Re: Alpine v. TR6

Rootes(at)aol.com
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 20:36:03 EDT


In a message dated 98-06-08 18:32:18 EDT, you write:

<< that's all I know about them, other than they're fairly fast and sound Great !! >>

To get the best of the drivetrain, look for a TVR 2500M. All that power, in a much lighter and less crack-prone tube frame. And no rust in the fibreglass body!

>>I'd say that the TR6 would make a nice car overall, but TR6 parts
>particularly engine parts cost somewhat more than the sunbeam parts
>you have available now.

But besides .... there's nothing finer than an Alpine. I've owned many cars, but my Alpine was the first car I ever bought that I will never consider selling. No matter what may happen to it, it will always get repaired. Period.

Jon Arzt Rootes(at)aol.com

61 Humber Super Snipe 62 Humber Super Snipe 66 Sunbeam Alpine 67 Sunbeam Highwayman 72 Plymouth Cricket (still for sale - 2 owner, low mileage all original car)