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Re: [TR] Non-running TR3B for sale in Saint Louis area by long-term owne

To: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Non-running TR3B for sale in Saint Louis area by long-term owner
From: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 06:48:55 -0700
Cc: Triumphs <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
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What a lot of potential there to be a great driver (or the basis of a
restoration).  I do not think I have ever seen that rear bumper before (and
will be just as happy not to see it again) but it is a remarkable accessory.

Geo


On Sun, Sep 22, 2013 at 5:46 AM, Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com> wrote:

> A retired university professor here in the Saint Louis area has owned a
> powder blue 1962 TR3B (TCF56L) since 1966.  Car hasn't run since electrical
> problems sidelined it circa 1977 with around 100k miles, but it's been
> garaged since then.  It had a badly-repaired right side rocker panel once
> upon a time that has continued to corrode, and that's the only significant
> rust I noted. Reportedly some minor front and rear end collision work
> earlier in life.  Few modifications done by the current owner, although the
> first owner had interesting taste in accessories.  The car is almost as
> bought in '66.
>
> The project to get it running is now more than they're willing to tackle,
> so they'd like to find a good next home for the car.  They have a couple of
> interested parties from various corners of the country but are open to any
> offers.  Feel free to send me any notes and I'll forward to Allan and Sandy
> to put people in touch.
>
> Here's a link to a slideshow of 130 images taken in early September.  (A
> bit esoteric, I'll admit, but they were taken for my personal TR3B
> "originality" file, not to sell the car!)
>
> http://4xdog.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=31704017&AlbumKey=L7MT4W
>
> Don
>
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