I am one who always dreamed of owning a Tiger! I had the chance for a
nice one and bought it. Very nice original in very nice condition. The
only thing I did that was not original was to have the radiator re-cored
with a more efficient design. Because it was in very good original
condition I didn't want to make many changes, just my feelings and
unwillingness to possibly bring down the value. I also am over 6'3" and
it was a tight fit, more aches and pains, and new body parts for me made
it hard to get into! I also developed a fear of getting into an
accident or someone stealing it. I bought it from someone on this list
and sold it to someone on this list. I think if money was not a concern
I might have hung on to it forever and changed some things but kept the
original parts so if I sold it to someone who believes in keeping things
straight and original they would have the option to go back.
To make a long story longer I admire most those Tigers that have been
modified with modern engines and the like. If I had purchased a Tiger
with a blown engine or one that needed lots of work I think I would have
gone the other route. For that passion I use my Land Rover I've had for
about 25 years. It's a Hybrid, a 71 Land Rover on the frame and
drive-line of a Range Rover, tilt nose and everything to my liking and
performance specs. I'm not one bit afraid to take it off road or if
someone bumps into it I can just change out the damaged part, no loss of
value.
Paul
On 1/28/12 6:21 PM, Larry Mayfield wrote:
> Is there somewhere, a second Tiger list? One that has as it's members
> those who own, have owned or wished they owned a Tiger for the fun of
> it? Whose members use them for road rallies, drag racing, or even land
> speed racing (no, mine is an Alpine). Members who use them for daily
> drivers, grocery getters and whose cars are not hanger queens/? Whose
> cars may be modified to their hearts content and are justifiably proud
> of their accomplishments? Who use paint other than what Rootes put on
> them? A list where the car and driver can be appreciated for what he
> is and what his car is with undue critical comment behind his back?
> That includes all persuasions of owners but with out being snide or
> snobbish because the only good Tiger is one that has been perfectly
> restored? That wasn't purchased as an investment but rather because the
> owner always wanted one?
>
> Does that list exist? If so, where? If not, maybe I'll start one on yahoo.
>
> mayf
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