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Re: RHD TR6

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Subject: Re: RHD TR6
From: J Barnhardt <innovative@myhost.ccsinc.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Nov 1996 22:53:40 -0500
References: <9611011409.AA18372@dsvtsun2.vtxix.slg.eds.com.vtxix.slg.eds.com> <327C12B1.557F@myhost.ccsinc.com>
> Chris Bullock wrote:
> >
> > Jamie,
> >
> > You still have that 6 for sale?
> > What's the history behind it?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris Bullock
> > 1973 TR6  CF389U
> > Colchester, VT
> 
> Chris,
> 
> Thank you for your interest.  I very much like the car but am selling it to
> help fund my burning desire to fly again.  I restore British cars FT out of a
> large Aircraft hanger and watch them all day.  You know how it is when we
> really want something we....hem.... need.
> 
> Current Virginia Registration and State inspection.
> Insured and on the road.
> 
> Title information
> Com # CR6064 O
> 1976 Triumph TR 6 2D SDN
> Title # 37983541
> 
> The car was brought to the US by an Air Force Colonel that was stationed in
> England. He went into Libia when the US hit Kadafy.  Colonel Thompson told
> some interesting stories.  Had it shipped back to his home base of Oceana
> Naval air in Norfolk VA.  Correct US import waiver retained on right door
> post.  The car was brought to me for an engine rebuild and we Line bored and
> replaced everything.  He grew interested in another TR that I had and decided
> to trade his RHD in on it.  I restored the car for my personal use and as a
> show booth spotlight item.  I have put around 600 miles on the car .  J type
> Overdrive.  PI injection is originial. Bosch fuel pump as required to avoid
> Lucas pump vapor lock common with our hotter temps.   Competition springs and
> 60 series tyres.  Corners like it is on rails.  Rides low and looks hot.
> Complete frame on restoration.  Undercoated.  Total new seats.  New carpet
> (Snaped not glued), Fiberglass transmission cover, rear seat belts (small
> children), refinished dash and clean balance.  Clean steering wheel.  All
> gauges work but the speedo is a bit off with the 60 series tyres (4 MPH
> over).  New tonue & top (Amco) with refinished top frame. Top cover.  Black
> interior and white exterior.  Boot rack. Detailed under boot and Bonnet.
> Green hoses.  Show polished Falcon Stainless Steel exhaust with correct
> hangers. Rebuilt calipers and replaced rear cyls.  New front and rear brake
> linings.  Turned rotors.  New hoses.  DOT 5 Silicone in both.  Rebuilt clutch
> master and slave.
> Interesting in that England did not have Bumper laws and this 76 TR is
> correct without black over riders.
> $ 10,000.00
> Additional PI set up for 6 available if interested. (quick spares as England
> is way over there and PI parts are not sold in the US)
> $ 600.00
> Video
> $25.00 (refunded with purchase)
> 
> Innovative
> Hummel Airfield Whiskey-75
> P.O. Box 189
> Topping VA 23169
> 
> Jamie.

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