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Eyes on a Triumph TR6 in Jacksonville
Came across a nice BRG TR6 with OD in the Jacksonville, FL area. Unfortunately, I just can’t get there any time soon to have a look. Anyone in the area that may be willing to check it out / FaceTime?
Certainly not expecting a PPI, but just an overall impression of paintwork, engine sound, etc. At his asking price I’d expect it to be a pretty clean, sound example. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AfnaW9uVX/?mibextid=wwXIfr  Many thanks, Mike
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Nice TR6!!! For that kind of price, I would expect the body and frame to be in tip top condition and the price should reflect something close to total restoration. Still, I would inspect for rust on the frame at the rear trailing arm mounts and diff mounting points, rockers, rear valance. Have it up on a lift if possible.
I hope to have my Redcoat in that condition if I can ever get back to working on her. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk
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Send Byron a PM.
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Thanks. Just did. Knew he was in FL but didnt realize he was local to Jax.
Much appreciated.
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Hmmm, thinking about it, haven't seen much from Byron lately. Hope he's okay...
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Those cars just look right in BRG . Appears to be a nice example as long as steel cancer isn't visible .
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I’ll reach out to the seller and see when I can get eyes on camera phone on it.
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Fantastic! Thanks Byron. Perhaps we can FaceTime when you’re there. Very kind of you!
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Agricultural implement?
Are you calling our TR6s hoes? 
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lol
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Jeez, you use the same engine in ONE TRACTOR and the poor thing has to carry that stigma the rest of it's life!
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Hey! Don't forget how that Lamborghini guy got started!
Didn't that Porsche guy make tractors too?
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Gotta do something to get over that stigma!
Lamborghini. The car on the poster that adorned millions of adolescent boys' bedroom walls. Porsche. So many racing victories that they've lost count. Triumph. Uhhh, "The Wedge"? (All in good fun! I love Triumphs up until the TR7! I've owned a couple and enjoyed the heck out of them!!)
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Ok, I checked it out and it looks very clean, and the owner is definitely a car guy
          More pictures here. https://www.facebook.com/share/16XfyRfQjZ/?
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Like I said, a real car guy.
    I just thought this was cool. [img]http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_23981774  I get home and this was on TV     
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Hey Choc when you transferring funds 😁
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Wow! That's a very nice TR-6. I've worked on a lot of these over the years, helped friends find them and sell them. That is one of the nicest examples I've seen. It may not be as desirable as the earlier ones and it may be a priced a little high but if you want one that you can drive and enjoy and not worry about it as an investment then I'd buy it.
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In touch with the guy now. I’m always a bit skeptical of the “lots of folks in line to buy it” approach, but that’s what I’m getting so far. Hopefully it’ll work out. Will need to ship it up to SC if it works out. If not, the search continues.
Byron is a rock star!
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The "8" on the vintage Florida license plate indicates my county - Volusia County.
Duval County (where Byron lives, aka Jacksonville) was "2". Dade County (Miami) was "1". Tampa & St Pete were "3" and "4" Orange County (Orlando) was "7". That system was discontinued decades ago......
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1974 Porsche 914-6 3.0
1988 Porsche 911
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1987 Porsche 924S
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