Neil,
Buy it, it can be Emma's big brother.
Seriously, TR7's are becoming appreciated at last especially the
convertibles. Now that my daughters passed her test and made off with my
daily driver, I'm tempted by one myself. There's an open day at Robsport
International on May 3rd so I may see something there. Have a look on
www.robsport.co.uk .
Spares seem to be easier to get now, I've just opened Practical Classics and
there's a few places advertising, even the aptly named Spitfire Graveyard
(I've been there, it is) has some TR7 cars and parts for sale.
Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil McAllister <neil.mcallister@fvrl.bc.ca>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: 19 April 1999 16:36
Subject: TR 7 convertible ??
>
>Hi All,
>
>We visited friends yesterday at the far end of the Fraser Valley on Sunday.
> Sitting in the driveway beside their elegant log house, surrounded by tall
>evergreens and beside a roaring river was a beautiful TR7 convertible
(ok,
>drop head coupe for the rest of you).
>
>The car is currently a daily driver, has original paint, no obvious rust
and
>looks in great shape. Our friend who owns it admits that it is not the
most
>practical daily transport and that she may sell it a ways down the road.
She
>bought it locally from the original owner a few months ago.
>
>Smitten, I asked her to call me when that day arrives. So, am I completely
>crazy? I know the reputation but is it that bad? Is the parts situation
similar
>to Spits? All thoughts/advice most appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Neil
>1980 Spitfire 1500 (Emma Peel)
>
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