Paul Dorsey wrote:
> Hi,
> My machinist said, "you'll proably be driving the Triumph less than 10,000
> miles a year, won't ya?" Also, I've seen eBay listings, "car just sat in the
> garage, so I'm selling it." I've never driven a Triumph and only rode in one
> once (thanks Ken), but 'what's the deal?'
>
> Too little?
> Hard to drive?
> Costly to operate?
> Are they unreliable?
> Don't like the attention?
> Can't get good insurance?
> Your mechanic won't touch it?
> Too precious for any place but your garage?
>
> inquiring mind want to know!,
> Paul Dorsey
Paul,
What is this the David Letterman top 10 reasons I dont drive my TR3 as
much as I used too?
Well for me the top reason is about 3.5 years ago I decided to go into
business for myself. Eats up alot of free time I used to have on weekends.
The 2nd reason is I still have time for other things like motorcycles,
mineral collecting, running and the always favorite " working around the
house". Mineral collecting actually has taken a back seat to the TR3 in
the last 5 or 6 years. Right now work and running are consumming most of
my time. Running has taken on a life of its own.
One smaller reason is the type of ins. I have on the car. It is the
classic type where they dont want you driving it to work etc. I am able
to ride both my bikes to work eventhough 1 is over 30 years old. So I
ride the bikes every day I can but mostly to and from work. The cost is
dirt cheap however for the car.
A real funny reason is it usually takes me about 1/2 an hour to get the
car out of the garage. Must 1st move the bikes, then at least 2 cars
(mine, wifes or one of the kids.
I guess I could use a larger garage and driveway! But then I would most
likely put another Triumph in the extra space.
I do all my mechanical work. Parts are not a problem at this point. I
have accumulated lots of spares over the years. I keep an eye on TRF
sales and get stuff I know I will be needing one of these days.
Reliability has never been a problem. The car is my pride and joy but I
am not afraid to take it out. Last I checked I was getting > 30 MPG
highway and about 25-26 around town! Doesnt use oil so cost is not a reason!
Looking forward to retirement when I will have the time to drive the
TR3, and bikes even more.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
1998 T-Bird T3
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