Dear Triumph Folks,
As the coordinator of the two major California British car meets, I get a
bunch of related info, especially about cars for sale. I usually know
nothing about the cars or the owners so I can't help evaluate the car or
price but feel that it is important to get the info out so the car can go
to an enthusiast, rather than a dealer/broker (as they say on Seinfeld,
"not that there's anything wrong with that.").
This one really intreagued me, partly because I just wrote a Buyer's Guide
for TR3s for Moss' British Motoring Magazine and partially because I'm
normally a BMC/MG kind of guy but these roadsters are fast and solid and
easy to find parts for. I don't have the time to rebuild this one, and the
seller has not included a price so I'm not sure how good a deal it is, BUT,
If this is the type of project that you have in mind - CHECK IT OUT!
Thanks and we'll see you Californians at either Palo Alto or LA this year.
Cheers,
Rick Feibusch
310-392-6605
Journalist/Appraiser/Event Coordinator,
Palo Alto & Los Angeles British Car Meets
Venice Beach, CA
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Forwarded Message:
From: RogerArch@aol.com
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 10:31:13 EDT
Subject: Car Show - Automobiles
To: rfeibusch1@earthlink.com
MIME-Version: 1.0
Mr. Feibusch,
I noticed in the Sacramento Bee the article about the upcoming British
automobile events.
Why I am sending you this e-mail is that I have a 1960 TR-3 that was my
dream to rebuild and to pass on to my daughter. However, over the years
this car has not been used and needs someone that has a high level of
interest to put it back on the road. I have far to many projects at this
point to invest the time and money for this activity.
I am the second owner of this car (black color) that has less than a 100k
miles on it. A number of years ago I rebuilt the engine to a TR-4 spec.
with new sleeves and pistons. After that rebuild it was driven very
little. It is black and has been stored for years and recently covered
with a tarp. I took the SU's off to rebuild and have them to be completed
and put back on the car. I am sure the matched tires are rotten and need
replacement. There is some body work required and new upholstery of course,
plus paint. In other words a great car to start with, but should have a
ground up rebuild at this point.
I would appreciate it if you would put the word out to anyone looking for a
new project and opportunity to rebuild this car and bring it back to it's
deserved glory. It was a car with great power and fun to drive around the
Bay Area years ago. There are many stories attached to that car. The
original owner lived up by Lake Shasta.
Regards,
Roger A. McCardle - Architect
800 Cobble Cove Lane
Sacramento, CA 95831-4309
(916) 421-8005
<RogerArch@aol.com>
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