On Mon, 27 Nov 1995, Edward M. De Reyes wrote:
> I sob with complete empathy. I, too have had my TR-6 referred to as a
> "Karman Ghia"....a mechanic asked me if I would be interested in
> selling my TR-6 because he "...always wanted a Karman Ghia....".
>
> Ed De Reyes
Ed, he wasn't totally "off the wall" here, although he was close.;-)
Karmann did have a hand in the TR6 in that they did the restyle/
reengineering based on retention of the TR4 inner structure. At the time,
Michelotti was too busy to tackle the job. (That according to various
Triumph books.)
Beyond that, though, unless you've a 1600cc air-cooled engine in your
trunk....
Andrew Mace
10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultant
Vintage Triumph Register
amace@unix2.nysed.gov
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