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Re: TR-4A: Top fifteen reasons why I bought it.

To: John Cowan <jfcowan@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: TR-4A: Top fifteen reasons why I bought it.
From: Dave Garron <bugeye@neca.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 08:50:02 +0000
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <3.0.16.19970817080512.5f47dbdc@earthlink.net>
John Cowan wrote:
> 
> 15. Overdrive (if I ever get it working)
> 14. Its red
> 13. Its roomy.
> 12. Sway bars, front and back.
> 11. A roll bar of sorts.
> 10. Mag wheels and fat tires
> 9. Performance exhaust header
> 8. My TR-3 can't get out of its own way
> 7. Except for low oil pressure, its solid all around.
> 6. My line of sight isn't blocked by the top of the windshield
> 5. I can drive one while I work on the other (might even rebuild an engine)
> 4. The muffler sounds sooo fine.
> 3. Gobs of power and low end torque
> 2. Corners like a Porsc..., no, corners like a well set up TR-4A
> 
> And the number one reason:
> 
> 1. Its more fun to drive than my Volvo.

Watch out for #5... I bought the Toadster so I would have something
to drive while restoring the TR3A.  Keeping the runner running never
gave me any time to work on the other one.  And the car that needs
less restoration usually gets the most.

have fun with your new toy,
Dave


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