Andrew Smith Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Following on from Chris's post on 5 Nov telling of why his 1960 TR3A is nicknamed "Grommitt", and Kwikfrog naming his newly acquired TR2 "Disprin", I wondered what other interesting TR nicknames are out there. My 1958 TR3A is called "Madonna", for two very obvious reasons! :: What's yours called? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Andrew, would 'nt Jane Mansfield or Diana Dors be a more appropriate name Jean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted November 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Andrew, would 'nt Jane Mansfield or Diana Dors be a more appropriate name Hi Jean Do you remember Madonna's video where she wore two cones? I rest my case..... Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Do you remember Madonna's video where she wore two cones? I rest my case..... Yeah, but they had pointy bits on the ends! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Ours (TS952) is called 'Tilley' after the witch that will adorn the front, all will be revealed when she is on the road next year. Regards, Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clive Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 My Tr2 is called "Eva Jane" It's my mothers name, and it was the money I inherited off her that made it possible to buy the tr2. The money I made selling a flat in Essex has made it possible to refurbish her. If I could have used that money to buy my mam (or mom as they say down south) back I wouldn't have a TR. At least my dad expperienced a couple of drives in the TR before he passed away. He prefered her on aero screens than with the windscreen. So, Eva Jane. My TR2, 305 CMG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted November 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Yeah, but they had pointy bits on the ends! Quote (Clive, Posted on Nov. 20 2004,22:33) My Tr2 is called "Eva Jane", it's my mothers name. OK Jonlar, you’ve got me there! Clive, that's a touching story. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chalky Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Mine hasn't got a name yet. But it needs one, believe me! For three years it has fought and resisted every attempt to restore it and bring it back to a decent running car. I am trying to think of a name that encapsulates it's stubborness. I thought of the 'shrew' from shakespears play. but maybe one of you out there have a better suggestion, (no swearwords please, I have already thought and used them all). This has to be a name that can be used in public. I thought that the end of my restoration was nigh, but having fired up the engine in order to tune up the carbs, I discovered that one cylinder is oiling up. so the heads coming off today, (Sunday), for examination. Chalky --------------- 1959 TR3a TS61652 almost finished !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 My TR3A had no name from 1958 to 1967. When I stored it from 1972 to 1987, it was named Rusty. (Full of holes and a basket case). Since the restoration from 1987 to 1990, it's name is "TRusty". It really has been with over 82,000 miles since 1990. Don Elliott, Original Owner, 1958 TR3A, Montreal TR Register Member since 1987 http://www.rucompatible.com/triumphmtl/member_cars.htm#TR3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest harry dent Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Being a Jasmine TR5 my grandaughter named her "Jas" when first seeing the colour.So "Jas" is her name.Just completed 175 smiles in her yesterday.Love it, love it,love it!! Regards Harry TR5 nutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 We have not named the TR4 yet but I am leaning toward "Patch" or " Mad Max" due to the amount of welding done so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grommitt Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Andrew, would 'nt Jane Mansfield or Diana Dors be a more appropriate name Hi Jean Do you remember Madonna's video where she wore two cones? I rest my case..... Cheers Andrew Hi Andrew Do you know whether Maddona's apparel was also a Triumph product? All my cars tend to have names. Grommitt is unusual insofar as the name has no connection with the registration number. Other cars that I have owned are:- Grandad (GDD), Roo (RU), Piglet (PGT), Cybil (CYB). My son had a Beetle with registration TYT :laugh: That's enough for now Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 All my cars tend to have names............My son had a Beetle with registration TYT Aha! Back to Madonna again I see Chris. :: Not sure if her apparel was made by Triumph (Bras of course), but it was certainly a "triumph" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclepete Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 having the original air filters, would it be P.C. to call mine 'Aretha' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chris jameson Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 My 3a is called `Snapper'..... It seems to sit there with a defiant, slightly aggressive stance, accentuated by that big wide 3a grille.... (My wife however, still calls it the `Noddy car') Cheers, Chris 1960 TR3A TS 78655 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Ours is MAXWELL, because we used a bit of our pension fund to buy him... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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