OLDMAN Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Thought 5 owners and Marko might like to know that Sherwood Restorations have just put a 5 on sale at a pint and a snax just short of 40k. www.sherwoodrestorations.co.uk Derek Edited November 28, 2009 by OLDMAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shezbo Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 :Derek, I think Marko would agree that is a "tad expensive" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 :Derek, I think Marko would agree that is a "tad expensive" I bet he sells it it is in mint condition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hensh2004 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I noticed Tr bitz are selling a dark blue 5 for £37,500,makes your eyes water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Thought 5 owners and Marko might like to know that Sherwood Restorations have just put a 5 on sale at a pint and a snax just short of 40k. www.sherwoodrestorations.co.uk Derek PGB 300F was featured in Triumph World way back in the 1900s, and was offered for sale in the same issue's classified ads for 20K. It is also featured in James Taylor's TRIUMPH TR. It was an inspiration for me until I got mine done. Can't nitpick it much but don't agree there are none finer I notice painted wing beads on this and TR Bitz's example . Edited December 7, 2009 by Tom Fremont Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trfella Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm guessing concours actually means originality? Well, I'm guessing so on this car! Incorrect road wheels, steering wheel, radiator shround missing, and the dash knobs have the symbols worn away... I could go on. I'd have taken the Nutley Wedgewood blue one any day over this particular car. IMHO of course Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I'm guessing concours actually means originality? Well, I'm guessing so on this car! Incorrect road wheels, steering wheel, radiator shround missing, and the dash knobs have the symbols worn away... I could go on. I'd have taken the Nutley Wedgewood blue one any day over this particular car. IMHO of course Yep you are not far wrong trfella, however the 5 never had a rad shroud and the wood dash is also incorrect Edited December 3, 2009 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 If I had that sort of money available, I think I'd prefer their TR4 for the same price Sherwood Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I'm guessing concours actually means originality? Well, I'm guessing so on this car! Incorrect road wheels, steering wheel, radiator shround missing, and the dash knobs have the symbols worn away... I could go on. I'd have taken the Nutley Wedgewood blue one any day over this particular car. IMHO of course Concourse cannot just mean originality can it? a new TR straight from the factory wouldnt stand a chance with whats in the concourse section today, with painted tyres and OTT everywhere. Dont get me wrong these cars are a credit to their owners who built them and polish them. But even chromework is too good to be original, would that lose points then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Concourse cannot just mean originality can it? a new TR straight from the factory wouldnt stand a chance with whats in the concourse section today, with painted tyres and OTT everywhere. Dont get me wrong these cars are a credit to their owners who built them and polish them. But even chromework is too good to be original, would that lose points then? As a babe in the woods concours-wise myself, my opinion doesn't count for much - though I would like to see desirability having some priority. I will say that, looking through a factory brochure on the TR250 the apparent cheapness is enough to make you weep and I'm not sure it does justice to the marque to render a restoration so as to duplicate such mediocrity ( I'm being generous with that term ). Having said that I would really get a kick out of a very nice, totally unrestored example which takes you back to the era like no resto could ever do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charless Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 It is always very interesting to read members comments regarding `dealers` cars. So many people happily knock the specification and condition etc, but rarely do they do the same with other members cars ! I am sure you could find enough to keep you moaning and groaning, well into the New Year and possibly without you leaving your own driveways ! Alot of the UK dealers work long and hard to help the UK scene, but still get moaned about. Why ???? We all have to earn a living. The TR5 that we have is exceptional. The prices for cars such as this, not just Triumphs, are on the increase and the demand is now higher than it has ever been. Instead of being negative, how about the odd `pat on the back` ? Some of us are nice guys and enjoy socialising with alot of the club members, who have become very good friends over the years. You are all welcome to visit Sherwood Restorations anytime, and the kettle is always on, but please don`t be negative, there are far more terrible things going on in the world to moan about. Keep Smiling !!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) It is always very interesting to read members comments regarding `dealers` cars. So many people happily knock the specification and condition etc, but rarely do they do the same with other members cars! Hi Charless, I think if you looked through the forums, you will see that your statement is incorrect. There are numerous occasions where members cars have been 'knocked'. I am sure you could find enough to keep you moaning and groaning, well into the New Year and possibly without you leaving your own driveways ! Alot of the UK dealers work long and hard to help the UK scene, but still get moaned about. Why ???? We all have to earn a living. The TR5 that we have is exceptional. The prices for cars such as this, not just Triumphs, are on the increase and the demand is now higher than it has ever been. Instead of being negative, how about the odd `pat on the back` ? Some of us are nice guys and enjoy socialising with alot of the club members, who have become very good friends over the years. You are all welcome to visit Sherwood Restorations anytime, and the kettle is always on, but please don`t be negative, there are far more terrible things going on in the world to moan about. Keep Smiling !!!!!!!! The only negative posts seems to be addressing the apparently high cost of the vehicle you are selling. The vehicle is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it...not what you decide to sell it for. I am sure you are nice guy's and accept that it's important for you to 'socialise' with club members but the forums guy's call it as they see it..good or bad and that's the way it should be. No offense meant. Tony Edited December 10, 2009 by Tonymill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) Hi Pete, the concourse cars are not meant to represent what came out of the factory. They represent what was on show in the reception hall (concourse) of the showroom/head office - if they had one, painted tyres and all. Thank heavens that some people actually enjoy the concourse challenge it saves the rest of us having to do it AND we can still look. Roger Edited December 10, 2009 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raydrink Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hi Pete, the concourse cars are not meant to represent what came out of the factory. They represent what was on show in the reception hall (concourse) of the showroom/head office - Roger Hi Roger, I think you've been in the airplane industry too long! Sticking an 'e' on the end of Concord doesn't change its meaning, but it does with 'concours'. I think concours (d'elegance) is a competition, and depending how elegant you want to make your car, it could be miles away from how it left the factory, unless the category specifically states that judging will be based on originality. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Heavens Ray, what do you know about the english (or French) language coming from 'oop north'. You are quite right, the competition 'Concours d'elegance' is sans 'e'. However are the French correct . A 'concourse' mit der 'e' (multi lingual as well ) is amongst other things a hall (reception / atrium etc)where a manufacturer's best products are shown off. The normal **** goes out of the factory door, a selection are specially tarted up and put on display in the head office concourse and we try and display them at the concours d'elegance to mimc the concourse cars (are you keeping up ) As for Concord(e) this is the other way around. The english version is without the 'e' but again we have to kowtow to somebody who did not have the technical nous to sort out the supersonic flying concept. The wings are English - we invented the design, this is what makes it fly. This all comes with the caveat that I haven't a clue what I'm talking about (but you would know that as we have had a drink together). is it still raining up there Roger Edited December 14, 2009 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) As for Concord(e) this is the other way around. The english version is without the 'e' but again we have to kowtow to somebody who did not have the technical nous to sort out the supersonic flying concept. The wings are English - we invented the design, this is what makes it fly. Roger The French added the E to Concorde to keep the English happy, cause without the e at the end the french would not pronounce the D. So if it was spelt without the trailing E the english would still pronounce the word concord but the French pronunciation would be concor So you see the French were trying to avoid confusion and trying to keep the english happy Edited December 14, 2009 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 So are you saying the French were trying to be helpful - well I'll be bu99ered. It is Christmas and Pantomime season - perhaps you're just joking me!! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 In an effort to really stuff this thread up I thought that I would point out that Concord in the US, where the first British casualties of the War of Independence died, is pronounced 'conquered'. The pronunciation of 'solder' also has me puzzled (?? English pronunciation at the time the Mayflower left home??) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 (?? English pronunciation at the time the Mayflower left home??) OK what has my ancestor William Penn got to do with it? Oooops didn't mean to let that slip! Pease disregard this post. Sue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 If I had that sort of money available, I think I'd prefer their TR4 for the same price Sherwood Regards Peter A nice car indeed, huge amount of money spent and last I saw pretty spotless ...... if I wanted a red one and could spare the £40k this is the one Id buy ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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