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Member’s Corner

I sold my 1973 TR6 last August, and for several months now, I’ve been searching to replace it with a TR250
in reasonable condition. It has been a challenge. I was close on 2 possible cars but both fell through at the
eleventh hour. I answered a large number of ads posted on the internet and paid to have several cars inspected.
I used a company called the Lemon Squad, aptly named, and decided against those autos after reading their
reports which showed up problems. A number of ads turned out to be scams.

Through the TR5/250 group on Facebook, I made contact with a Triumph enthusiast in Alabama who had
recently restored a couple of TR250s. He has a very good reputation in Triumph circles and turned out to be a
pleasure to deal with. I finally settled on one of his cars. The auto is being shipped to Fort Myers in a couple of
weeks; I will be arriving on December 2 .
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The auto was restored in 2018 and from his description included a number of items. He doesn’t have formal
documentation of the work but here is the summary he provided me.

Restoration of Triumph TR250 (CD6041L)
Disassemble vehicle, sandblast frame, body
panels. Epoxy primer.
Rebuild suspension, new gas and brake lines,
new rubber parts as needed.
New base coat/clear paint in correct factory
color (Valencia blue).
Complete interior kit from Newton Commercial
(England).
Correct convertible top (The Roadster Factory).
Installed A-type overdrive transmission.
Added ARE period correct magnesium wheels
with new tires.
Rebuilt engine with new rings, bearings and
gaskets.
Electronic ignition.

There are a few minor issues; the hazard light switch needs replacing and the windshield wipers only work at one
speed. Easy fixes if I can find the parts.
The car comes with a tonneau cover but is missing the top boot cover; if anyone knows of one available let me
know.

Rich Weiss
Mrichard.weiss@gmail.com