My humble observation is that many TR's are, in fact, restored beyond the
condition they were in the day the Triumph dealer sold it. If the expression
"Showroom condition" offers a prospective buyer the impression the car has not
suffered to abuses of a DPO, is that a reasonable statement? While that may be
rare, I have seen plenty of examples of cars indulged by seemingly unlimited
budgets as well as 24 years plus of experience and technology.
Wouldn't it be neat to go to a Triumph showroom EVER and get what rates as a
perfect TR2-6 now-a-days. I have no personal knowledge of any of this, however,
having only ever bought "pre-owned" Triumphs. Can you find a Triumph today that
recreates the "off the lot" experience?
R Scotti
66 TR4A-IRS-SURREY-"Wish my wife would let me buy a OD"
-----Original Message-----
From: VK0216@aol.com [mailto:VK0216@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 12:27 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Is there such a thing as a TR6 in Showroom Condition?
To me, and maybe I am out in leftfield on this, but when a car is sited as
"showroom condition", I pretty much think of when I bought my first TR6 from
a Triumph dealer in Cleveland in 1976. Every single part on it was new,
including the oil leak I had the first week of ownership but thats another
story.
We all know that was a long time ago and triumph dealerships have long fell
by the wayside. How can a Triumph TR6 be in showroom condition? It blows my
mind that anyone would really use this term for a car that is at the least 24
years old. When we look at our various parts catalogues we always see a fair
amount of N/A next to needed parts. I know, I know, you have to keep an open
mind but I will never forget seeing my burgundy 76 TR6 on that showroom
floor, and now seeing what is termed as showroom condition, it sure lessens
my expectations on the next TR I might want to see. Just venting a little,
not directed toward anyone, just a general comment...........Virgil 75 TR6
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