Janet:
Others may disagree, but I would recommend purchasing a TR6 subject to the
following (albeit obvious) recommendations:
1) buy the best specimen you can possibly afford (within reason). You might
want to avail yourself of the services of some of the surrogate buyers listed
in the 6-Pack newsletter. Having someone highly knowledgable looking at your
prospective purchase will at least improve your chances of not spending top
dollar for a car that is really a well-dressed basket case in disguise.
If there is a local Triumph club near you, they may also be a big help (but
be careful here; not all scions are as honest as we would like them to be).
2) Find the most reputable mechanic you can, preferably someone who knows these
cars as well or better than any other. A top notch LBC mechanic is essential for
those drivers who are not mechanically inclined. These cars are old (20-27 yrs),
but if they have been well maintained and continue to receive regular servicing,
they are really pretty reliable, at least by the standards that applied when
things were built. The fun is, as you know, well worth at least some hassle.
Good Luck!
Gary Morrow
'72 TR6, '68 TR250 (here, there, everywhere)
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