Colin Lindsay Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I ALWAYS want to, but eBay is full (or used to be) of things that I couldn't live without and just had to buy on the spot.... then repented later with the usual 'what on earth did I buy that for???' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 So when do you collect it then ..????¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 My TR7 and Vitesse. A good contrast in Triumph models. One looking forward and the other maintaining the older traditions. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 But which is which 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Lovely cars Dave. But where's the Mazda? V funny AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 MX5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Nice. When I no longer need my mobile armchair motorway cruiser I'd like one of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 The MX5 has all modern stuff. But the TR7 is more comfortable on a 200 mile+ run. As for the Vitesse this is fun to drive and brings a smile to my face. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 That’s exactly why I bought my Spitfire. Bring some enjoyment back to driving that my everyday driving can’t do. Nothing fun running up and down the motorway avoiding all the other idiots on the road doing the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 We have had a number of Spits over the years and always found them great fun to drive. They were of course the last of the mass produced sports cars built on a separate chassis. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Been at this stage previously with my Stag. Hopefully onwards and upwards with the GT6 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Very smart Stag. Keep going with the restoration, why have an E type when you can have a GT6. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Philpot Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 My 1959 saloon, unrestored, 26000 miles from new 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Philpot Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 My 1963 Herald 1200 Coupé 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 It doesn't say it's got to be a Triumph?!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 The Sunbeam Club meet the same night as East Berks TSSC at the Shire Horse. There's only 3 of them, 2 Tigers and an Alpine, they don't speak to us, we're "the lower orders" Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 3 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: The Sunbeam Club meet the same night as East Berks TSSC at the Shire Horse. There's only 3 of them, 2 Tigers and an Alpine, they don't speak to us, we're "the lower orders" Doug Doug I'm still in the TSSC, I would talk to you? Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlubikey Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Forgot to say on Tuesday evening Doug, but did you see that Alpine/Tiger in the Shire Horse car park that's had the GTR4 "Dové" treatment? A bit like a Harrington Alpine - perhaps it was a Harrington? I was so miffed about my alternator it completely slipped my mind. Cheers, Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Richard, Embarrassed to say I don't know what Harrington or Dove means, I've led a sheltered life, I'll look them up. The Tigers sound lovely when they start up, but have you seen under the bonnet? How on earth do you change the spark plugs at the back? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV8 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 8 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: Embarrassed to say I don't know what Harrington or Dove means, I've led a sheltered life, I'll look them up. You would remember it if you saw one..... From Wikipedia : Perhaps the rarest production TR4 model is the Dové GTR4 (and GTR4A) – a TR4 rebuilt as a coupé by a specialist coachbuilder for the Dove dealership in Wimbledon, London; only 43 were produced. The conversions were by Harrington Motor Bodyworks, mostly known for construction of the Harrington Alpine, a similarly converted Sunbeam Alpine. Although most were based on the TR4 model, the sales brochure pictures a TR4A version of these cars. The engines came with such period extras as a heater in the water jackets to assist early morning starts. Some were fitted with fully balanced motors by Jack Brabham Motors or Laystall Engineering in London, which was offered as an option in the sales catalogue. Two jump seats were placed behind the driver's seat using identical materials to the originally equipped standard TR4. A wood-rimmed wheel with riveted perimeter was fitted to some models along with auxiliary lamps under the front bumper bars. A metallised identifying sticker with "Dové" on it was fitted to the glovebox lid. On the rear deck to the left below the lid, was another identifying badge with the Dové logo. The side window glasses were specially shaped with a flat top edge to fit the new roof line. Each Dové was an individual order and some variation occurred in each car. Tinted swing-down see-through acrylic sun visors were custom fitted. The aerodynamics of the Dové gave it good acceleration from 80 mph (130 km/h) to 100 mph (160 km/h) in comparison with the standard version of the car. They were originally conceived by L.F. Dove & Co. as their attempt to fill the GT category for Europe, hence the French nomenclature with an inflection at the end of the word Dové. The cars were priced at £1250, almost as much as a Jaguar E-Type, and as such were uncompetitive price-wise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 13/10/2018 at 12:05, dougbgt6 said: Richard, Embarrassed to say I don't know what Harrington or Dove means, I've led a sheltered life, I'll look them up. The Tigers sound lovely when they start up, but have you seen under the bonnet? How on earth do you change the spark plugs at the back? Doug Here's a pic under the Bonnet of mine, not much room?!! To change the Off-side rear Spark Plug there is an access panel inside the front foot-well you remove to gain access? I'm still getting used to mine, but lets say it gets very hot under the bonnet, that's why a lot of Tigers are fitted with additional Air scoops and outlets on the bonnet and also up-rated radiators and additional cooling fans, especially in foreign climates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 That's lovely. You just can't beat that period of styling. Pastel paint shades and plenty of chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautam Mistry Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hi all Well here are a few pics of my rolling restoration....I will now attempt to try and refurbish my seats as I now have the foams...will post how I get on on my restoration thread... Some pics of my car...still work in progress but enjoying her none the less in the nice summer we had... Nautam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Looking good Nautam! That really is a nice colour. I have the same bullet wing mirrors, they look great, but as wing mirrors, not too effective. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautam Mistry Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks Doug The pictures of the vehicles already posted look absolutely terrific...these cars look better than new! I know some of my body panels, bumpers, bodywork and interior etc look a bit 'off' but I thought I'd post some pictures anyway. As time goes on I hope to reach the extremely high standards of the cars I've seen already but I will take my time and do bits and pieces as I go along. You are right about the mirrors...dammed useless but give the car a nice retro feel...If anyone is behind me, I will be able to hear then anyway! Nautam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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