought for under
25k.
==AM==
Wow, this could be quite a list for me. ;-)
Older American pickup, preferably no later than early 1960s, ideally
something like the "Advance Design" Chevies up through the early 1950s. I'd
also
consider a panel truck or Suburban. If I have to have a hauler, it might as
well
be a cool one.
Cougar, but only a dark green XR-7G (for Dan Gurney) edition, circa 1968.
1951 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery or Station Wagon (forget a convertible, as
they're too expensive).
Ford Falcon Ranchero, staying with the utility theme. Earlier the better,
preferably 1960.
Ford Country Squire, but no later than 1968.
Maybe a Jeepster, either the original or the mid- to late 1960s
reincarnation. or a nice Willys Jeep Station Wagon, circa 1949-50.
"Split-window" or "oval-window" VW Beetle.
Sunbeam-Talbot 90 DHC (I actually had one briefly -- a project at best --
but couldn't refuse the offer I got for it soon after I bought it)
1969 TR6, or 1969 Mk3 Spitfire, but either would have to be white with red
interior. ;-)
1969 Herald 13/60 "Puerto Rico" specification convertible -- ultra rare, and
probably the only "factory-built" (Belgian assembly, that is) Herald with a
full Spitfire-spec. engine.
Almost any "commercial" Standard or Triumph, such as a (Herald) Courier Van,
Atlas, Standard Vanguard or 8/10-based pickup or "panel" van, or even an
Australian-built Triumph Mayflower Ute.
Triumph Renown Limousine.
Oh, and a clean, low-mileage 1992-95 Honda Civic CX five-speed (or at least
a rock-solid, straight rolling body) for daily commuting and such, especially
in the winter. Gotta love well over 40 mpg on a regular basis...saves money
for the "good" cars!
I'll stay away from the definitely-well-over-$25k category for now.... :-)
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and
Triumph Herald Database at its new URL: _http://triumph-herald.us_
(http://triumph-herald.us/)
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