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SASSAMON

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60 years ago, on this day, TS21383L was assembled at the Triumph factory in Coventry.

She is currently awaiting new floors and sills or She would be out celebrating.

Current Steward,

Roger

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Geo Hahn

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Roger, that photo - Are you indicating you got it for $5,000? or that you think it will be on the road in 5 years?... or just showing how many fingers you had on your right hand before starting work on it?

Congratulations on turning 60.
 
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Geo,

The hands up with five spread fingers is my "Hi" wave.

I was able to purchase "Bettie" for $3,800 in 1999.

Was able to start her up and drive her until 2004 when I lost my job and the restoration funds dried up. When I became employed again it was with less income and the income was needed to pay off the accumulated debts. Then when the economy tanked in 2008, the company I was working for, laid off 90% of their employees.

Self employment kept me above water for several years until medical problems occurred. Had to sell my house and move into a much smaller space. But the sale has provided me with a small sum that I plan to use for restoration work.

Currently looking for someone that would be able to help with the needed body work.

Roger
 

Don Elliott

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Speaking of birthdays, it was in May 1958 that I bought my first car. A TR3A (brand new) and it now is nearly 60 years old with 194,000 miles on the speedometer. I paid cash for it ($2616.00) with my savings from working from age 17 to 20 at Pratt & Whitney.

And I'm still 20 years old !

Don Elliott, Original Owner, Montreal, Canada - 1958 TR3A, TS 27489 LO
 

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