I went for a little cruise last night and stopped at the local Starbucks for a decaf. As I came out a guy said something like, I didn't know they still made those, nodding toward my TR3-- then asked what it was. I explained that it was a TR3 and that mine was 45 years old, assuming the guy was not familiar with British stuff or was just starting conversation. Then he said "I thought the TR3 was more square" and asked whether I sure mine was a 3. I asked maybe if he might be thinking of a TR4 or TR6. Then he went on about other cars -- eg he asked what the old rounded Porsche was from the same period. I asked if he meant the 356, the poor-man's porsche and he confirmed that. Then he said "that 356 porsche was even expensive way back then, "about $50-60,000" This continued until my coffee was cool enough not to cause serious damage if spilled in my lap and I excused myself and said good night.
Now, I am not a real expert on autos but when I don't know I tend to ask rather than blurt out "facts". Early on, I bit my tongue and decided to be curious and amused by this discussion rather than be annoyed. He seemed to be otherwise appropriately oriented to time and place. You guys know the type? What's the motiviation?
Pete
Now, I am not a real expert on autos but when I don't know I tend to ask rather than blurt out "facts". Early on, I bit my tongue and decided to be curious and amused by this discussion rather than be annoyed. He seemed to be otherwise appropriately oriented to time and place. You guys know the type? What's the motiviation?
Pete