[TR] [6pack] Triumph in NYTimes... Mercury De Soto The Winner?

[John Mitchell]

   I'd sell that Italia if it can't beat a DeSoto.  I've got a few extra 
bucks I could give you:)   John  Mitchell

Corey Sherman wrote:
> Well go figure... 
>  
> despite a Call-to-Action to over 5,000 Triumph enthusiasts (VTR, 6-pack and
> ITTR), apparently furniture maker Steve Heller's custom 1998 Mercury Grand
> Marquis sedan was voted Car of the Year (1). 
>  
> It was built of parts from 11 donor cars with welded body panels.  He
> received nearly 1,000 of the 6,392 total votes (2).
>  
> Without sounding cynical, I am surprised considering I so many friends,
> family and List members claimed to vote, but if we it was to be fair it
> would have been regulated by someone in the insurance, banking or auto
> industry (LOL). Seriousily, something funny went on here, but little anybody
> can do... "the people have voted" - who says they have to have good taste!
>  
> Anyways, sorry about the rant, and a thank you for those who did support our
> Marque.
> Corey Sherman
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>  <http://tinyurl.com/c52opo>  
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> (1) NY Times Article Winner
> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/automobiles/collectibles/22MARQUIS.html
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> (2) NYTimes Classics and Conversation Pieces Published: February 20, 2009 
> http://tinyurl.com/akru65 
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> (3) Read the Autoblog to see reader's comments:
> http://tinyurl.com/c52opo
>  <http://collectiblecars.nytimes.com/Contest/Vote.asp#COL8111523>  
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