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Nice TR2 And A Journey Of Learning
https://youtu.be/ueg4c27wRmA?si=MTh-PCj5IRTChtDy
I have fallen into the rabbit hole of all things Triumph and came across this video and thought the story was pretty cool. I used to think the TR2 and TR3 were kinda ugly looking but, well, my opinion has changed a bit. I do prefer the "small mouth" TR2, and I guess when it comes to looks, you either love em or hate em. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk
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Many years ago I went to a house to pick up an old jigsaw I bought from a guy in the want ads. When I got there he wasn’t home so the lady of the house opened the garage door and there was a complete TR-3 with the sliding windows, everything. Very dusty. Leather in great shape.
Of course I asked to look at it and she says, ‘Sure!’ I said you wanna sell it? Yes! How much? $1500. $1500? Does it run? Runs great. She started it right up. So I go to my car to get the checkbook which, I found out, I had left at home. I NEVER leave home without my checkbook. So I said I’ll be right back with my checkbook. ‘OK. I’ll get the manuals and gather up whatever else we have (like the tonneau cover). Etc. So I run back checkbook in hand. Knock on the door. Lady answers. ‘Sorry. Not for sale.’ And she glances back at her husband. ‘We changed our minds.’ |
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^^^Probably ended up better the way that went down.
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I have a problem with British cars. And? I want a TR2/3. I am sure to regret it.
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I need a MGA roadster for some reason.
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This one really does it for me. I was actually looking at MGAs and mulling over wether I could afford one when my TR6 came back into my life!!! Funny how that just happened like that!!! Going in the morning to pick up my old Redcoat. I feel so dang nervous, like I am meeting an old girlfriend that I haven't seen in 35 years for lunch or something!!!   Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk
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They are great little cars and very sporty. That goes for almost all of them, if they are in proper fettle.
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MGAs are beautiful and kind of begging for a mild upgrade under the hood, maybe something British and newer. But they’re also fine stock.
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V6 swaps seem popular in the MG crowd . A V6 would be a hoot in a small lightweight chassis .
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Hmmm, yeah, I would keep it all somewhat original, I'm a purist like that I guess. I'm sure there is a way to get more power out of the MGAs four banger if that is what is wanted.
Concerning my TR, I only want to put another Monza exhaust system on it and possibly a triple webber set up and cast aluminum valve cover, that would be sweet. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk
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You will hate the monza. It’s way too loud.
If you have the $ and can find one get an ansa. Otherwise the moss stock stainless is a fair option. Triple webers are for looks without engine mods. They do look good though. And if you can find one the shorrock superchargers are a nice period power upgrade https://mgaguru.com/mgtech/power/pp405.htm |
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500hp in a 2200lb car is silly fun. Until it rains - then you are driving miss daisy. |
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