I met up with Mr. Phil Ethier of St. Paul here in D.M. tonight, along
with a friend of mine from work who happens to be active in area
autocrossing. Phil's on his way back to the twin cities in his newly
purchased, very early '62 TR4.
A great time was had by all; Phil was kind enough to let me drive his
'4 'round a few blocks and back, which was, I confessed, the first
time I've driven a TR. I've spent a lot of time behind the wheel of
my Spit, but never a TR.
Now, of course, I am itching to get my own TR back on the road --
which I suppose is part of the purpose of meeting people in this way!
Phil looks to have found a very nice example in his '4; no OD or IRS,
but as he says, those facts can be considered pluses, given the
repair bills when one goes out. No rust that I could see, a very
nice, dark red interior, and a burbling, rich exhaust note that makes
me yearn for a working Triumph.
All in due time. Hopefully by next August for Breckenridge!
Take care, all!
Dan
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Dan Buettner - Des Moines, Iowa - mailto:danb@thelittlemacshop.com
1977 Spitfire, FM64159U, now with an O too. In need of a
comprehensive restoration (again), but will have to wait its turn in
storage.
1957 TR3, TS15098L. Needs an O. Undergoing frame-off restoration
begun 9/99.
1988 Honda Civic 4WD Wagon. 179,500 miles. Gets me to work and back
home again every day. No home page. (go figure)
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