TRs hiding in garages still out there!

[skikir]

got these on an other unrelated board when I posted my counterintimidation device.

https://i3.tinypic.com/166zqpv.jpg

 

[jerrybny]

I am sure there are a lot more British cars sitting in garages and barns out there. Hopefully they will get resuced before they rust away. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[tomshobby]

I know they are out there. I recently found a TR3 that the owner purchased new and has it sitting in his garage. I am working on buying it and he said when he is ready he will call. I think it might take a little time, after all he has kept it all these years, but will eventually be mine.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

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I think it might take a little time, after all he has kept it all these years, but will eventually be mine.

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Wayne, from "Wayne's World", speaking of Cassandra:

"Oh yes, she will be MINE!" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

There's a TR4 peeking out from a carport here that I've had my eye on. Just sitting there...

Mickey

 

[jsneddon]

Hands off the TR4 under a tarp in my gated community! IT'S MINE!

 

[Andrew Mace]

Wow! Any idea where these two are located? Both are fairly early examples, particularly the Herald, which appears to be a '61 model (948cc, twin-carb).

Reminds me of one Herald I bought several years ago out of Central Pennsylvania. One owner, titled 1962. Driven by wife for about 7-8 years and only about 50,000 miles. Then she left her husband, and left the car in his garage. It stayed there over 30 years until the husband died and the house went up for sale. Unfortunately, the dirt floor and dampness took their toll on the chassis, although it's repairable, and various brake and fuel lines. Body itself is basically just fine. And the car is 98% ORIGINAL: paint, interior, top, etc. and even one of the five tires (wide whitewall Dunlop Gold Seal). Looks like the one in "your" picture might be of similar status.

 

[Winston]

I'm pretty sure that the Tractor seat in the picture is highly desireable to a restorer.

 

[Flinkly]

i found my triumph in a storage unit "garage"...does that count? everyone had pretty much forgotten about it, except the check to pay for it.

 

[skikir]

THE POSTERS LOCATION INDICATED COLUMBUS(?) TEXAS. HAD MKIV/1500 TOO. NOTICE TRACTOR IN BACKGOUND AND "SPITOON" BY FRONT WHEEL OF HEROLD. "GOOD 'OL BOY"

 

[TRDejaVu]

My "new" 62 TR4 is just being woken up after a barn-nap that started in 1978.

I know that won't be the longest that a car has "disappeared", so how about seeing who has the record amongst this group.

 

[R6MGS]

My TC was in storage from 1964 to 2002(when i bought it)...so thats 38 years, anyone got more?

I tend to end up with alot of cars that have been sitting some time. Usually around 10 years or less.

 

[TRDejaVu]

R6MGS, I just noticed where you're from. I used to live in Erin Mills and then Waterdown, before moving down to PA. Is Hazel still the Mayor?

 

[R6MGS]

Wow! Erin Mills is like 2 minutes from me!....Yup old Hazel is still mayor....she was hit by a pickup truck about a year ago...But she's still alive and ticking.

 

[TRDejaVu]

I expect that the pickup truck came off worse; you don't mess with Hazel.

 

[stormbear]

I got my TR7 out of a tobacco barn. I also know where 2 more 7s might be in a local shed. They were there last time I drove my when the farmer had the barn door open.

 

[aeronca65t]

The racing Spridget (below) sat in a garage for about 13 years. The tires were all flat and stuck to the concrete. We had to pry the car up off the ground with a 2X4 before we could "skid" it (no wheels turning) onto the trailer.
One of the con-rods had escaped out of the side of the engine too....it was a mess.

A local guy saw my car in the yard two years ago and told me his Dad had died and left a similar car in their garage for about 11 years. It was in nice shape, so I went over and bought it....now my brother owns it.

My friends have kidded me about having a "touch" for finding abandoned green Spridgets.
I'm working on a TR4 right now...and another green Spridget.

 

[Banjo]

My TR2 has reportedly been sitting since 1961.
My Jag was last registered in 68

 

[TR_JOE250]

In garages, in barns, under trees, they are out there my friends. I drove past this 73 Spitfire for over a year befor finaly stoping to ask about it. About 45 min. and $500 later it became my fathers day gift to myself. It was covered with a tarp under a tree. Now it's in my barn. Keep your eyes and ears open and good things can happen. Yes Virgina, there is a Santa Claus.

 

[TR_JOE250]

In garages, in barns, under trees, they are out there my friends. I drove past this 73 Spitfire for over a year befor finaly stoping to ask about it. About 45 min. and $500 later it became my fathers day gift to myself. It was covered with a tarp under a tree. Now it's in my barn. Keep your eyes and ears open and good things can happen. Yes Virgina, there is a Santa Claus.
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif Joe