OK, somebody needs to scan the catalogue in and make a PDF...
On Thu, 25 Feb 1999, Ron Fowler wrote:
> "Laura G." wrote:
> >
> > >If I only had a 1990 Catalog........ 8^)
> > >
> > >Joe
> >
> > I'm beginning to wonder if TRF ever had a Spitfire catalog-or is it just one
> > of those "urban legends"?
> >
> > Laura G. and Nigel
>
>
> To all:
>
> I am currently writing this from snowy Central Ohio and in my hands I am
> currently holding the "Holy Grail of Spitfiredom" a TRF Spitfire 1500
> Spare Parts Catalogue, 3rd Edition, 2nd Printing, July 1993!! It is
> probably the last printing that they have made of the catalogue and does
> indeed have the artist rendition of an Inca Yellow Spitfire on the cover
> - rather well done actually - nice details/drawings/info inside as well.
>
>
> 1993 Edition notes from inside the cover:
>
> "This catalogue is the third edition of The Roadster Factory's Spare
> Parts Catalogue for the Spitfire 1500 model variations. The first
> edition was published in 1983 and many thousands of copies have been
> distributed to enthusiasts since that time. This edition has been
> updated and revised by TRF Publications, and the cover illustration was
> created by John Hastings. TRF maintains the world's most comprehensive
> inventory of Spitfire 1500 components, and the catalogue has grown over
> the years to reflect this. We hope that you will find it easy to use,
> and we look forward to the opportunity to help you with your parts
> needs."
>
>
>
> Just had to send this info to you all with respect to the current thread
> topic! They do exist, however, I know that TRF has been out of them for
> at least a year. I recently requested the new edition that one of their
> sale flyers advertised as being "ready" - of course, it is still at the
> printer but should be delivered soon. They are keeping a list of those
> requesting it.
>
> I would be very happy to "trade" this collector's item for.... let's
> see... an '80 exhaust manifold without cracks!!! They both have about
> the same level of scarcity!!!
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ron Fowler
>
> 1980 Inca Yellow Spitfire with Overdrive
> CMAS and TRF Car Club Member
>
> P.S. - I did receive TRF's Phase II - Winter Sale flyer today with the
> Blue 1999 price list!
>
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