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RE: Just for fun... "new" Spitfire ads

To: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>,
Subject: RE: Just for fun... "new" Spitfire ads
From: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:03:26 -0400
Hell, Jeff, as good as those ads look, Jaguar'll probably want to HIRE you
to do their PR!

Terry B.

> ----------
> From:         Jeff McNeal[SMTP:jmcneal@ohms.com]
> Sent:         Monday, April 24, 2000 12:50 PM
> To:   Ted Schumacher; Banbury, Terrence
> Cc:   Spitfire List
> Subject:      Re: Just for fun... "new" Spitfire ads
> 
> I just want to jump in and say that I DO appreciate Ted's comments.  It's
> good to know this sort of thing.  I really had no idea that anyone still
> owned the rights or might be upset with my mock ads, etc.  I'm not
> expecting
> any trouble, but I'm glad that I won't be broadsided if I receive
> something
> in the mail from Jaguar other than a solicitation to test drive their cars
> at my local Jaguar dealership.
> 
> I also like Terry's idea of the disclaimer, though the header on my page
> "Just for fun: advertisements that never were" certainly helps the viewer
> draw the distinction between merchandising and my creative art endeavors.
> 
> In any event, if Jaguar issues me a cease and desist, I will do just that.
> The whole concept was based on fun and nostalgia.  If it stops being fun,
> I'll have no incentive to display it, other than as my own screensaver.
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Jeff in San Diego
> 
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site
> http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> 
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ted Schemata <tedtsimx@q1.net>
> To: Banbury, Terrence <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
> Cc: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Spitfire List
> <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 8:40 AM
> Subject: Re: Just for fun... "new" Spitfire ads
> 
> 
> >
> > i agree. the point is/was that Jaguar Cars, USA still watches things.
> since we
> > have some ties because of our leyland comp dept. background, we are
> privy
> to
> > some items of interst.  i know they do actively monitor activities
> related
> tot
> > eh mg/tr line.  i agree that this is ot to sell, certainly agreat and
> creative
> > piece, but just fyi. it can and does happen.  we see this all the time
> with our
> > apparel business. ted
> >
> > "Banbury, Terrence" wrote:
> >
> > > Good point, but Jeff isn't in the cars sales biz.  Maybe a small print
> > > disclaimer would take care of any 'problem'...."This add is created
> solely
> > > for the purpose of historical interest and is not intended, nor shall
> it
> be
> > > interpreted, to promote the sale of any merchandise."
> > >
> > > Terrence N. Banbury
> > > 1967 SPITFIRE MK III
> > > 1988 Honda Accord lX
> > > 1998 Ford Expedition EB
> > > 2000 Ford Mustang GT
> > > 1973 Honda CB350G
> > >
> > > > ----------
> > > > From:         Ted Schumacher[SMTP:tedtsimx@q1.net]
> > > > Reply To:     Ted Schumacher
> > > > Sent:         Friday, April 21, 2000 8:26 PM
> > > > To:   Jeff McNeal
> > > > Cc:   Spitfire List
> > > > Subject:      Re: Just for fun... "new" Spitfire ads
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Jeff McNeal wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Now that British Leyland and Triumph Motorcars are gone and we're
> all
> > > > that's
> > > > > left of their proud heritage and hard work, I got to thinking the
> other
> > > > > night that it might be fun to create some "new" print ads for my
> Triumph
> > > > > Spitfire.
> > > > >
> > > > > I know what a kick I get out of seeing the vintage advertisements,
> so I
> > > > > created a few "fantasy" ads using my own car as the model and had
> at
> it.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyone else interested in creating some ad mock-ups?  I hope you
> enjoy
> > > > the
> > > > > ones I came up with, just fooling around.  I would think that the
> > > > creative
> > > > > and funny people that populate this list could also come up with
> some
> > > > good
> > > > > parody spoof ads as well...  Have fun if you're so inclined.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/ads.shtml
> > > > >
> > > > > Best wishes,
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeff in San Diego
> > > > >
> > > > > '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> > > > > Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site
> > > > > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> > > > > home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> > > > > "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> > > > > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> > > > >
> > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> > >         Jeff, jaguar cars (USA) still owns the rights to all the B/L
> stuff.
> > > they
> > > > have on occasion pursued people who have "infringed".  FYI only. Ted
> > > > --
> > > > Ted Schumacher
> > > > TS Imported Automotive
> > > > 404 Basinger Rd.
> > > > Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877
> > > > Ph. 800/543-6648  USA/Canada  FAX 419/384-3272 24 hour
> > > > Ph. 419/384-3022 - tech./general information
> > > > Web page http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com
> > > > New-Used-Rebuilt-NOS-Performance British car parts.
> > > > 200 - 300 parts cars in our British-only salvage yard.
> > > >
> >
> > --
> > Ted Schumacher
> > tedtsimx@q1.net
> > http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com
> > Fax: 419/ 384-3272 (24 hrs.)
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> >
> > ******************************************************
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> >
> >
> 

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