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Nunyas said:
oh my, I gave the Ferrari a good glance this morning on my way into work. There's a "For Sale" sign on the windshield... It's near Glendale College.
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Now I'm curious! Did it have a phone number? Are you interested yourself?

By the way, I have now listed Harold on Ebay. I put a high reserve on it (a number I will be staggered if I get). Auction number 280144125220 if you are interested in watching the bidding progress. (Not sure if I'm allowed to mention that in the forums?)

tdskip asked the good question: what do I want to use whichever car I decide on for. I don't know: the fun with the GT was fixing it up, rather than using it afterwards. I think I wouldn't be selling if it was a convertible. I already have a very good sports coupe (a 911) ... so why would I take the GT out in preference? The GT6 falls into the same category, so I should shelve that idea.

I keep coming back to the TR6 or a Spitfire. Does a TR6 have a back seat big enough for a child, or is it strictly a two seater, like the Spitfire?
 
I'm not personally interested. I can't afford a "Prancing Pony" in any stretch of the imagination. I didn't get the # off the sign. The car is between intersections, so getting a "good look" is being done at 40MPH, which I tend to pay more attention to traffic than cars parked in drive ways.

If you want, I can stop off on my way home tonight and get more info...
 
Nunyas said:
I'm not personally interested. I can't afford a "Prancing Pony" in any stretch of the imagination. I didn't get the # off the sign. The car is between intersections, so getting a "good look" is being done at 40MPH, which I tend to pay more attention to traffic than cars parked in drive ways.

If you want, I can stop off on my way home tonight and get more info...
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No, many thanks for the offer, but as DrE, Steve and others are saying, it seems like it should be avoided. However it is a Ferrari ...!

The reality is probably that the owner gets offers all the time, and they're just waiting for a big one. Which wont be coming from me!
 
Julian,

But wait, there's more.

After spending an obscene amount of money, you TOO could have a Ferrari sitting in your driveway with a 'FOR SALE' sign on it.

You will be the envy of your friends and neighbors.... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif
 
That is precisely the scenario I have intimate knowledge of.
 
Doc...

I have had and restored many cars in my life... 1930 Model A, '57 Corvette (PLEASE don't ask about it), A Porsche 924 (ABSOLUTELY HATED THIS CAR AND IT FELT THE SAME WAY ABOUT ME), Jag XJ6, Datsum 280Z and 240Z, ad infinitum.

From these years of experience I have learned that a nice LBC is easy to restore, parts are available, it does not cost an arm and a leg, AND, they are an absolute BLAST to drive.... I do pick LBC's that are pre-1970 so that I am exemept from the smog device disasters..

That, Ladies and Gentlemen, is my three and a half cents worth... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif
 
DrEntropy said:
That is precisely the scenario I have intimate knowledge of.
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Well, there's a local garage here with a line up of British cars, all old and tatty, all with "Not For Sale" signs in their windscreens. I passed by the other day, hoping to speak to the owner, but there was nobody there. It's basically a small workshop, and this line of cars outside, including a TR6, a TR4, a Bugeye, several MGBs, several Minis, an MGB GT, and a couple of others I couldn't identify.

I just talked to the owner on the 'phone. He said in fact they are all for sale ... just "by appointment".

The TR4 has not been started for 4 years, has rust on most of the body panels, but not on the floor. It's on original black California plates. Sounds like a liability :smile:

The TR6 I need to go and look at ... he came down a grand on his starting price, just while we were talking! It runs, has a good dash, little rust, good transmission, but he said the engine needed some work. But it's driveable.

Perhaps I should pay a visit over on the Triumph board and get the low down on the pros/cons of TR6s vs TR4s?
 
No need for that! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif TR-6, hands-down.
 
ronzet said:
Doc...

I have had and restored many cars in my life... 1930 Model A, '57 Corvette (PLEASE don't ask about it), A Porsche 924 (ABSOLUTELY HATED THIS CAR AND IT FELT THE SAME WAY ABOUT ME), Jag XJ6, Datsum 280Z and 240Z, ad infinitum.

From these years of experience I have learned that a nice LBC is easy to restore, parts are available, it does not cost an arm and a leg, AND, they are an absolute BLAST to drive.... I do pick LBC's that are pre-1970 so that I am exemept from the smog device disasters..

That, Ladies and Gentlemen, is my three and a half cents worth... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif
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The 924 holds a *special* place in my heart... just not sure how to explain it. I wrenched on 'em for my bean money /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif

I've done restorations on ALL sorts, from a 1955 DB-2/4 convertible to Ferrari America. Old Rollies, Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, the list is outrageous...

The personally owned cars not on the list below were a '65 Lotus Cortina Mk-I, two other 105 series GTV Alfas, two MGB roadsters and a GT, ALL pre-'70. I actually TOTALLY agree with your conclusion re: LBC's.
 
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If I did not already own my B and my A, I would buy either a Triumph (TR3) or an Austin Healy BN2 or a BN4 (like the one my business partner owns that I have restored for him)....

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Doc,

The mechanical fuel injection on the 924 just drove me nuts....Then I replaced the clutch only to discover a 6 foot long first motion shaft feeding the transmission that was out of a rear engine drive 911/912... I couldn't stand it anymore....

I absolutely understand how you made a living fixin' them...

HOWEVER... Great looking car and handled like a formula car....

I had a GREAT 280Z that I just could not get to pass smog... All of the work to make it pristine and I couldn't drive the darn thing...

Anyway... 'nuff said....
 
Ron said:
HOWEVER... Great looking car and handled like a formula car....
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You need to drive a +2 Elan. Or ANY Lotus, for that matter. 924's are shoat-pigs.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:] Does a TR6 have a back seat big enough for a child, or is it strictly a two seater, like the Spitfire? [/QUOTE]

You could shove someone in the back of a TR4 or TR6, but it wouldn't be safe (by modern standards) especially for a child.

As to a TR4 vs a TR6 - they have very different charterers in my experience. The TR6 is the better long distance choice, especially with an O/D, but the TR4 feels more frisky to drive in my opinion.

The Triumph board here is very active - if you ask for opinions there you'll definitely get some!
 
mehheh... ya THINK?!?! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif
 
Fiat 124
 
eww. Ferrari prices, Pinninfarina badges. If it don't have a scorpion badge on it, don't bother! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif
 
Julian, Lets get serious, I think that you should get a car that is very relyable and somthing that you can drive to school and look sharp in. If you find a car, that you like and consider, ask a lot of questions on the BCF. A lot of LBC owners have owned other cars and know which ones to stay away from.
Good luck on your search and selling your MG.
BarryE
 
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