TRIUMPH

NEWSLETTERSPORTS OWNERS ASSOCIATION

P. CENTRAL Y. 10017O. BOX 3273 GRAND STATION NEW YO R K, N.

VOLUME 11, NO.5 Editor: Alan W. Holmes MAY, 1965

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Well we madeour annualpilgrimageto the NewYork InternationalAutomobileShow,the early part of April, taking with us our PentaxSLR,a couplerolls of Plus.X. . . a keendesireto see exactlyhowthe Triumph people had handledthe first public showing of thenewTR-4AandSPITFIREMk 2, andnot the least important,to meetand talk with the attractive modelswho grace the TriumphStandeveryyear.It would be quite easy for us to ramble on, in a rather too en.thusiastic manner, about Randy Hague, Gretchen Dahms. . . .dammit! We will. . . briefly.Thesetwo girls, along with Sally Ackermanand Joan Bassie,pas.sibly had the hardest nine days of their entire working life duringthe courseof the Show.For the crowdswere just incredible.Duringthe first weekend,the weather in NewYork was beautifullyspring-like,andout the dear peoplecamefrom their winter hiberna.tion- bless 'em! So many in fact, that the Fire Departmentwasforced to closethe doorsof the Coliseumon severaloccasions.But our girls on the Triumph Stand were just magnificent. . .pretty, poised. . . and aboveall, patient. Theyhandedout literallythousandsof the new four.color brochures,answeredhundredsofquestions. . . on overseasdelivery of a new Triumph,"what doesIRSmean.. .?" . . . on the availability of their respectivetelephonenumbers,which is par for the courseat auto shows: . . on prices,delivery dates, and so on.Unquestionably,the Triumph~tand wasoneof the busiest - if notthe busiest - at the Show.And to be brutally frank, the attractionwas not Randy,or Gretchen,or Sally. . . or evenJoan.Ratherthe'4A andSPITFIREMk 2.Triumph's display people had produceda striking exhibit, which

~ 1e.ajllLILlL.a '4A- indeJlend.ellLreat susoension unit actuated bv an -electric motor, so that its inherent features were dramaticallyemphasized.. . andSally and Joantaking turns with a handmike,informing the crowdsof the cars' brandnew features.One of the GTSPITFIREShad been transported up from Sebring,andwasprominentlydisplayedon its owndais.A record-breakingShow.. . an incredibleamountof genuineinterestin the Triumph line. . . Triumph receiving the Award for beingvoted 'Best GT/ Sports Car- Under$2500' by the readersof CARand DRIVERmagazine. . . the SPITFIRE'copped'this with ease. . .Mr. George Turnbull, Director and General Manager of Standard-Triumph International, Ltd. paying a visit to the Triumph Stand,alongwith ChrisAndrews,Triumph'sPresident. . . and Randy andGretchen and So!Iy and Joan. . . .

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Above is our photo ofRandy Hague - one ofthe preifiest models at theShow... .

. . . . and on the leffis

Gretchen - using the pol.ishing cloth. Burt Ross,Triumph's District Man.ager, kindly loaned hisimmaculate '57 TR.3 tothe Classic Car Wax pea.pie for their display. Weloaned Gretchen to takethis photo....

. . . .ond here's Gretchen,pretty as ever, 6 doys andhundreds of questionslater. . . .

TW'o More FroDl The ShoW'

David E. Davis,Jr., Editor and Publisherof CARandDRIVERmagazinehas just presentedthe Awardmen-tioned in our page one story to Chris Andrews,Triumph's President, who certainly appears to berather pleased. . . and why .oaf?

TriuHlph Jackets

Here's a shot of the center-pieceof the Triumphexhibit, with a TR-4Aon the right of the photo, andunseen,but quite an attraction. . . the IRS unitactuated by an electric motor to the left of theSPITFIREMk2. Wire wheels are now an opfion.

Custolll-tailored showe,'-p,'oof blue poplin zipper jackets

with sill~-screened T,'iulllph logo - exclusive to TSOA

(Okay. . . cuf fhe adverfising copy and gef onwifh if - Ed.)

These smart zipper jackets have been speciallymade for TSOA. . . andare unobtainableelse-where.They'remadeof blue, shower-proofpoplin,andhavethe Triumphlogo(same as fhe one onfhe front of the NEWSLETTER)silkscreened indark blue on the back.

The photographstell most of the story. . . butmaybethe important point is that as TSOApur-chased these jackets in quantity, the price isvery, very reasonablefor a jacket of this quality.Cost. . .? $9.50 including packing and mailingcosts to anywherein the U.S.

Sizesare Small,Medium, Large and Extra Large.We cannotsendthese jackets C.O.D.(frankly, weiusf don't have fhe sfaff). So sendyour checkormoney order: we guaranteedispatch by returnmail.

We have neveroffered merchandiseto our mem-bership before with any consistency.Thereare alot of other itemswe are ableto purchase- suchas jacket patches,silk ties, jewelry, and the like.Yourresponseto the offering of these jacketswilldetermineour future plans. Just rememberthis:becauseof the numberof TSOAmembersin thiscountry - over 13,500 now - we are able to geta darnedgood price from the manufacturer.Per-haps some of you will write to me - Alan W.Holmesat TSOA'saddress- and let me knowofthe items you would like to be able to purchase- at the right price!

ABOllND THE CLlJBSTRI-O-KilMA '65The Triumph Sports Car Club of New Jersey is presenting the Third Annual TRI-O-RAMA,weekendof June 25- 27. Included in this year's programwill be rallies, a field trial, andan interesting scheduleof social events. HOLIDAYINN, Exit 17 of the New York StateThruway,Newburgh,N.Y., will act as TRI-O-RAMAHeadquarters.Herethere are fine facilitiesfor swimming,dancing, excellentaccommodations,a good restaurantand bar. The Programof eventsis as follows:Friday7:00 pm REGISTRATiON9:00 pm Get-acquaintedparty

in the afternoonthere is a choiceof a Rallyor Field Trial. For the latter event,seat belts~- -are-mandatDry,helmets-wil! be-availab!e.-2-funs a!!owBd-if--hme-perrnits,~ ---~---

8:00 pm BUFFETDINNER- DANCING(Bring your own bottle, set-ups will be supplied)Sunday10:00am

Saturday9:00am RALLY

RALLYSwimmingin the afternoon

4:00 pm NO-HOSTCOCKTAILPARTY5:00 pm VICTORYDINNER- Awardsand Trophies

FEESEventsOnly(per car). . . . .

ACCOMMODATiONSThe following PackagePlansare available:all includeSaturdayNight Buffet Dinner Dance,Victory Dinner for the numberof people in the Room. . . plus ALL the events for theweekend.PLANA Onein a Roomfor one night. .PLANB AS PLANA but for two nights.PLANC Two in a Roomfor onenight.. .. .. . . .

(Pleasespecify double or single bed)PLAND As PLANC but for two nights. 49.00PLANE Threein a Roomfor onenight. 51.00PLANF As PLANE but for two nights. 66.00PLANG Four in a Roomfor one night. . 64.00PLANH As PLANGbut for two nights. . . . . . . . .. . ."""" . . .. 80.00This year for the first time, TRI-O-RAMAis opento all makesof cars- with a 100-carlimit.it is sure to be a great weekend.For any further information DONOTWRITETOTSOA,butrather to:Gary Barnett- TRI-O-RAMAChairman,30 ParkwayCourt,Westwood,N. J. (201)664-8839.

.$12.00 Victory Dinner(per person). .$5.00

.$21.0031.0037.00

One of our 'younger' clubs - the New YorkTriumph Motor Club - recently held its firstevent. . . a short Rally through the streets ofNew York. It was a very cold day. . . and hereare some of the club members who braved thechilly weather. We don't have their names, butthe fella in the bawler second tram the lelt isTim Croxton, who has worked extrerT'ely hard toget this club on a sound basis. On the extremeright is Fran.' Gagne, newly-appointed Chair-man of the Board.

TSOA. IN LA.JackA. Baldwin,vp of the TriumphOwners'Club of Los Angeles, recently wrote to uswith the following information: The secondin a seriesof fun, gimmick-typerallies beingorganizedby the club is called 'A-Maze1'. Itis to be held at 7:30 pm, Saturday,July 12,and is scheduledto start at Oscar'sDrive-In,SepulvedaandShermanWay,Van Nuys.Costis $3.00.Makea note of the date, time andplace. . .and let's see a darnedgoodturnout.

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CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: Vertex ScintiHa magneto for TR-3 or TR-4 NEW - $85.00.Lodge CNP platinum spark plugs for TR-3/4 NEW. set of four $12.00.TR-4 FACTORY MANUAL, NEW - $l~.OO. Contact: C. C. j<'rench, 611Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. Calif. 91360. (805) 498-3784.

FOR SALE: TR-2, 3 Shop Manual, Publication Part No. 502602: TR-2,3, 3A Spare Pa.rts Catalogue, Publication Part No. 501653; .Triumph Tune-Up Manua.! by S. Russell Hawe - $10.00 + postage or best offe,r takes all.Contact: Walt Degen. 5230 E. Belmont Avenue, Fresno, Califo.rnia.

FOR SALE: SPITFIRE, HERALD 1200, VITESSE, Workshop Manu.a:l,SPITFIRE Parts Catalogue a:nd SPITFIRE Competition Preparation Book-let. All for $15.001! Contact: Jim Wallis, 205 N. Main, Broken Bow,Oklahoma.

FOR SALE: Tonneau cover - black - for 1958 TR-3, like new - $20.00.Contact: D. F. Stewart, 7 Perkins Rd.. Danvers, Mass. Phone:'774-9597.

FOR SALE: TR-3 Engine w/Manifolds, good condition. Needs distributor.generator, starter and carbs. Contact: J. F. Appelman, 8461 Fairton St..Paramount, California. Phone: SPring 4-0228.

FOR SALE: TR-4, 1964. SAH tuner and modified in England. 140 mph.never raced. Many extras. ($4,500 new). Dual Webers, 4 branch exhaust,balanced engine, oB cooler, Kenway electric fan, sway bar, wood rim,fibre glass hardtop, racing seats, clutch and flywheel, etc., etc.. etc.Immaculate condition, oue owner, moving to Australia - $3,000 or bestoffer. Contact: John Hotchin, 11 Maple Ave.. Delmar, New York. Phone:(518) 439-4740.

FOR SALE: Or Swap - 3.7:1 Rear Axle Ration, slightly used - $30.00or exchange for 4.5:1 in same condition and pay $10.00. Also 1964 TR-4curved black seat with headrest. like new - $50.00. Cash with order please.Contact: Hans Tuske, 510 S. Lincoln Ave. .#B, .Monterey Park, Calif.Phone: (213) 573-1070.

FOR SALE: Roll bar for TR-4, covers driver and passenger. Top erectable.$60.00 or best offer. Tonneau al.so available. Contact: Thomas Knowles,14209 Dearborn St., Riverdale 27. Illinois. Phone: VI 9-3395.

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/op m' lad'JThesecustom.made,beautifullyfinished leathersports-dressbelts haveagainbecomeavailablein limited quantities.Theyhavebeendesignedand crafted exclusivelyfor TSOAmembersofthe fair sex.Made of luxuriously soft Nappaleather, thebelts feature an antelopesuedecenter insertthat carries replicasof car club badges.In thecenter, quite naturally, is a reproductionofthe TSOAemblem,flankedon the one side byan emblemof the AutomobileClub of Cannesin three colors, andon the other side by thefour-color insignia of the British AutomobileRacingCiub. The fired enameibadgesare ongleaminggear-typemedallionsmeasuring1%"diameter. The TSOAemblem is 25% largerthan the one carried on the mastheadof theNEWSLETTER.Theseattractive belts are avail.able in sizes 24 through 30 in BRG,ItalianRed, light saddle tan, and black. The blackmodel- in very limited quantities- doesnothave a suede insert, being executed in boxcalf leather instead.Sold on a 10-day approval basis, they arepriced at just $10.00 apiece which includesFederaltax, postage,insuranceand handling.INDIVIDUALTSOA CLUBSARE INVITEDTOWRITEFORVERYSPECIALDISCOUNTSONFOURBELTSOR MORE.Addressyour inquiriesto:MagnusImport CompanyP.O. Box749ManhattanvilleStationNewYork,N.Y. 10027.

TSOA SUPERMARKET

TSOAHandbook .$1.00"Please DOii'tDeiit Me" cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.00i 100Local TSOAClub "Calling Cards" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREEListof TriumphDealersandDistributors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREESTAA Badge . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . . .$1.50ReplacementTSOABadge .$1.00StandardTriumphReviewSubscription. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50;yearTR-3,TR-4CompetitionPreparationBooklet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.00SPITFIRECompetitionPreparationBooklet .$1.25

SendCheckor MoneyOrder. No C.O.D.'splease.

The TSOA NEWSLETTER is published monthly bythe Triumph Sports Owners Association, Box 3273,Grand Central Station, New York, N. Y. 10017.TSOAis a national organization of American sports car en-thusiasts who own a Triumph Sports Car (TR-2, TR-3,TR-4 or Spitfire), Herald Sports Coupe, 1200 Conver-tible, or Sports Six, or are interested in the purposesof the Association. Subscription is included with a$5.00 lifetime membership in the club.