Beauty is only skin deep |
For most mortals (including me) buying a car is a large purchase, so don't make an expensive mistake
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Do your homework: read and ask |
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Get expert help |
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Be patient!: compare |
| Lets face it buying a Stag is an act of worship, logic has very little (nothing?) to do with it. You want one and that's it |
Text and detailed at VTR, lots of other info Lots of photos nice pic
of yellow Stag |
| Few of us have the time, skill and money to undertake a restoration project, I wish I had all of these, so view the purchase with complete detachment. Also bear in mind that, roughly, you get what you pay for, a more expensive car may turn out to be much better value. | |
| There are cars around which look gorgeous, but beware all may not be well. If you are not an expert (I thought we all were) get an opinion (you can find Triumph specialists in the classic magazines) I managed to get a thorough inspection for about £50 from someone who knows the Stag's foibles. Even if you do it all perfectly be prepared (have money available) for the unexpected. |
Colour
Tricky subject but I am going to stick my neck out (no hate mail please)
There is no doubt that colour affects both desirability and value but we are in a slightly
different scenario in that fashions change and originality is a factor. Having said that
the STAG definitely looks better in some (mainly brighter) colours. So here is my list
grouped into three categories:
| Good Yellow, Pimento red, Tahiti Blue, Dark Green | |
| Average White, Dark blue, Carmine red | |
| Bad Brown, Magenta, Java green |