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Taken at John O' Groats during the Saturday morning breakfast stop:

























































More to follow later (this week hopefully).


Ian.

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Nice pictures Ian, must have been quite a treat for you getting so many Triumphs so close to your door, in motion too.

Great pics....
And agree that it is good to see (a) so many cars and(b) them being used properly, and reliably over such distances.
Thank you Ian

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Clive Senior
Brighton

Yes it is good so many cars together.
Unusually i didn't hear them roaring through the town centre
and didn't see any on the way to Groats either but see a Herald as
I drove back to Wick.






































1964 T2000 mark one, much modified.




T2000 mark 2, much modified



Aside from the upside down front indicator/sidelight units
this car sounded like the taxis that are popular in Africa, the
badge on the front panel is the clue………























Interesting car, the dashboard looked smart.
I wonder what is under the bonnet?
































































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Oooh. Must stop looking. Musn't research, must not.......

I know what you mean!

Great pictures Ian, looks like the old hotel was a Triumph dealership for a day.

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Missed one!












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Seen a few of those before at various meets like the Ace.
I think one or two of them may also have received some attention chez moi....

Only 2 stags....Hmmm....

Looks like the Big 6 is the weapon of choice for this run. Can't argue with that if not paying the fuel. Else it would be an overdrive 1850 for me...

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There were a few more stags than that. 9 of the std variety, plus 1 stag saloon and 1 estate (as in proper, from new Del Lines cars)

Yep, the big saloons are probably the "best" cars for the job, but TR7 powered tolly wasn't at all bad. Though I have discovered why we only averaged 31mpg.Vacuum advance was sticking, and the advance springs are stretched (that means max advance was only about 20 degrees, rather than the 32ish plus vacuum I would expect

Most unusual car must be Dirks Renown, second time it has completed the run. Apparently it is like a mobile sofa!

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Clive Senior
Brighton

You know, that is a very inspiring set of pictures. Mmmm, next year....better start preparing now.

Next year is the 10 countries run mate, the next RBRR is not till 2018! So you have no excuse! I'm planning to be on that one myself, with the Dolomega, which doesn't even have an engine at the moment!

Steve

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The 10CR Steve?
If so, if you arenot currently a CT member,get signed up PDQ.

10CR entries out in November. Fills up in days. Literally.
And you are behind me in the queue

Karlos, if the car is sound and you are happy to sit at the legal speed limit on the motorway for a couple of hours, the car should be fine. But now is the time to start thinking, 2 years goes VERY quick when prepping! Usual thing is to be 100% certain about every part of the car. No shortcuts, no "that should be OK". Double check and make sure all components you use are good quality.

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Much as I would love to do the 10CR, the missus is not up to that much travelling, I can't afford it and in any case it's highly unlikely the car will be ready in time for it.

I agree about prep, but no matter how careful you are, you ALWAYS end up burning the midnight oil a couple of days before a deadline event!

I took my GT6 Convertible to the international Spitfire weekend at Arcen in Holland just 3 days after completing a 2 year body off resto, did 1150 miles in 5 days with NO breakdown cover and very little went wrong/fell off! A few teething problems got sorted en route, the car returned 36 MPG over the run and several German guys offered me silly money for the car whilst at the show!

Steve

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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

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Great pics thanks for sharing I do however have a complaint: I'm now obsessed with MKII estates and really really want one!


Tony

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You're not alone in that one Tony! I still haven't quite forgiven myself for parting with my 2500S estate (or my 2 Zodiac MkII Abbot-of-Farnham estates or my Volvo Amazon 122S estate) But the big wagons are now either too rotten or too expensive for my budget. And, of course, I'd have to transplant something meaty like a turbo'd Skyline engine in...........

Steve

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'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.