I would like to reiterate how much I, like all of you, have enjoyed this
thread. I would also like to take note in particular of some of the types
of stories that I especially enjoy; that being from those whose term of
ownership extends into the decades. Not to take away from those of us, like
myself, who've not owned their Triumph since the 60's, but the stories much
like those told by family members can take on a special quality.
I would also like to say how much I've enjoyed getting to know those of you
who I've had the privilege to meet in the flesh, and mention one person as
it relates to a drive I was on last year. Last spring, I was in my TR6
heading from Atlanta down to Tallahassee for the SEVTR. I was not alone,
there was a group of a half-dozen cars or so, but as is often the case the
cars can stretch out a bit as we near the destination. At that particular
moment, I found myself in between two groups and I found myself pressing a
little harder on the go-pedal the closer we got to Tallahassee. It was then
that I spotted a car off in the distance.
We all play games in our head sometimes, and if we see what might be another
Triumph on the road, our hearts can rev a little higher than normal.
Although at first unsure that I had spotted a kindred spirit, that
uncertainty gave way when I came upon a beautiful green TR4. When I was
close enough to see the license tag, and I noticed it was from Illinois,
which is not exactly a neighboring state of Georgia, a small light went off
in my head.
"Wait, wasn't there someone on the list from Illinois who was supposed to
come down for the 2002 SEVTR in Jekyll, but had a problem along the way, and
never made it?"
"Hmm, maybe this is the same guy."
"What's his name?"
"James or John something maybe?"
Well as luck would have it, we came to a red light shortly thereafter and it
was there on US 319 that I was first introduced to Jay Holekamp. Later that
day we got to shake hands and I first heard the story of his TR4 that he
shared earlier. It's a great story and a great looking car, but what I
liked best was seeing his car tooling down the road all the way from
Chicago. This car was no trailer queen, but it could have passed for one as
it was my pick for best of show that weekend.
There are many others who aren't afraid to drive their car virtually
anywhere, and to all of you, we young guys, not necessarily in age but in
ownership, would like to thank you for your help and support and inspiration
so that one day our cars can tag along with you, and maybe one day join that
club.
R. Ashford Little II
'70 TR6
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