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Good day fellow enthusiasts,
I've finally retired, sold the business and can indulge in my love for classic British sports cars and their distinctive styling. Last September I purchased a 1958 Triumph TR3A via a classic car auction site and remarkably the car was only 9 miles from where I live in Hampshire, on the south England coast.
I'm not a mechanic, and I don't have the facilities to undertake any major repairs, but I have been blessed with a successful business so I can afford for experts to help me maintain my car to the best standard possible.
My car was rebuilt at the turn of the millennium by a director of engineering of a well-known British racing car brand, and he took the opportunity to modify a few elements to make the vehicle safer without compromising the styling, the sports driving experience and the basic refinements. I have recently had the car overhauled and fully serviced by Jim Stokes Workshops who have a phenomenal reputation for classic car restoration and maintenance in Southern England.
Apart from my love of that era of British sports cars and brands, I also bought 'Trippy' as the car is known by the family, so my wife and I could enjoy drives together to country pubs and events. My wife had a massive brain haemorrhage at the end of July 25 with 12 days on a ventilator and as she makes the most remarkable recovery we can share the thrill of the drives together because cars like a Triumph TR3A make you feel good that you're still the right side of the grass!
I wanted to join the forum because of the shared affection for classic British cars and the wealth of experience that the members freely share. As I have said, I'm no mechanic although I'll always have a go, so I'm hoping to learn new skills, listen to hard won advice and make sure that I keep Trippy growling along until the next custodian preserves and drives her.
With warmest wishes from Old Hampshire
Adey
I've finally retired, sold the business and can indulge in my love for classic British sports cars and their distinctive styling. Last September I purchased a 1958 Triumph TR3A via a classic car auction site and remarkably the car was only 9 miles from where I live in Hampshire, on the south England coast.
I'm not a mechanic, and I don't have the facilities to undertake any major repairs, but I have been blessed with a successful business so I can afford for experts to help me maintain my car to the best standard possible.
My car was rebuilt at the turn of the millennium by a director of engineering of a well-known British racing car brand, and he took the opportunity to modify a few elements to make the vehicle safer without compromising the styling, the sports driving experience and the basic refinements. I have recently had the car overhauled and fully serviced by Jim Stokes Workshops who have a phenomenal reputation for classic car restoration and maintenance in Southern England.
Apart from my love of that era of British sports cars and brands, I also bought 'Trippy' as the car is known by the family, so my wife and I could enjoy drives together to country pubs and events. My wife had a massive brain haemorrhage at the end of July 25 with 12 days on a ventilator and as she makes the most remarkable recovery we can share the thrill of the drives together because cars like a Triumph TR3A make you feel good that you're still the right side of the grass!
I wanted to join the forum because of the shared affection for classic British cars and the wealth of experience that the members freely share. As I have said, I'm no mechanic although I'll always have a go, so I'm hoping to learn new skills, listen to hard won advice and make sure that I keep Trippy growling along until the next custodian preserves and drives her.
With warmest wishes from Old Hampshire
Adey
