I'm sorry to say I'm older than all three of my Triumphs!! However, I
haven't rusted quite as badly as they have!!
>
> There's a good 'survey'-type question - how many listers ARE younger than
> their cars? I have a 1958 TR3A, and I was born in 1960. I bought my 1976
> TR6 with my own money when I turned 19, as I had been working for a
> (unionized) A&P store since before I was 16. I knew what I wanted, even
> then! (Of course, if I had known then what I know today, I probably
> could've bought an early-series TR6 with all options (o/d, 3 tops, etc)
> for less, or (perish the thought) some other then-undesirable, now
> valuable classic. Still, I don't regret it a bit! Cheers, (& irish beers!)
> - JD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Kahler [SMTP:brad.kahler@141.com]
> Sent: March 17, 1999 9:45 AM
> To: vafred@erols.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: birthday
>
>
> > According to my very attractive "B.M.I.H.T." certificate, on this
> date in
> > the year 1959, in Coventry, England, bearing car/chasis number
> TS/46153L,
> > they created my very enjoyable T/R 3-A. Since the weather is
> forcast for
> > the 60'S today, a afternoon "top-on" drive and lunch is planned to
> > show-off her one birthday present, a very original factory metal
> hardtop
> > (without rear window). So to my very nice companion
> "Happy-Birthday", and
> > enjoy your new top. "DT & FT"
>
> Fred, the question is who is older, you or your TR3A???
>
>
> Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 3/9/99)
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> 1962 TR4 CT288L -- 1965 TR4 CT38888LO parts car?
> 1959 TR3A TS41311L -- 1959 TR3A TS53523L parts car
> 1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 3/9/99)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
1962 TR4 CT288L -- 1965 TR4 CT38888LO parts car?
1959 TR3A TS41311L -- 1959 TR3A TS53523L parts car
1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
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