[TR] Rostyle

[pethier at comcast.net]

Often wondered why Triumph had Rostyle wheel covers and MG had Rostyle steel wheels.

Also, I have heard that Rostyle wheels were made to resemble "Paddy Hopkirk" alloy wheels, but I've never seeh a picture of "Paddy Hopkirk" alloy wheels.  Anyone have more info and/or a link to a picture?

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack", Sapphire Blue
2004 Suburban 8.1, Sport Red, the only automatic of the bunch
2005 Lotus Elise, Bordeaux Red Pearl
2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, Berry Red
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "carlsereda" <carlsereda at aol.com>
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:01:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [TR] Rostyle
> I have an older Triumph book with photo of a TR5... black car, black
> surrey top, black and chrome rostyle hub caps.. best looking TR5 I've
> ever seen!
> Regards,
> Carl
> '63 TR4 since '74
> 
> 
> On Nov 16, 2011, at 7:08:46 AM, triumphs-request at autox.team.net wrote:
> 
> > Steve's comment is really good. Having lived on both sides of the
> > pond, I'd
> > say those trims are generally rated as highly undesirable in North
> > America, but highly prized in the UK...