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Re: Spitfire catalogs; was gripe about Vicky Brit

To: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
Subject: Re: Spitfire catalogs; was gripe about Vicky Brit
From: Huw Upshall <hupshall@wolfenet.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 13:28:56 -0800 (PST)
OK, somebody needs to scan the catalogue in and make a PDF...


On Thu, 25 Feb 1999, Ron Fowler wrote:

> "Laura G." wrote:
> > 
> > >If I only had a 1990 Catalog........  8^)
> > >
> > >Joe
> > 
> > I'm beginning to wonder if TRF ever had a Spitfire catalog-or is it just one
> > of those "urban legends"?
> > 
> > Laura G. and Nigel
> 
> 
> To all:
> 
> I am currently writing this from snowy Central Ohio and in my hands I am
> currently holding the "Holy Grail of Spitfiredom" a TRF Spitfire 1500
> Spare Parts Catalogue, 3rd Edition, 2nd Printing, July 1993!!  It is
> probably the last printing that they have made of the catalogue and does
> indeed have the artist rendition of an Inca Yellow Spitfire on the cover
> - rather well done actually - nice details/drawings/info inside as well.
> 
> 
>       1993 Edition notes from inside the cover:
> 
> "This catalogue is the third edition of The Roadster Factory's Spare
> Parts Catalogue for the Spitfire 1500 model variations.  The first
> edition was published in 1983 and many thousands of copies have been
> distributed to enthusiasts since that time.  This edition has been
> updated and revised by TRF Publications, and the cover illustration was
> created by John Hastings.  TRF maintains the world's most comprehensive
> inventory of Spitfire 1500 components, and the catalogue has grown over
> the years to reflect this.  We hope that you will find it easy to use,
> and we look forward to the opportunity to help you with your parts
> needs."
> 
> 
> 
> Just had to send this info to you all with respect to the current thread
> topic!  They do exist, however, I know that TRF has been out of them for
> at least a year.  I recently requested the new edition that one of their
> sale flyers advertised as being "ready" - of course, it is still at the
> printer but should be delivered soon.  They are keeping a list of those
> requesting it.
> 
> I would be very happy to "trade" this collector's item for.... let's
> see... an '80 exhaust manifold without cracks!!!  They both have about
> the same level of scarcity!!! 
> 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Ron Fowler
> 
> 1980 Inca Yellow Spitfire with Overdrive
> CMAS and TRF Car Club Member
> 
> P.S. - I did receive TRF's Phase II - Winter Sale flyer today with the
> Blue 1999 price list!
> 


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