Steven Newell wrote
But Triumph's are excellent cheap classic drivers and that makes them
great choices for young old-car users. Which was the point of the
Bloody Miracle memorial brick anyway.
Sorry, Steven - but it wasn't. The objective of the prize was for it
to be given to a car that was proven by its appearance and a number of
other criteria applied by VTR to be in running order, being used on a
regular basis and giving pleasure to its owner. As Michael Porter said
in a recent post, whether the choke cable was above or below the
accelerator cable is for the birds. Total originality of build and
re-build technique isn't an issue here. The cars were made to be
driven and enjoyed, personalised to the owner's individual preferences
throughout the car's life and if this departs from originality - so
what? I must admit I don't see the point of fitting a TR6 with Webers,
minilites and a rolloverbar, but if that's what gives the owner a
turn-on - fine. The prize exists to encourage Triumph owners who may
feel intimidated by the presence of what they may see as 'superior'
examples drawing the attention of judges at a concours. There's
evidently plenty of scope and support for prizes to be awarded for
cars in that concours or semi-concours category and the 'Bloody
Miracle' prize bucks that trend. The age of the winner counts for
nothing. It can be a young kid with his/her first Triumph, an active
pensioner or anyone in between. IF the winner is young, that's great
because it demonstrates there's still interest and commitment on the
part of today's youth and this must be something we should surely
strive to encourage? But it's NOT the reason the prize has been
offered. I believe the inducement MIchael Porter mentioned addressed
the recruitment of current Triumph owners of all ages to encourage the
growth of VTR membership - not just youth in isolation. In that way,
it is no different to this list, as there are many Triumph owners with
email facilities who have never heard of it.
Jonmac
MG 4305 DLO 1970 2.5PI
"Loving thy neighbour" is fine - until you get caught
IN THE SHADOW OF MY FATHER
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