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Triumph TR6 - Gone to the dark side.

I've sold my TR-6. You might say I gave it away as I sold it for what I paid for it 9 years ago. It went to a good home and the new owner is VERY pleased with it. I have purchased an XK8 Coupe. I've heard all the cutting remarks and snide comments and I've this to say. I can drive in the rain without getting my feet wet and, I don't have to polish it. When I drive it on campus, the coeds throw their panties at it.
I'll monitor the site and keep in touch, as you guys are keeping a bit of history alive. If any of you get around Wilmington, NC, let me know. We'll have a wee nip and a game of golf if you wish.
Joe Justice
Joe Justice

Joe:
No need to explain upgrading to a Jag. Happy Motoring!

Cheers,
Bob
1976
Bob Evans

Joe
You and I have been on this BBS or long time.
A Jag XK8 is a very fine example of a modern BC. Hope you do not get too many speeding tickets:)

Thanks for all your input over the years.

Rick C
Rick Crawford

Hi Joe,
Enjoy your Jag....If I could afford an E-Type I'd sell my 6 in a minute though I'd miss it a lot!
I'm helping a friend rebuild a 66 E-Type 2+2 Coupe so I'm getting my fix !!
Happy Vrrrrooom !

Charlie
Charlie B.

Joe,
Congratulations on the new machine and it is pleasing to know you are willing to stay here and pass on the font of knowledge built up over the years.

Pete.
Peter Thomas

Congrats Joe - great choice of upgrade.....how long before the DB9!!? ;-)

When you said gone to the Dark Side, I thought you meant you had bought another Triumph!!
Roger H

How is another Triumph givng in to the dark side? This is a trip the dark side, I thought he might have jettisoned the TR6 for a Camry.
SteveP

How is another Triumph giving in to the dark side? This is a trip the dark side, I thought he might have jettisoned the TR6 for a Camry.
SteveP

...sort of a reference to Lucas, the Prince of Darkness!! - but then again a Jag is now a Ford so it should be better.....(at night anyway!!)
Roger H

I also purchased an XK8 in May - it was a 2003 with 28,000 miles on it for less than $24,000.

I haven't been able to find anything wrong with it - it drives fine and all the mechanicals and electrics work.

I haven't figured out exactly why a car that currently lists new for $68,550, drops so fast in value. And I hope I don't find a reason!
bob

Hey folks,
Lets be kind to Joe, after all I just did the same. I will sell my TR6 to the best offer asap. Now that my 2 year project will be complete this fall. It's a car marriage between USA and UK (no not Mr.Bush and Mr. Brown) 1966 AC Cobra.
Marcello

OOPS - I just read what I wrote - I bought an XJ8 - not an XK8. My bad.
Bob

Marcello,

Are you saying you found, and bought, an original real 66 A/C Cobra? Or were you working on replica?

Even if I could get my dream cars (1960 thru 1967 Corvette or an early Jag E type roadster) I would keep my TR6. If I could afford either of those I could afford to keep the 6. After all, it's kind of close to my heart since I restored it.

Send a picture of the Cobra.

Henry
HP Henry Patterson

Henry,
Only 300 plus originals produced and about 100 in existence known, so answer is no I didn't find one. Not unless I shell out what Barret Jackson sold last one for anyway (4mil) I have been building it for oer a year from the best new parts available to best represent the real deal. Not a kit, this is manufactured. Both cars are a dream, I have lived my TR6 life now its time to move on to the other dream. Plus my marriage would be in question.
Marcello

This thread was discussed between 02/07/2007 and 13/07/2007

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