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BazaJT · 22 January 2019, 18:51:52

Just before 3pm this afternoon I was going into the Ashby area of Scunny when I saw emerging from the premises of the local Honda car dealership a beautiful[at least it looked in great condition]Triumph TR4.Mind you I think the driver must be a bit of a softie as he had the top up

Kevin Wood · 22 January 2019, 18:56:50

Top up on a day like this? No excuse for that - well, until it started snowing anyway.

I really fancy a TR4. Lovely looking cars. I suspect I'd hate driving it, though, so maybe it should remain a dream?

Kevin Wood · 22 January 2019, 18:59:46

.. goes and looks at Spyder Lotus Elans.

2boxerdogs · 22 January 2019, 20:46:48

Take a ride in a car of that era & you'll realise how much cars have improved but got to admit they do look great.

Kevin Wood · 23 January 2019, 11:29:10

Quote from: Tilbo on 22 January 2019, 20:46:48
Take a ride in a car of that era & you'll realise how much cars have improved but got to admit they do look great.

Indeed. Unless it's made by Lotus whereby it'll handle beautifully and look bloody awful. *

*- unless it's an Elan.

Migv6 le Frog Fan · 23 January 2019, 12:25:12

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2019, 11:29:10
Quote from: Tilbo on 22 January 2019, 20:46:48
Take a ride in a car of that era & you'll realise how much cars have improved but got to admit they do look great.

Indeed. Unless it's made by Lotus whereby it'll handle beautifully, on the rare occasion it actually runs, and look bloody awful. *

*- unless it's an Elan.

Fixed.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · 23 January 2019, 12:38:11

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2019, 18:56:50
Top up on a day like this? No excuse for that - well, until it started snowing anyway.

I really fancy a TR4. Lovely looking cars. I suspect I'd hate driving it, though, so maybe it should remain a dream?

TR5 for me in the same body........ with the 2.5 straight six and for the time 'space age' fuel injection.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · 23 January 2019, 12:39:47

.......or an early 69-72 TR6.

Lizzie Zoom · 23 January 2019, 12:57:52

Quote from: BazaJT on 22 January 2019, 18:51:52
Just before 3pm this afternoon I was going into the Ashby area of Scunny when I saw emerging from the premises of the local Honda car dealership a beautiful[at least it looked in great condition]Triumph TR4.Mind you I think the driver must be a bit of a softie as he had the top up

All the drivers I see of these classic sports cars, and the majority of modern ones, seem to be male, in their 50's or 60's, with grey hair, if any, blowing in the wind!!

Obviously something has 'reduced' in their lives so they have to resurrect something else from their youthful days!!

STEMO · 23 January 2019, 13:02:15

Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 23 January 2019, 12:57:52
Quote from: BazaJT on 22 January 2019, 18:51:52
Just before 3pm this afternoon I was going into the Ashby area of Scunny when I saw emerging from the premises of the local Honda car dealership a beautiful[at least it looked in great condition]Triumph TR4.Mind you I think the driver must be a bit of a softie as he had the top up

All the drivers I see of these classic sports cars, and the majority of modern ones, seem to be male, in their 50's or 60's, with grey hair, if any, blowing in the wind!!

Obviously something has 'reduced' in their lives so they have to resurrect something else from their youthful days!!

There's an old codger round her who drives his brand new 911 around at 28mph.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · 23 January 2019, 13:05:21

Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 23 January 2019, 12:57:52
Quote from: BazaJT on 22 January 2019, 18:51:52
Just before 3pm this afternoon I was going into the Ashby area of Scunny when I saw emerging from the premises of the local Honda car dealership a beautiful[at least it looked in great condition]Triumph TR4.Mind you I think the driver must be a bit of a softie as he had the top up

All the drivers I see of these classic sports cars, and the majority of modern ones, seem to be male, in their 50's or 60's, with grey hair, if any, blowing in the wind!!

Obviously something has 'reduced' in their lives so they have to resurrect something else from their youthful days!!

Are you suggesting there is more dangling than thrusting going on, Lizzie?

henryd · 23 January 2019, 17:07:55

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2019, 12:38:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2019, 18:56:50
Top up on a day like this? No excuse for that - well, until it started snowing anyway.

I really fancy a TR4. Lovely looking cars. I suspect I'd hate driving it, though, so maybe it should remain a dream?

TR5 for me in the same body........ with the 2.5 straight six and for the time 'space age' fuel injection.

Sadly the old Lucas Injection wasn't the most reliable though,stiil a lovely car and I would prefer one over a TR6

Kevin Wood · 23 January 2019, 17:32:00

Here's one for you:

It, or something very like it, passed me in Alton the other day. Did a bit of a double take, TBH.

I know people have to find things to do with RX8s once the engine grenades, but... Words fail me.

Keith ABS · 24 January 2019, 07:10:20

I know of someone with an RX8 that is fitting a Cavalier 1.7TD lump with an auto box to it

2boxerdogs · 24 January 2019, 07:54:43

Have to be an AC Cobra for me , basic brutal & beautiful.

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