Maybe this thread will add credence to the robustness of the TR hobby.
I recently took over my Dad's third and final TR, a 66 TR4A at age
35.
As to the future of the TR LBC hobby, I think this anecdote
encapsulates it perfectly.
A year back when my 5 year old nephew saw the car with my dad, his
grandfather, he promptly said, "Grandpa, when you die I'll drive this
car." Unfortunately, he'll have to wait for me to get quite up in
years, hopefully 40 more, before his wish comes true.
Vintage British sports cars are like fine wines. They need to be
tasted in youth, enjoyed and learned about, and then and only then,
does one desire to own one someday.
Pass on the experience to your kids, nieces, newphews, and grandkids,
and the cars will never die.
Ted
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:36:10 -0800, Dave B. Hammond <dbh@hamengr.com> wrote:
> Hey youngsters; in 276 days, I'll be 67 (god willing), as my father said,
> there's only one alternate to not getting older ( lived to be 92)
> David in beautiful Oregon
> 62TR3B
> 64TR4
> 65 88" Land Rover
> 69TR6
> 68XKE Coupe
> 80 TR8 (coming back together)
> 58 Morgan plus 4 (coming back together)
> 62 MGA 1622 (coming back together)
> 52 XK 120 DHC (coming back together...slowly)
> 57 Austin Healy 100-6 (some day)
> 58 MGA Coupe (some day)
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