My point exactly. At least we don't have to put up with
Spitfire jokes, right?
Jen
"Laura Gharazeddine" <laura.g@141.com> wrote:
>>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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