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Radley, Jack wrote:
> I purchased the book from Midlife Classic Cars. I don't have the
> paperwork handy, but will try to locate it for you. I located the
> Midlife Classic Cars bookstore by obtaining information from the list.
> Maybe someone on the list has it handy.
>
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: econrad [mailto:econrad@teal.csn.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 11:47 AM
> To: Radley, Jack
> Subject: RE: Book - Practical Classics & Car
> Restorer - Triumph TR6 Restoration
>
> Jack,
>
> You posted this email a number of weeks ago. I was
> wondering where you were
> able to find this book: Practical Classics & Car
> Restorer - Triumph TR6
> Restoration. I understand that the book is out of
> print.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Eric Conrad
> Denver, CO
> econrad@teal.csn.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Radley, Jack
> Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 2:09 PM
> To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Book - Practical Classics & Car Restorer
> - Triumph TR6 Restoration
>
> I just received this book today and have found it to be
> interesting so
> far. The book follows the restoration of a rusted hulk
> to completion as
> a beautiful TR6. I haven't had a chance to read it at
> much depth yet,
> but the book closes with a chapter titled "Counting the
> cost and road
> test"
>
> In this final chapter, the authors tally up their costs
> for the
> restoration. The total is *34,455 (British pounds).
>
> The book was published in 1992 and the mid-91 currency
> conversion rate
> makes that equal to $55,852 US$. Assuming the
> restoration took place at
> a similar conversion rate, am I looking at a $56,000
> TR6?
>
> Granted, we all know that TR6's are worth $50-60K, but
> how many of these
> $50K+ restoration animals exist?
>
> Skimming that article made me feel good about the $1,000
> I just spent on
> a new brake master cylinder, brakes, hoses, belts, carb
> & ignition work
> and steering boots.
>
> Jack Radley
> 76TR6
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