The name Fred Opert does sound familiar. I grew up just 14 miles from
Watkins Glen, and started going to races there in the early 60's. I'll bet
that's where I heard his name. I'll have to dig out some of my old race
programs and see if I can find his name.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Brooks [SMTP:brooks@belcotech.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 7:55 AM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Race mechanic's wages
> We'd fit the engines in at a racing shop owned by a
> delightful guy named Fred Opert somewhere in a place called Paramus (I
> think), New Jersey. Fred imported British racing cars to sell in
> the US.
Paul,
Paramus is about 5 miles from my home. Do you think there might still be
some spares laying around there? <somewhat kidding>
Seriously though, if you remember the name, or location, of the shop, I'd
love to buzz by there and see if it is still around. Following up on
another old race shop lead, I missed out on (by a few months) a stack (8
-10)
of TR aluminum flywheels and lots of other spares, including an OD tranny,
all of which was sold for $350. You just never know...... and no, the
seller didn't get a last name and it was a cash deal, so I couldn't even
try
to track the purchaser down.
Regards,
Jack Brooks
1960 TR3A
1974 Norton 850 Commando
Hillsdale, NJ
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