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Dallas – Thanks.
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MPTech – Cheers.
Unfortunately, I’m not allowed to even think about another build at the moment.
But you are right, a second build would be easier given all the lessons I’ve learnt (many the hard way).
The most common guesses for the car are still a Cobra (from the front) and Jaguar (from the rear).
Although the BRG paint with a yellow nose band has led to a few suggestions that it is a Lotus.
As before, I will always point out the similarities between their guess and my car before telling them.
But, given how rare it is to see anything like this driving around, most people simply say “What is it?”
Depending on how interested they are, the conversation might end at “It’s a Triumph Swordfish.”.
If it continues, I then point out they will not have heard this name before, as the car is one of a kind.
( This seems to really reassure ‘car’ people, who feel they should know the answer without asking. )
Longer chats will cover the fact I built it myself, what it is based on, how long it took, modifications, etc.
If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I just wouldn’t believe the sheer joy that the sight of this car brings to others.
If I’m ever heading to the Mid-West I will definitely take you up on your kind offer.
Although, I think our next trip to the States will be to see my Uncle near White Plains, NY.
Likewise, if you are ever in London (perhaps for an NFL game at Wembley) let me know.
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Coughs & Colds
My wife and daughters all came down with a bug recently and eventually I got it too.
So my car time has been limited to peeling back the covers enough so I could at least start the engine.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
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MPTech – Cheers.
Unfortunately, I’m not allowed to even think about another build at the moment.
But you are right, a second build would be easier given all the lessons I’ve learnt (many the hard way).
The most common guesses for the car are still a Cobra (from the front) and Jaguar (from the rear).
Although the BRG paint with a yellow nose band has led to a few suggestions that it is a Lotus.
As before, I will always point out the similarities between their guess and my car before telling them.
But, given how rare it is to see anything like this driving around, most people simply say “What is it?”
Depending on how interested they are, the conversation might end at “It’s a Triumph Swordfish.”.
If it continues, I then point out they will not have heard this name before, as the car is one of a kind.
( This seems to really reassure ‘car’ people, who feel they should know the answer without asking. )
Longer chats will cover the fact I built it myself, what it is based on, how long it took, modifications, etc.
If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I just wouldn’t believe the sheer joy that the sight of this car brings to others.
If I’m ever heading to the Mid-West I will definitely take you up on your kind offer.
Although, I think our next trip to the States will be to see my Uncle near White Plains, NY.
Likewise, if you are ever in London (perhaps for an NFL game at Wembley) let me know.
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Coughs & Colds
My wife and daughters all came down with a bug recently and eventually I got it too.
So my car time has been limited to peeling back the covers enough so I could at least start the engine.
Until next time, take care, Paul.