>I am happy to see that Minnesota Triumphs has volunteered to
>host the 2002 convention. However, I noticed that the
>featured model is the TR4, 2002 being the 40th anniversary
>of its introduction. Excuse me, but wasn't the Spitfire
>also introduced in 1962?
>Thanks,
>Jen
Well, according to Graham Robson in his "Triumph Cars, the
Complete Story", the TR4 came out in 1961. However, 2002 is the
50th anniversary of the TR2-the proto-type having made it's debut
at Earl's Court. Yes, Spitfires did come out in 1962, but you know
how it is-we get no respect! ;-P
HTH,
Laura G.
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