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Just a quick note to introduce myself:

Scott Marquis
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1961 Triumph Italia 2000 GT, Vignale #227
 

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Thanks very much Rick. Amazing what 12 years and an open checkbook can accomplish.

I assume Marshgrass is a known Italia luster ?
 

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Hi There Rick,

"How sweet it is"!!

"Welcome" and Introduce Yourself & Your "New/Old" toy to the "Triumph Forum". There are alot of folks there that would love to see & chat about your car.

Regards, Russ
 
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Thanks Steve. Based on suggestion from toysruss above, posted a few additional pics and background in the Triumph Forum.
 
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Welcome to the BCF!
 

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Stunning car and unfortunately I am sure my pocketbook is not deep enough to make an offer!
The "back" story to the above post referencing me is I CHOKED last year when there was one for sale in Florida that I could have managed with selling my TR4A and MGA. It truly is the only car I regret not pursuing.

Glad to see you here and please continue to post adventures with your Italia.MGATR4A.jpg
 
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Thanks for your comments, and I assume you must be the same Irene who haunts each Italia posted on BAT. Don't panic, I suspect there are a few more cars yet to be discovered. A high quality restored Italia just sold at auction in Switzerland for somewhat less than expected (equivalent of $89k US).

FYI, I did also post some additional background and pics in the Triumph Forum.

Scott
 

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Well, this is probably as good a place as any to throw my hat in the ring. I am the new owner (as of October) of Italia #312, the yellow car that was offered on Ebay and featured on BaT. It's a bit rough around the edges, but otherwise straight and complete except for a couple small (thankfully available!) parts. The engine is original and I suspect the rest of the major components are as well. The BMIHT build sheet only listed the engine number.

We feel in love with Italias ever since we saw our first one in person in the mid-80s. It has always been on my short list of cars I would jump on without question. It was only this year that the stars aligned and I could make it happen.

What's the old saying, be careful what you wish for?
 
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SD1030 -

Congratulations on joining the Italia club.

I think you're probably already in contact with several of the other Italia owners. If not, PM me through this board, and I can provide contact information. I can only say I'd never have gotten my car complete without the incredible knowledge and assistance of fellow owners around the world.

Scott
 
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