BarryD20

Reliability and rust. But I was buying bottom end classics only one owner from serious restoration or scrapping. I’d be hoping a higher starting budget would improve the rust, and reliability is really a consequence of maintenance. (Ish)

Hi all, thought I’d rejoin the TSSC as the “hankering” to own another Triumph is pretty strong, and maybe, just maybe reading about them will solve my problem. 😜 A few years ago, I swore off classics and switched to modern classics, but the medicine is not working as well these days. The garage is currently full of a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (Mercedes SLK in drag) which has a silky smooth 3.2 litre v6, power everything, air conditioning, smooth auto and develops 215bhp. I need to sell that before I can start my search in earnest. I’ve owned a few Spitfires in the past (not sure I’d fit in one now) and a Stag. I’m thinking a Herald or Vitesse convertible would be an ideal new garage toy. Don’t expect sage workshop advice, as I’m mechanically inept, but can service and hit a car with a hammer as required with relative ease. I make a fine cup of tea I’ve been told. My daily diesel is a German convertible (which is nice) and the current pain in the neck is Vauxhall Cascada which needs a dammed good talking too or a flame thrower I’m not sure which yet. Catch you on line or in a field somewhere.