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Hey there -
Just a brief intro. I’ve recently retired (June) and have spent the last few months trying to educate myself on how best to scratch the British car itch I’ve had since I was in my teens.

The backstory is that I had always wanted a Triumph and while I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy some rather nice marques over these nearly 50 years of driving - the itch remains.

Between BAT, Hemmings and Hagerty (among others) and attending Britfest - I think it’s down to a TR4 or TR250. Thanking this place in advance for the hive knowledge.

So many cars - so little time.

Mike
 
So many cars - so little time.

How true that is. Mike, welcome to BCF. Congrats on the retirement; as I learned myself, it gives you the time to do all the things that you couldn't do before. For me, it was taking a full month and hiking around Switzerland.

Beside BCF, another idea would be to visit/join a local NJ car club. Meet people who can clue you in on what to watch out for, and where to find your dream car.

Good to have you with us.
Tom M.
 
NutmegCT said:
So many cars - so little time.

How true that is. Mike, welcome to BCF. Congrats on the retirement; as I learned myself, it gives you the time to do all the things that you couldn't do before. For me, it was taking a full month and hiking around Switzerland.

Beside BCF, another idea would be to visit/join a local NJ car club. Meet people who can clue you in on what to watch out for, and where to find your dream car.

Good to have you with us.
Tom M.
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Thanks Tom!
What a nice way to spend a month…appreciate the counsel. The NJ chapters are a bit north but I did meet some of them at aforementioned Britfest. Definitely a good resource.
Mike
 
Newoldguy said:
Hey there -
Just a brief intro. I’ve recently retired (June) and have spent the last few months trying to educate myself on how best to scratch the British car itch I’ve had since I was in my teens.

The backstory is that I had always wanted a Triumph and while I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy some rather nice marques over these nearly 50 years of driving - the itch remains.

Between BAT, Hemmings and Hagerty (among others) and attending Britfest - I think it’s down to a TR4 or TR250. Thanking this place in advance for the hive knowledge.

So many cars - so little time.

Mike
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Having never had either of those two models (only a Spitfire), I could not advise, but I'll bet if you make a query for opinions in the Triumph forum here, you will likely get more opinions than you can handle. Personally, if I were to get another TR it would probably be the TR6.

By the way, welcome to the BCF and happy retirement.
 
The itch never goes away.
 
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