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2 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said:
I use my 1973 Dolomite as my daily driver, work and back every day. Touch wood it hasn't let me down to date.
Having "fettled" my Spitfire 1500 over the years since I bought it I'm quite confident getting on a ferry and driving around 10 Countries in 4 or 5 days taking in alpine passes. Obviously I take a decent basic spares and tool kit with me (and have recovery policy in place!)
With any engine/model there will be weak spots or concerns that need addressing but once they are sorted there's not reason not to trust a classic as a daily runner.
Nice one. It's a steep learning curve but I'm on it.
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yes, a Club Member sale is what I am hoping for. I shall lurk patiently.
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Yes, been looking at this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-VITESSE-MK2-CONVERTIBLE-FACTORY-OVERDRIVE-GREAT-CAR-FROM-HCC/184321877118?hash=item2aea70a47e:g:W~kAAOSwcpte3lCW
Seems very clean, has factory replacement engine (MEA ESS Silver Seal Replacement).
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all very interesting. I shall get to know the 13/60 too. As mentioned above, I will be trying to get the best car I can, something that has been regularly improved and cared for is what I am after. Does The Courier mag have classifieds?
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HI there, I'm new to the forum, and currently in the market for a MK2 Vitesse - have already seen about 4 new to the market in the last two weeks. I live in London, have managed to get a garage, have always had a soft spot for Heralds and Vitesses (they always turn up in my fave old films and my mate's mum at school had a rare estate version) but as I live in London an old car is a good idea from now on, with all the new charges coming in. Just wanted a bit of advise really - would members agree that a good, well maintained one would be a reliable run around, usable a few times a week. And also, where would be the best place to actually buy the best one I can find?
Meets / Show in and around London...
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HI all, I'm based in North London, have a 13/60 rat-like Herald and a recently acquired Vitesse Mk2 in what I would call incredible, maybe even concourse condition. It took the engineer I bought it from 9 years to complete. It is totally beautiful in just about every way and I'd love to take it to a couple of shows so people can appreciated just what this guy did in that 9 year period. It really is quite something. Not sure I want to drive all the way to Malvern for the big Triumph show, so just wondering if there are any London(ish) shows I could take it to. Any suggestions?