I think I just got lucky, called around junk yards in San Jose, found one at
a place called Vince's, 1781 S. 10th St. San Jose, but it was the only one
he had at the time. He is one of the recyclers that the state sent you to
when they were coughing up money for a running wreck, to get the smog
monsters off the road. He did have quite a few japanese "classics" (
70's-80's ) though. Good luck with the 7-11 gig!
Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: "G. Mugele" <mewgull@sonic.net>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] THANKSGIVING RIDE
> Yeah, I well remember Ray and his shop. There was always a line of
> three or four Formula Juniors parked on the side of the driveway into
> his shop. He was a wonderful mechanic and a fun guy to listen to. I
> was asking around about him not that long ago. I didn't know he'd
> moved to Oregon. Sad loss.
>
> Regarding the Triumph Italia, they are indeed as rare as hen's teeth.
> Only 329 were built. There was one for sale near my cousin's house in
> the UK a decade back. At the time I thought it was some sort of
> updated Peerless with a new name. It was LHD and complete but looked
> like more of a project than I was willing to start. Oh, also it was
> BRG with minilites on it.
> Hemmings seems to have an Italia every now and then but I haven't paid
> attention to the prices; just assumed that I couldn't afford one.
>
> Also, thanks to Pete for the wonderful report on his experience with
> the TR4 transmission conversion. This sounds great. I now feel the
> urge to hold up a few dozen Seven-Elevens to raise the needed cash. :-
> D One more question for Pete, where did you find the W58? Is there
> a prime Totyota recycler?
>
> Gerry
>
>
> On Nov 21, 2010, at 7:18 PM, Robin Jackson wrote:
>
>> Anyone remember Ray Martinelli? His obit is in the PD. Check it out!
>> He was
>> a mover and shaker with British Cars here in the 1960's. I knew him
>> through
>> SCCA and RDC racing in the early 1960's Let's hold good thoughts for
>> Ray and
>> his family. Cheers, Rob Jackson
>
> G. Mugele
> mewgull@mugele.net
>
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