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My son's 'new' car (OT)


Robin (UK)

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I'm thrilled that my 18 year-old son has chosen to embrace the old car hobby.
He's just bought his first car... a 1967 Triumph Herald 12/50.
It's got an 1147cc (70 Cu In)  4-cylinder motor, front disc brakes and an incredible 25ft turning circle. And it's almost exactly the same size as a VW Beetle, so it's a perfect little car for running around the streets of London.
We just grabbed this picture in the sunshine...

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7 minutes ago, greg g said:

Is he mechanically inclined?  One of the rules of old car ownership is "Sooner or later, you are going to need to mechanic on it!". Usually at night, in the rain, in a sketchy part of town.  

Henry will become more mechanically inclined now he owns this!
He's happy to get stuck into technical stuff, and welcomes the challenge.

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I agree with Robin. I owned a couple of Triumph sport cars in the 70's and it will teach him how to repair cars. But he will have a great time driving what is probably the only one for quite a distance around him.  Attract a lot a of attention as well

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On 6/28/2018 at 5:42 AM, Robin (UK) said:

I'm thrilled that my 18 year-old son has chosen to embrace the old car hobby.
He's just bought his first car... a 1967 Triumph Herald 12/50.
It's got an 1147cc (70 Cu In)  4-cylinder motor, front disc brakes and an incredible 25ft turning circle. And it's almost exactly the same size as a VW Beetle, so it's a perfect little car for running around the streets of London.
We just grabbed this picture in the sunshine...

IMG_0998.jpg

Very cool Robin I like the color scheme but, I call BS! No way you have an 18yr old son!  AND the sun was shining? ?

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On 7/2/2018 at 1:38 AM, Brent B3B said:

Very cool Robin I like the color scheme but, I call BS! No way you have an 18yr old son!  AND the sun was shining? ?

It was a rare visit from the sun!
And it's true... my son is 18. How does that happen?!!!
 

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