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Re: Jiffy-Lube and Triumphs?

To: Richard.R.Olson@tc.faa.gov (Richard R Olson)
Subject: Re: Jiffy-Lube and Triumphs?
From: Paul Burr <tigerpb@ids.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:09:52 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Funny_ I got the  Jiffly Lube coupon, I thought the steaming car was a 
'68 Alpine Fastback.




Paul
On Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at 10:42 AM, Richard R Olson wrote:

>      Being on the digest, I'm not sure if someone has already commented
>      on this one, if so, I apologize in advance.
>
>      I just received a sale flyer in the mail from Jlube showing a photo
>      of a car in overheating distress on the cover, driver attempting to
>      hitchhike to get repairs.  Sort of implies that this is what
>      happens if you do not take care of your car.
>
>      Of all the cars available to the advertising people, why oh why did
>      they choose a well worn TRIUMPH?
>
>      Not just any Triumph, but, let's see if I can describe it:  4
>      doors, hardtop, TRIUMPH badge on the left front of the bonnet
>      (identical to the badge on the right rear of my '72 TR6), and a
>      grill emblem that shows '1500'.  I couldn't tell if it was RHD or
>      not.
>
>      I'm not too familiar with the non-TR series, but my guess would be
>      a Herald.  Maybe the ad manager drives an MG????
>
>      Rick Olson

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