Gluten for punishment? My brother had the same in a 73. I'd love to have this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351640191364
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351640191364
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A good friend in Seattle bought one of the early 240Zs. It was a great car and wasn't strangled by the emission rules back then. IMO, the 260 was a troublesome beast because of all the kludges that were needed to meet the emissions requirements. Our eldest daughter bought one, but gave up on it after a string of mechanic bills trying to get it to run well. Having an automatic transmission didn't enhance it much either!
My dad had a 240Z which I think he bought as a demo - great fun car. Lovely wood steering wheel. He used to race my uncle in his Lotus Europa. He would also take all of the family out in it - him and mom in the front, us three kids in the back with our legs hanging down behind the front seats and me (oldest at 12) hunched down. Good times.
It probably would, and a '74 Honda 750 UJM is probably arguably a better motorcycle than a '74 Commando. I've owned a handful of 4-wheeled Triumphs in the past, and they will definitely test your tolerance for punishment. But, and feel free to call me crazy here, I'm seriously thinking of turning my '01 Honda S2000 into a nice TR4 driver come this spring or summer.acotrel said:
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I've owned several 4 wheel Triumphs aswell, most notable a 74 TR6 FI with Bosche fuel pump , it was a great car and I even liked it's oddities like squirming off the line. The one thing it needed was power steering, which I guess would be no big deal to fit these days. Reason for selling was a lack of use, If I was out in it, I'd invariably go home and get a bike out.
The problem now at least in the UK is I'm priced out of the market. Oh well never mind.
sam
As for owning a Datsun 240/260 , I'd rather stick pins in my eyes, yes they probably are great but I couldn't care less
The problem now at least in the UK is I'm priced out of the market. Oh well never mind.
sam
As for owning a Datsun 240/260 , I'd rather stick pins in my eyes, yes they probably are great but I couldn't care less
My Commando is always a more satisfying ride than say my 2015 Tiger. The Tiger is hugely capable, and I use it for serious distance stuff, but the Commando always gives me a memorable ride. Similarly, I've an early MX5 (Miata) and that's a much more involving drive than my much newer Subaru. So yeah, Bill, I see where you're coming from.pantah_good said:
I think that a good part of an old Triumph's charm is that you can scare yourself pretty good without worrying about getting a speeding ticket. And actually, they did have an early version of power steering. Big diameter steering wheels.
