Gentlefolk,
On 3 February, Carl Musson was wondering when the front apron shape
changed for TR3(A)s, from a pronounced lip to a flatter shape. As far as I
am aware, there were no substantial changes made by the factory to the
shape of the aprons. However, when the cars were new and got a punch in
the nose, the panel butchers found that the double curve on the apron was
somewhat hard to get right. As a result, many 3As now sport the flatter
shape (it could be regarded as a badge of honour, to indicate that the car
wasn't a wimp when it came to taking on other cars, or lamp posts or ??? ).
John Pike
TR3A TS 75053 O
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