TSSC Stafford 2009

Instead of my usual ramblings about lack of progress on Project Vitesse - here are some photos from this year's TSSC Stafford Weekend...

Jenny the Herald was there on the Saturday:-


The Main Hall:-

(Above is the unveiling of the Herald Hatchback prototype)

(Above: 2nd row, 4th from left is Lincs TSSC members Phil & Will's herald as official representative of the 13/60 saloon. Jenny may not be the prettiest herald but she was able to give the 13/60 a jump start following a flat battery!!!)

Outside parking:-


Funky Modifications:-

(Handle for blinds in Herald above!)

My Faves:-

(Above Herald 1200 was my favourite car at the show - not sure why!)

There were many wonderful cars there, and I wish I had taken more photos. Craig's shorrock conversion herald was stunning and there were a couple of stunning GT6s - including a very nice red one with racing stripes. I went home very, very, jealous!!!

Also well done Lincs TSSC man Keith Nock who managed a second in the Concours Masterclass! We were especially proud as he uses the car and isn't just a turn up and polish type of chap.

Let's hope next year is as well attended.

Hopefully next weekend the engine and gearbox is coming out of the Vitesse - who said there's no progress.....?

Never go to a Triumph Show...

...without infinitely deep pockets!

Just come back from a great 3 days at the TSSC Stafford Weekend. Lots of cars, food and tents. We went for the day last year and it was a bit poor. This year everything was loads better and our new found friends of the Lincolnshire TSSC kept us amused (and full of breakfast!).

The good news is that I managed to go three days of autojumble and shiney bits without spending too much money (£10 on cloths and gloves, £100+ on beer, £0 on car parts).

The bad news - Sarah, (the other half that puts up with my Triumph obession and knack of buying 'bargains' that seem to cost loads, and placing rotting rear tubs in the back gardenand leaving them) finally got to sit in a TR7. It seems that the 'slipper fitted' and she now wants one for herself. Its got to be a funky colour and be a soft top. Not wanting to hang around we'e seen this little beauty on eBay...

I've emailed the seller to see if the already low asking price of £895 has any movement. Looks good, just some 'minor reconditioning'. Will a trip to Doncaster to view be on the cards?

So what will we do if he makes me an offer I'll be forced to accept???

Looks like the TR7 will need to be put into a council lock-up, and then we could drive a decent modern car to the garage and swap them over as needed. The Vitesse can stay in the garage at the house (parts in the garden) so the other half can keep an eye on me. The two modern cars can claim the drive and the pavement outside the house.

God help me if the complete rear tub on eBay for £500, comes good and my pleading email to the sellar convinces him to lower his price expectations!!!!




Oh, and Sarah has a new job so needs to swap her little Kia Picanto for something a little bigger and diesel. And my little Suzuki Swift diesel is getting battered by my 30k a year mileage and so I could do with something with a bigger boot and longer legs.

Who needs to be able to pay the bills when two dodgy Triumphs and two new modern cars are on the horizon???