Hi all,
Since there's been a lot of interest in the old
Standard/Triumph promo movies, I asked Andy Mace
about the status of the Delaware Valley Triumphs
compilation video that included quite a few of the
old movies, including "the White Wave" and the
tale of the Heralds across Africa. This was a
two video compilation, and cost $75 for the pair
when they were last available. At the time, they
seemed expensive, but I was glad that I'd gotten
them - they've been immensely entertaining.
Anyway, an excerpt from Andy's response follows - maybe
if we can show enough interest, the VTR could re-introduce
these as part of the Regalia Department and offer the tapes
for sale again.
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On Mar 7, 10:46am, Andrew Mace wrote:
> John, this came up a few years ago (I think I raised the question, in
> fact). Here's some mail I saved (what a packrat!) for an historical
> perspective (AN historical perspective? Geesh!). Maybe it's time to raise
> the question again with good old Al! ;-)
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> >From: "Montiegel, M, C" <MNTGMC@BBMS.IAC.HONEYWELL.COM>
> >From: Cathy Montiegel & Alan Stryeski
>
> Alan and I were both involved in the original video project undertaken by
> DVT. Many of the original movies were loaned to us from Leonia (Triumph
HQ)
> and were returned. We have no knowledge as to the whereabouts of the
> originals. Some of the racing footage was borrowed from Quaker State.
>
> Prior to making and selling copies we obtained permission from all sources.
> Considering the poor quality of the original films, due to age and
> brittleness, the videos were actually quite good. Also, considering the
> length (approx. 4 hours) and rare footage, we considered the price to be
> reasonable. (Videos I and II, $75.)
>
> We have no knowledge of any TR7/8 TV commercials. Maybe Mike Cook could
> answer that question.
>
> As to the status of the video project, sales tapered off. Frequently after
> one club member bought a set, multiple copies were made for friends and
> other club members. There was no way for us to really control this. Alan
> has master copies and this project could be handled through VTR Regalia.
>
> Cathy & Alan
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cheers,
John Lye
rjl6n@virginia.EDU
http://avery.med.virginia.edu/~rjl6n/homepage.htm
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