In a message dated 16/03/00 02:20:44 GMT Standard Time, triumph.tr7@usa.net
writes:
<< Subj: Re: some more about the Rover Company
Date: 16/03/00 02:20:44 GMT Standard Time
From: triumph.tr7@usa.net (Brian Furgalus)
To: GuyotLeonF@aol.com
CC: triumphs@autox.team.net
NO ARCHIVE
Léon,
Please, by all means continue! This hasn't once made the news (to my
knowledge), and I am getting all of my updates via the list. This goes
to everyone else who is keeping those of us in the LBC community abreast
of industry developments. I'd like to know what is going to become of
BMIHT. And how about MG? I know it's the "other" marque, but it is
currently the only mass-produced British Sportscar, and I'd be very
saddened to see MG go the way of the dodo (again).
The problems that BMW are experiencing are reminiscent of the problems
faced by British Leyland management in the late '70's and early
pre-Metro '80's. If any of you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend
reading "Back from the Brink" by Michael Edwardes (president of BL
during those tumultuous restructurings that killed off Mg and Triumph).
It really gives some insight into the difficulties they had. One thing
I must add here, in defense of the TR7 (my TR), is that it was
definitely not the cause for Triumph's demise. It was either scrap the
sportscars or face losing government funding and going bankrupt.
Fascinating reading!
(ISBN 0-00-217074-4)
Later,
Brian
Thank you Brian, yes, I have read back from the brink, and enjoyed it.
I will keep the list up to date with these exciting developments.
Léon
Triumph Sports Six Club
International Liaison Secretary
1963 Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible
Wimbledon, London, England.
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