Out of curiosity, Ichecked out he ad with the picture and was amazed at
the difference in descriptins of the car. Here is the ad as it appears on
exicte:
1974 Triumph TR-6, 60000 miles, $2500 OBO
To settle estate. Has always been garaged until this year. Never been
in an accident. No rust. Needs minor interior and exterior work an
new top.Has not been driven in a few years
Now based upon that description and the beautiful picture of the car, if I
were anywhere close to NY, off I woud be to see about buying this car.
How disappointed, and angry!!, I would be when I got there and saythe REAL
car!! Notice also the ad states that it had never been in an accident!
Guess that side swipe on the passenger side was a factory or dealer
installed customizing job!!!!
I guess my point in all of this is I have learned over the years that
unless the person selling the car is an enthusiast, not to believe their
description of the car becasue apparently they can not see what we are
looking for.
Thanks for an honest description of a car - maybe you saved someone on
this list from travelling to see a beatuiful car needing a little work to
one that is a parts donor.
Bob
On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Hansen, Hans C, III (Red), GLSVC wrote:
>
> Fellow LisTRs --
> For those of you looking for replacement parts or a restoration project,
> read on.
> There is a 1974 TR6 for sale in New Paltz, NY. The owner, Ms. Pat Stewart,
> is asking $1500 or BO. I have seen the car recently and can describe only
> some of its characteristics. My initial interest was in the engine. The
> engine looks to be in rough shape, although it does hold oil and apparently
> ran very well. I think there is a broken front motor mount. The car hasn't
> been run in 4-5 years. The radiator is bone dry and rusty. The interior is
> beyond repair (maybe the seat frames are restorable) and the dashboard is
> peeling and splintered. While the fenders and rockers are fiberglass, the
> remaining body panels appear to be in good shape and without rust. There is
> accident damage, a side swipe, actually, on the passenger side door, rocker,
> and rear fender. The chrome pieces - bumpers, headlight rings, trim rings on
> wheels, windshield surround - are nearly immaculate. I have no idea what the
> frame is like, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's OK. There are at least 4
> redlines tires, one of which is flat, probably from a slow leak. I'm not
> sure of the spare. The color is a light, metallic green like a Porsche
> Green.
> She has advertised the car on VTR (go here: http://www.vtr.org/ads/3425.html
> <http://www.vtr.org/ads/3425.html> ) as well as Excite (go here for a
> description and an old picture of the car in its heyday:
> http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi-cls/ad.exe?P1+C14+A0+R831386+Q353145265
> <http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi-cls/ad.exe?P1+C14+A0+R831386+Q353145265>
> ).
> Her current price is $1500 or Best Offer, BUT you must take the whole car.
> She will NOT part out the car. If you go to the URLs above, you will see her
> e-mail address and telephone numbers.
> I have no financial interest, but, boy, are those bumpers sparkly! A lot
> better than mine.
> The following is only an idea, not a requirement: A possible deal could be
> worked out with me whereby you buy the car, I have it transported to my home
> 125 miles away, I ship you the parts you want, I keep the chrome, and I have
> the hulk towed to the bone yard. Just a thought. It may be best if you
> contact her directly.
> Good Luck,
> Red Hansen
> '74 TR6 CF13994 -
> '58 TR3A TS41439 - awaiting delivery from the present owner.
>
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