Hmmm...As a fan of both the big Healeys and Triumphs, I'm a bit annoyed
with John Day's comment and the tone of the original posting. Both camps
have their followings, some rabid and informed, others own the cars based
on happenstance or fashion. I grew up lusting after the A-H 3000 my
neighbor owned. I spent quite a bit of time in his driveway every morning
as I delivered his newspaper. I'd like to have one to this day, were it not
for the price that even a fixer-upper commands. I had the opportunity to
drive one this spring, which is owned by a friend. Not at all like my TR6,
but I could see how some people like them. Not as nimble as the Triumph,
but plenty of oomph and it would probably be nice on a long trip.
There are probably quite a few Healey guys (and gals) that look at the
Triumph owners with disdain. Too bad: we'll never see the likes of either
marque again.
Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
'71 TR6 CC61193L (22 year owner)
Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.
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