Simply enough it was what I had, and in a sense also its lack of
reliability.
In 1965 I decided I needed a sports car. I looked at a Midget, but the
steering was way loose (and the MG dealer said that was normal in sports
cars!). Then I went to the Triumph dealer and he had a Spitfire on the lot
for $1300. Steering wasn't loose. I bought it. Still have it.
It was my daily driver for 5 years, and my autocrosser. It also managed to
break down every October just when the Divisional Championship came around.
Finally got tired of that, gave it to my brother (who was by then working as
a mechanic at the shop where I bought it) and he built it into a race car.
Took it back 3 years later. Although race cars do break, it has proven a lot
more reliable in race trim.
Of course, I quickly came to love the Spitfire's ease of access for working
on it. And these days, the relatively easy availability of parts &
expertise. There's a reason I've owned this car for 44 years now.
--Rocky
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre Rousseau" <andre@gt6.ca>
To: "FOT" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: [Fot] Why do you race what you race?
> Friday afternoon.
> As I plan, scheme and dream I thought I'd pose the question.
>
> Why do you race the particular model of Triumph you have?
>
> I've been going over the pro's and con's of various models. Like I said
> planning, scheming and dreaming...
>
> I would love to campaign a GT6, but as I study and research I'm not
> certain
> it would be a durable racer over the long haul.
>
> So lets hear.
>
> Its cold and snowy. I need some inspiration.
>
> Oh a personal GT6 note, I've ordered what I feel is the last big ticket
> item
> for the project. The interior. Seats, trim and carpets.
>
> So outside the of stainless for the bumpers and trim (no real desire to do
> those right now) I think she's done.
>
> Now I've set my sights on saving for my vintage racer. Ok this will take a
> great deal of time and personal energy to save up for, but at least I've
> make a commitment to the dream.
>
> A.
>
> --
> Andre Rousseau - andre@gt6.ca
> '68 Triumph GT6 MK1 - http://www.gt6.ca/
> Ottawa, ON, Canada
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