A review of the TTC display at the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show

in Richmond Hill. It was while I was here that the starter in TS2 would ony t a

whizzz and whirr, but it n r e wouldn’t start. I called s e C e d the TR Register who ar-

ranged the local y b towing service to Don at speed driving up the Harewood Hillclimb in TS2 the day before the TR Register’s Annual International Photo Antony TRIUMPH take TS2 to The Worcester Classic Weekend . Harewood is in Yorkshire about 30 miles south of Harrogate . Car Co. about six miles away where they in- The original carbs and intake manifold are ford and handed in the keys. Then Allen stalled a new starter and sent the bill to the still installed. TS2 has better acceleration Forster, the manager drove me and my The History! The Glory! TR Register office. The small pinion on the than my own TR3A and I would even say luggage plus camping gear to the station front end of the starter shaft had become it was very noticeable. I feel it must be the to catch the train heading back to Edin- cam that made the difference. burgh. I spent these final days with my The displacement is still at the daughter Catherine and we took in sev- original 1991 cc – like mine. I got eral of the stand-up comedy shows at the 28.8 miles per Imperial gallon, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. using the lowest UK grade of un- Then it was back to Montreal via Heath- leaded petrol and I managed to row on British Airways. All in all, it was a easily reach 80 MPH on the mo- wonderful trip. It was a dream come true. torways a few times. Next year, the 2012 International Week- After these four days in and end will be back at the Malvern Show- around Worcester, I drove TS2 grounds where it was held from 1999 to back to the TR Register office in 2009. Malvern is famous for Morgan Cars Didcot, a few miles south of Ox- being built there. ragtop TS2 leading the International contingent with Chris Cunnington the Chairman of the TR Register holding the Canadian flag . There were over 50 TRs from overseas, e mostly European and Irish . rvill e m So disconnected and it had fallen into the bot- a y b tom of the bell housing. This was the only time that TS2 caused Photo Photo D VID a technical problem in 2088 miles over 23 days. I feel that TS2 is a solid and very re- liable TR, much as my own TR3A is. There are no squeaks in TS2, nothing was loose or rattling, the steering was direct without being heavy and it had no sloppiness at all. During the first few days of driving in the rain, quite a bit of water came in over the top of the windscreen and up the sides, because the sidescreens could not to be tucked in behind the chrome plate on the stanchions, as they should be to keep the All the TRs that were shown at Harrogate were in one of the huge buildings for the Fairgrounds . In the Masters Class is rain out. But once the rain stopped, I drove the TR2 Francourchamp belonging to Patrick Van Houtven from Belgium where these unique cars were built . Notice in the final 17 days with the top down and for the side view that due to the rigid roof, that the door is lengthened for easier entry and the rear dogleg (quarterpanel) me, the problem was no longer there. has been trimmed . The windows crank up and down with a simple crank and bicycle chain guides on sprockets . Since A supplement to They told me that the engine had been all the TRs assembled from kits in Europe were sprayed there, the colour, in many cases was not the same as the cars tweaked. A mild cam has been installed. assembled in Coventry .

22 www.TorontoTriumph.com Ragtop I Spring I 2012 RAGTOP by David Fidler

Triumph Heaven “Just a quarter inch to the left and it will be perfect“ - Bill Flemming (rear left) and the CIAS ‘Heavy Gang’ in action It was late January 2011, a typical winter day in southern Ontario, 2 feet of snow piled up and minus 20C out- side. Enough to freeze the spheroids off a non-ferrous anthropoid. Sitting at my desk in my nice warm home of- fice, I must admit, the last thing on my mind was Triumphs or car shows. But this soon changed when I opened an E-mail from Jon Rosenthall, Classic Ve- hicle Event Organizer, for the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS). Jon was asking if the Toronto Triumph Club would be interested in providing etc., but again they were too far away. Triumph Ten enthusiast that just hap- LL vehicles and volunteers for their 2012 A Mayflower and/or Renown proved pened to know someone in the TTC “Classic Concourse” display area? Situ- equally elusive so, my original plan had who had kindly passed on my E-mail ated in the South Building of the Metro to be modified a little. to him. Enthusiast is an understatement, Toronto Convention Centre and cover- I eventually settled on going for a David totally embraced the show and ing 70,000 square feet of Level 700, display in The History Room consisting with very little persuasion from Jon and this area has previously played host to of examples of every post-war Triumph I, he agreed to bring not one, but FOUR displays of classic Lamborghini, MG, sports car ever built and variants there- Standard/Triumph Tens to Toronto (see Just one year (and about 3”) separate and Mustang cars etc., as tributes to of. This was pretty much achieved, with followup story in Summer 2012 issue the 69 TR6 and 68 TR250 as they nestle past classics, contrasting with the other onboard the trailer the exception of a small mouth TR3 (I of Ragtop). Jon Rosenthall also came to halls full of all that’s new and innova- thought I had one, but when it arrived the rescue and helped procure two Ita- tive. I was definitely intrigued on site, it was actually a big mouth lia 2000s, a GTR4 Dové and, the star and eager to know more. DF TR3A!) and I didn’t get a first year 1966 of the show for many people, a 1935 Ian Parkhill, Scott Douglas the horns and decided to come up with What went on behind the scenes GT6. However, we had everything Gloria Southern Cross. Apart from and I attended the 2011 CIAS in a comprehensive plan to put together a Our display was to be split into three else, 17 cars in total, plus 3 examples our own Dave Roeder’s 1948 1800 February to view what the On- show that was worthy of our marque. areas; 1. Restored and modified, 2. of racing TRs, provided by members Roadster, all of these cars came from tario Camaro and Firebird clubs Little did I realize how much work I Rare and unusual, and 3. “The History of VARAC, taking pride of place in the the USA - as far afield as High Point had provided for last year’s dis- would have to do to make it happen! Room” (in a separate large hall). Un- middle of the room. To help visitors un- NC, Perkasie PA, Long Island NY and play and to meet with CIAS exec- I have a few years experience of stag- derstandably, areas 2 & 3 were the big- derstand the history of Triumph sports Caldwell NJ. The rare model section utives, including the show’s Gen- ing and exhibiting at trade shows, but gest challenge. cars, I wrote a script which the folks was a big hit with visitors. eral Manager Tom Tonks, himself nothing prepared me for the amount of I had an ambitious plan to procure at CIAS had professionally narrated The restored and modified cars a Triumph TR8 owner. We were work this project eventually entailed at least one example of every Triumph by radio personality, Bill Hewitt. Visi- were all provided by TTC members stunned by the sheer size of the or some of the hoops I had to jump produced, pre and post WWII. As it tors could listen and follow the story and ranged from a TR250 to a Herald display area and the standard through in order to get what the club turned out, the pre-war cars were nigh chronologically around the room and Convertible, TR8s (4), TR6s (5), TR4 (1), of the presentation. We chatted needed and to ensure that the display on impossible to get, because most we saw numerous people doing this TR3s (4) and a fuel injected Spitfire. with the Camaro guys at their was top notch. Between reaching out are either in museums or private col- and received a few “thumbs up” signs Across all three sections, we had a to- club booth and were pleased to for cars, keeping owners happy, sourc- lections (mostly overseas) and many as they left the room. tal of 46 Triumphs on show. The larg- hear that their expectations for Fasten your safety belt, and off we go! ing covered transport (that was a whole of them are “one-offs”. With a strict For the rare and unusual display, I est ever indoor display of Triumph cars the event had been met and rela- DF story in and of itself!), rostering volun- budget provided to the club by CIAS, needed the assistance (and addition- in North America, which included not tionships with the CIAS executive had We reported all of this back to our teers and dealing with PR & media, I shipping cars in from Europe wasn’t an al resources) of the CIAS executives. one, but three, original unrestored “sur- been both productive and cordial. Our own executive and conveyed our com- occasionally felt like the proverbial rag option. The late model cars also proved Through an E-mail blast to our club vivor” TR6s. onsite meeting with CIAS, bore this out mitment to the CIAS folks shortly after- doll. But let me say at the outset, I don’t very difficult to acquire (at least ones membership (past & present), I at- Over 60 Triumphs were offered for and we left the show confident that this wards. I was eager to volunteer to act as begrudge a minute of it and the end re- in show condition). I wanted an Ac- tracted the attention of David Freeman display. The final selections were made could work out very well for our club. liaison with CIAS, so I took the bull by sult made it all worthwhile. claim, 2000, 2500PI, Dolomite, Toledo in North Carolina. He’s a Standard/ in November 2011, based on our re-

S2 Canadian International Auto Show Supplement Canadian International Auto Show Supplement S3 The 905 Band entertain in the Triumph display area

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Scott and Dawn Douglas pose by their 1976 TR6 at the Gala Awaiting inspection, three of DF four Standard 10s arrive from Head honcho Jon Rosenthall Tush and Fid suited up George and Fran Christie beside their North Carolina Scott McCoy spiffs up his low mileage ‘survivor’ DF at the gala opening 1962 TR4 one of two Triumphs George supervises the latest arrivals 1976 TR6 while in the background Tush ponders LL DF had on display adding a Spit to his collection quirements for the three sections and two days after the show to get the cars also to try to get as many colour varia- in and out. Bearing in mind they were it. Even some passers-by got in on the tions as possible. We wanted to get the coming in from as far as St. Thomas act, a real indication of the enthusiasm look and feel of a 1950/60s Earls Court in the west, Peterborough in the east and interest Triumphs create. Motor Show in London, with the various and Collingwood in the north and all The cars were greeted with a huge models displayed in groups. Jon again points in between, it was a logistical grey door - loading bay #6. This was DT came up trumps with some rather splen- nightmare. None of the big transport the entrance to a massive elevator, ca- many people had owned or still own DT did Doric columns and arches, left over companies were really interested in pable of holding a large truck and its Triumphs, how many young people were left standing; like actors after the from a previous show, which were used our business and quoted some exorbi- load (up to 40 feet long). Unfortunately, came forward to tell us they were re- final curtain. It was quite sad. in conjunction with raised platforms tant rates to move our cars, I guess they we had to share this elevator with other storing TRs (mostly stalled projects their A couple of hours later and the first and plants to convey the exact feel I was had enough business already, moving exhibitors and a lot of time was spent dad’s started) and the level of knowl- transporters had arrived, the plastic hoping for... The Ritz meets British iron. in the flashy new cars for the major waiting for it to come. Thankfully 2012 edge some had of our marque. One 11 sheeting was back down on the floor All that was missing was a revolving manufacturers. At the last minute, with was a mild winter, so we didn’t get too year old boy, took me to school when and cars began working their way to turntable or two (and I did try!) a tip from Robin Searle (Google is your cold, but it did prove to be a challenge he corrected me on a statistic I gave the elevator and out into the cool eve- friend! Thanks Robin), I approached a time wise. We could get up to three Tri- LL Don and Judy Johnson (foreground), Dawn Douglas and him, he was right! All of which augers ning air. By midnight almost a third Logistics small company called “Bull Pull Cor- umphs on at a time (or four of the Stan- Lisa Vromman pose at the TTC booth during gala night well for their being future caretakers of of them were gone and on their way Probably the two most time consuming poration” in Toronto, who have cov- dard 10s!) so, once it did arrive things our beloved cars. home. Over the next two days, the re- parts of bringing this display together ered 5th wheel trailers and an experi- moved fairly quickly. play panel. He actually came through To round off my account, we come mainder followed suit and I’m happy to was rostering the volunteers to help enced team of handlers. They proved Inside, Jon’s team of car handlers with TWO, complete with shelves and to the sad part when the show closed say, that they all made it home without man the display and planning the car to be a very efficient, cost effective and were there to push or drive the cars lighting (thanks Steve!). My purpose its doors to the public and the disman- a scratch, back into the arms of their re- transport to and from the show. timely solution to the problem and I across acres of plastic sheeting (the en- was to not only make our booth look tling began. It was unbelievable how lieved owners. Including press day, the show was want to take this opportunity to thank tire MTCC is carpeted) to the staging professional, but to display posters fast everything came apart, one min- What follows is a photo essay of our open 10 hours a day for 11 days, I want- Alex Hadi and his team for coming area. Here, each car was thoroughly in- and other Triumph memorabilia, kind- ute we were working the booth, which display and accounts of members’ expe- ed a minimum of 2 people on the club through for us. Often working from spected before being taken to (approxi- ly loaned by club members. I want to had become a “home from home” for riences at the show. But before you head booth and 4 people scattered around 4am past midnight and at one point mately) its assigned display location. thank Tony Koski, Wayne McGill, John many of us, the next, the show staff de- off to enjoy those, here are some mind the various displays to assist visitors at they had four trailers zooming around Those destined for The History Room, Lille and Frank Manning for the excel- scended like vultures to rip out the bar- boggling statistics and results from our any given time. In total 30 members vol- the province. The fact that they got it were held back until part of the stud lent materials and scale models, which riers, plants and lighting. In the blink of appearance at the 2012 Canadian Inter- unteered their time, many were owners all done, within budget and without wall was removed to allow access, be- the visitors thoroughly enjoyed seeing an eye, the glitz was gone and the cars national Auto Show... CIAS of the cars selected for display, but there any damage or major problems, is a cause the doors weren’t wide enough and talking about. were also several people who just want- real credit to them. for most of our cars (although a Spitfire The Gala opening was a splendid ed to be a part of the event and I can’t Some cars were transported by other will fit through, as we discovered with black tie event, complete with live Canadian International Auto Show Statistics 317,268 number of visitors to the show over 10 days thank everyone enough for their tireless carriers from the USA or by their own- one last minute arrival!). music and excellent food and refresh- devotion to duty. Resplendent in our ers, so these had to slotted into the ar- When all of the cars were in position, ments. In our display area we were en- 51,000 Largest one day visitor total (Sunday 18th Feb) specially embroidered TTC/CIAS shirts, rival pattern too and, with only street the plastic sheeting was removed, the tertained by “The 905 Band” a 16 piece 880 Approximate man hours put in by our volunteers everyone made quite an impression on access to the MTCC, at certain times rope barriers and plantings were installed band from Mississauga, who played ev- 183 total hours I spent at the show (and I enjoyed every one of them) the visitors and show executives alike. four or five trucks were parked on the and the overhead lighting was adjusted. erything from rock ‘n’ roll to soul and 6 number of press, radio or TV interviews Each day was split into three shifts of road. This got the attention of the po- Things were really starting to take shape blues music, very appropriate and in 43 new memberships signed up from the show 3 or 4 hours duration, with some work- lice, who were very helpful and direct- keeping with our time period. and the lighting made the cars “pop”. 3584 Kilometers driven by Bull Pull Corp ing all three shifts on multiple days. In ed traffic for us while we got the cars The final item before press day and As you will read further on, the show the end, we averaged 8 people per day, safely unloaded. Some traffic violations the Gala opening night, was to set up was very busy and our display had lots 30 Show volunteers (see list on page S16) so that’s 880 man (and woman) hours occurred (like driving down the wrong our club booth in The History Room. of traffic. So much so that on the Sun- 36 Cars loaned by TTC members (see list on page S16) in total, quite a commitment! side of the road), but they turned a I called on an old work colleague of day we had traffic jams in some areas! 40 Cumulative pints of Guinness consumed by yours truly after each show day! We had just three days prior and blind eye and were good natured about mine for the loan of a portable dis- It amazed all of the volunteers just how 2,000+ times we were asked where the exit was?

S4 Canadian International Auto Show Supplement Canadian International Auto Show Supplement S5 by Larry Llewellyn LL A DREAMMiss Penny Lane taking her place among the greats COME TRUE LL LL opened I was directed to the washing station. Phew, So far so good! Here I I have to admit that the 2012 Canadi- spent the next hour and a half clean- an International Auto Show (CIAS) was ing Penny all over again. I must thank as surreal as it gets for me. I’ve never Peter Gilbert (an old high school friend) used that word before, but in recent for showing up almost immediately. He years I’ve heard it used a lot. I have an- came all the way from Whitby to my other admission that should go on the Wot, no red Carpet? rescue. That’s how Triumph enthusiasts record - the Toronto Triumph Club and Miss penny arrives are, anytime, anywhere to support a fel- its members have been my life saver. low car buff. Together, we gave Penny They have been major players in keep- knob and steering wheel”... I’m out of the last once over, the exterior, wheels ing my feet firmly planted, in the here that league! and body needing major attention. She and now. My thanks to all! Miss Penny has been running well, had to drip dry before she was allowed Miss Penny Lane, for those who do with one exception. The Prince of back into the building! not know, is my pride and joy. A 1977 Darkness has waved his knarly hand Now she was ready. Into the eleva- TR7 Coupé in Corvette Yellow (makes over her and she hasn’t been able to tor again and up to the 700 level. Driv- her go faster), Penny has attended TTC shake his dark clutches. The headlights ing inside the building, on carpeting, events and made a great showing at have for the past six months been pos- covered in plastic into the staging area many a cruise night; although less fre- sessed. At one point, they didn’t work Larry and partner Jane all dressed up for the show was weird to say the least. Penny was quently of late (through no fault of hers; at all. Then they worked simultaneous- following part of the crew, who would purely financial reasons). She has been, ly, winking at will, getting stuck in the ing a kid again! Just me and Penny, soon take over for the final placement. for the past six years, a source of pain, up position, but only the passenger side with the excitement building, in One more inspection, like one sees at joy and expense. Only recently, an in- one. Now they come on, but only one anticipation of what was in store. a rental car establishment; an inspec- formation-loaded member (Wayne Mc- retracts properly, the other is stuck half I had visions of having to redo the tor with a clip board walks around Gill), explained to me the probable rea- way. However, it goes down in a few makeover and thinking of the extra marking on a car silhouette to account son for the pain and expense. It seems, days, as long as it’s warm outside! hours to get her back to her shiny for every nick, chip, scratch, and dent Penny’s build date was December 31, Starting is another example of the presentable self. that was there on arrival. My sheet 1976 – a New Year’s Eve model! dreaded Prince’s devilish trickery. Getting close now, I called looked like a shot gun target! Riddled Slowly, over the years Penny has When I went to turn it off, even with ahead to advise that I was near- with circles (yet from afar none were had her issues put to rest or at least the key extracted from the ignition, the most of her life. polished, paint glistening and carpets ing arrival. I was directed to Gate 6 really visible). “It’s a driver, what do hidden long enough not to catch the engine wouldn’t shut off. I removed the I will retrieve her from the exor- vacuumed. All is ready for the run to and told there was a washing station you expect!” At that point someone eyes of those involved with this year’s battery terminals to stop the engine. cist (mechanic) on Monday (February the hallowed site - the Metro Toronto on level 800. I was relieved to know chirped up “I just saw that car driving amazing collection of Triumphs at the When the terminals were reattached, 6th). That gives me until the following Convention Centre. I could clean her up before anyone down Bathurst!” I rest my case. Auto Show. I don’t question how Pen- Penny would try and start again! Truly Saturday to get her cleaned up and However, Mother Nature decided to would question why I was chosen to be Then the crew driver took over. ny was selected, other than I’ve prob- she is in need of an exorcism! sparkling for the big event. The me- show us what February winter weather in the display of show cars. There was However, Penny wasn’t finished with ably opened my mouth loud and long Getting Penny ready for the big event chanic was able to ward off the spell should really be like. On the Sunday, the gate; a great grey wall loomed in her antics. She wouldn’t start. Dead! enough too many times. But I am over has required her to spend time with the - with the lights working and Penny 2-3 cm of the white stuff fell. My hard front. The door opened and an eleva- Not a sound! I said “Keep it up, I drove the moon to have been involved with mechanic having a few minor adjust- starting on cue, (twenty times the me- work was going to go down the toilet, as tor attendant beckoned me to drive in! I her here!” Then on the fifth try, the won- this event. ments made such as: the head light chanic turned the key and she started) I had decided to drive her to the show. have never driven my car, or any car for derful throaty sound of Penny’s purring malfunction, and replacing the battery. - least ways when the key was turned. Penny had to make her way, under her that matter, into an elevator. Nervously, was heard, like the proverbial kitten she It is 10:30 at night on February 2nd Penny is leaking from somewhere on Now, she was ready to get gussied up own steam down the 400 to the Allen I moved forward, concerned about the is, was driven to her final resting place and I know Penny needs to be at her the passenger side. The wipers aren’t for the show. Expressway, then south on Bathurst clutch, the gas pedal, making sure all for the next ten days. THE HISTORY glowing best as a representative of the up to speed. Oh, she starts only when Detailing they call it, - Q-Tips, street and east along Front Street, all functioned properly. My feet didn’t ex- ROOM. What an honour! Miss Penny club. I heard through the grapevine she feels like it - just a few minor things. polish and sweat. No spot left un- the while avoiding the spray thrown actly feel up to par. My insides were Lane taking her place among the greats: some folks are getting their machines Not to mention I’ve moved house and touched. Only hours left to go. In the up by taxis, buses and street cars. I did shaking. We made it in and then down a Stag and a TR8, surrounded by TR3s, decked out in all sorts of chromed she is now dealing with an outdoor four years that I have owned her, Pen- my best to keep her as clean as pos- we went - to the 800 level! Something TR250, TR6 and GT6. Oh, proudly she parts. I even overheard someone say, parking situation after being used to an ny has never been so pampered. The sible. I had the radio turned to AM740 is wrong! I questioned the elevator sat waiting for the Gala and the world “I’ve varnished my wooden gearshift underground/indoor environment for tires are sprayed, rubber bumpers spit listening to the oldies - it was like be- guide - down to go up! Then the door to see - my dream come true! CIAS

S6 Canadian International Auto Show Supplement Canadian International Auto Show Supplement S7 Rare Beauties Rare and unusual models Classic dash of ‘Roeder’s Roadster’

KS 1960 Italia - Corey Sherrman, New York AG AG 1963 GTR4 Dové - Corey Sherrman, AG New York AG 1948 1800 Roadster - KS David Roeder

MC 1935 Gloria Southern Cross - Dennis Mamchur, New Jersey

1961 Italia - Dave Hutchison, KS Pennsylvania

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From wreck to show vehicle in less than 3 months this standard Ten van was part of the four car display by David Freeman, North Carolina

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1968 TR250 - Hugh Munro

AG AG AG S8 Canadian International Auto Show Supplement Canadian International Auto Show Supplement S9 QUESTIONABLE QUESTIONS… You, Me And Everybody’s Grandmother By David Tushingham DT DF by Patrick Caria l-r Steven Craib, Larry Llewellyn and David The Toronto Triumph Club had This year the Canadian Interna- that would inevitably come: and many Tushingham manning the TTC booth great representation from its mem- tional Auto Show came with much an- did. Several people offered anecdotes of er, flew off the car. Apparently, bers at the Canadian International ticipation. The time spent on the exhibit their own, and I listened with great in- the knock-off centre-caps came Auto Show. During the show, we had floor surrounded by our gems just flew. terest. There were stories of restorations undone! Of course there was many volunteers on the show floor to It now seems like a distant memory. Al- from the ground up, questions on how extensive damage done, which answer any questions that the public though my Trixie was not a part of it, I to differentiate what were stock options dropped the price dramatically. had about the History and the Glory was more than happy to be steward to and incredulity over the hard tops. Were (Warning: never tow a car back- of the Triumph automobile. We had some of her better-looking sisters. If the they really six cylinders? How fast do wards that has wire wheels, the some great questions thrown at us truth be told, I felt a certain pride in be- these things go? Where do you get parts? knock offs will unthread them- that were Triumph related, but also ing a part of something so momentous Can you still get parts? (Fred McEach- selves! - Ed.) had some that ranged from the mun- as well as so important to the TTC. ern is by now about as legendary as the Voila! Our booth is ready in But I digress! I thought the dane to the bizarre. Here are the top Given that I own a TR6 I thought my marque itself!) time for Press Day entire premise of this article had five questions by category compiled services would best be applied with the I could go on and on. One eleven- something to do with its title? by some of the TTC volunteers who “sixes”. I did a little research prior to the year-old boy attending the show with had started with them, as I did with all The one thing that struck me were front and center at the show on show to prepare myself for the questions his dad almost reduced me to tears. I the others; “Hello, are you folks enjoy- most was the sheer number of a daily basis. ing the show?“ Some would nod and previous TR6 owners out there T he Top Five Triumph Related Questions . keep on walking, others just needed an that I, only one of many club 1 .D o they still make Triumphs/What was the last year excuse to start up a good chat about volunteers, had the pleasure of they were made? Jolly Good Show Fid! old British cars. At first, both dad and speaking to. Was your experi- 2 .Can you still buy parts for them/Where can I buy son just nodded until I said, “Thanks ence similar to mine? Did every parts for them? By all accounts, the Canadian International Auto Show was a huge success story for visiting our exhibit.“ Dad looked at other punter out there own a 3 .Ar e Triumph cars and motorcycles made by the for the Toronto Triumph Club. We were able to put on a brilliant display of 46 me and replied, “Are you kidding? Wild Triumph or knew someone who same company? cars that truly showcased “The History and The Glory” of the Triumph marque. horses couldn’t have kept him away” did? If I recall correctly, there 4 . oh w much does one cost/Are these cars for sale? We should all be very proud. Dad went on to explain that although ‘Beige Shirts’ answering visitors was a gentleman who claimed 5 . oh w much horsepower/How fast do they go? If you were able to attend the show in person, or had a chance to see or read he had other commitments for the day, questions - Patrick Caria right his grandmother bought one the various multimedia presentations offered, you will understand the size and and Bob Craske left T he Top Five General/Mundane Questions . they were put on hold, because once brand new in the seventies. scope of this undertaking. 1 . oh w do I get to the North Building/Where are the his son got wind of the show he just People seemed quite genuine Exotic Cars? It was over a year ago that the TTC was approached by the CIAS Executive to DT had to come see his beloved TR6s. them show up, it will be one of our big- in their accounts, and I certainly have 2 . oh w do I get to Front Street/How do I get outside? see if we would be interested in participating in the 2012 show as the featured The boy finally dragged himself gest events yet! no reason to discredit their claims. On 3 .W here are the washrooms? marque. After some discussion within the Club Executive it was decided to go away from a thorough visual examina- To share another memorable mo- the contrary, I thought it quite heart- 4 .W here are all the muscle cars/Where are the Cruise ahead with the offer in the full understanding that this would become a mam- tion and I opened up with “So, what do ment, there was one middle-aged cou- warming that they all seemed to remi- Nationals? moth undertaking. It was at this point that David Fidler offered his services and you think?” The barrage of information ple that was easy to engage. The lady nisce with a sense of nostalgia, pleased 5 .D o you drive these things? volunteered to be our CIAS Liaison and Planner. that started to spew out of him went on was the gear-head and owned Ameri- to see so many wonderful working ex- Much of the show’s success can be attributed to Fid’s leadership, ambition and T he Top Five Bizarre Questions . for what may very well have been fif- can muscle cars. Her interest in British amples at the show. 1 . oh w come you don’t have any Sunbeam Tigers on dedication. With the number of cars involved, one can only imagine the daunting teen minutes. I would require several cars was there, but not enough to own I can only hope that the show had an display? logistics and complicated arrangements involved. From selecting and sourcing pages of this magazine to relate it all, if one. She went on to tell me about her influence on present and future Triumph 2 .W ill you remember me in your Will? the cars, arranging transportation, organizing and scheduling volunteers, liaising only I were not so thunderstruck by the neighbour’s adventures with a Stag none aficionados to carry on with the legacy (Looking at the Herald) with the CIAS representatives, setting up the display and dealing with the media, amount of knowledge that he was bom- of them favourable, which led to him of a marque gone from the market place 3 .Ar e you guys part of a club? among many others tasks, Fid did it all. Not only was Fid on the show floor for barding me with. Some of it I knew, and eventually getting rid of the car. This is for so many years, a legacy etched in the 4 .W hat year is that black Rolls Royce? every hour of every day that the show was open, but he was there a week earlier, (Looking at the Gloria) some was… well, I would have to take where the story took a sad turn. The day memories of so many. Let us hope that we before the show officially opened, and for a few days after the show closed, to his word for it. Did I mention that he he was to bring the car to an auction have inspired a new generation of classic . . and My Two Personal Favorites supervise the safe loading and unloading of the cars. Now that is dedication! was all of eleven years old? I extended “She“ would not start! In comes the tow- car lovers to join in the quest to preserve 5a How do you fit in that little car? On behalf of all the Toronto Triumph Club Members, thank you Fid for putting an invitation and hoped to see them truck that lifted the car from the rear. On and drive our beloved Triumphs. Perhaps (A guy looking at me and then my car) on a “Jolly Good Show”! both at British Car Day on September the Motorway (British car, remember) in ten years time we will once again have 5b What’s with that scruffy white car out there? David Tushingham 16th, as I hope to see all those people some twenty miles down the road the Triumphs on the international stage for (My TR6 was the only all white car in the show…) President, Toronto Triumph Club I spoke with at the show. If only half of two front wheels, first one, then the oth- the world to see. CIAS

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1958 TR3A - Alex McLeod AG AG 1960 TR3A - David MacKay 1977 Spitfire with AG TBI system - Don Johnson

1963 Race prepared 1967 Herald - TR4 - Frank Manning AG Wayne McGill

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