Irwin,
I must say that all the responses I have read so far are valid and apply
to some degree im my case. But my fascination with Spitfires stems from
a 40 year love affair that began when I first learned to drive. I saw a
Mk1 in a dealer showroom and swore that before I died, I would own one.
It took a number of years and a few other LBC's (including some nice
MG's) but I finally got one, restored it and was so pleased that I
bought a second one.
The thrill of throwing it around tight turns, seeing the smiles, waves
and thumbs up from passing observers are a constant reminder of how
exciting the car is (as if I really needed convincing). Of course, I
get a number of "What is it'? comments" from the younger generation, and
I expect most feel the same as a group of youngsters who passed me in an
older Mustang a few days ago and yelled out the window, "I like your
car". That is reinforcement enough that I have made the right choice.
Joe
Irwin Armstrong wrote:
>
> Fellow listers
>
> I am interested in why you all drive Triumphs or other classic cars,
> given that they all break down, are draughty, cost lots of money to keep
> on the road, give an endless supply of skinned knuckles and all those
> problems to solve.
>
> Lets hear it from you all.
>
> Irwin
> N Ireland
> TR6 150 PI 1972 (A1)
> Spitfire MK3 1970 (mostly in little pieces)
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