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Re: rolltop/soft top GT6's in US?

To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>, Allen Patterson <kormanfastbmw@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: rolltop/soft top GT6's in US?
From: Mark Milotay <mark.milotay@onthemark.bc.ca>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:00:52 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <371F82E2.BF0ECCEE@worldnet.att.net>
I think that he's talking about the big roll back canvas sunroof used on
various 60's cars (VW Sun Bug, MGB GT, Mini....). These provide most of the
convertible feel, while providing a bit more protection.

- Mark

At 10:24 PM 4/22/99 -0700, Joe Curry wrote:
>
>Allen,
>Pardon my ignorance, but..... "what the hell are you talking about?"  
>
>GT6's were always made with a hard top.  That is why they were called
>"GT".  Triumph did toy around with coming out with a 6 cyl. Spitfire but
>the project was never seriously considered because of the possible
>competition with the TR6.  Photos of these convertible GT6's are either
>factory prototypes or private conversions.  There are plenty of them
>around to be sure!!!
>
>Regards,
>Joe
>
>Allen Patterson wrote:
>> 
>> Maybe I've missed it in my literature, but were these ever imported?  I
>> see photos of them all the time in RHD configuration, surely there's
>> some LHD's that found their way into the states.  Better yet, anyone
>> know where one is?
>> Regards,
>> Allen Patterson
>
>-- 
>"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> 
Mark Milotay, Principal
On the Mark Software & Consulting

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