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[risteff]

Hello to all.  I live in Ohio (aka: the rusty car state).  When I was very young, my Father had a yellow TR2.  I thought it was a very cool car.  There are very few TR3's where I live and I've never seen another TR2 around here.  I picked up a 1959? TR3 a couple of days ago.  The guy was going to scrap it & I talked him out of it, gave him a few $, and brought it home.  I was excited.  I remembered my Dad's car & thought about how few of them I've seen.  I wanted to save this one but it's too far gone.  No engine, transmission, or apron.  It's been sitting outside for 20 years according the the guy I got it from.  Although I really like it, it's going to have to go.  I'm going to start looking for another one that I can get on the road & enjoy. 

[Jody]

I sure someone will be interested in it. Restoring any old car is an emotional thing. We just enjoy (I think) the challenge.

[charley fitch]

If you are interested in another car of the same or similar type, you might consider keeping the "hulk" you have as a parts car until you get the new car and determine that there are NO parts on it that you can use.  I have parted out two cars while restoring several other cars.  There is a lot more on these old "hulks" that you might be able to use than is first believed.  That is unless you buy a completely restored car.
Good luck.
Charley Fitch 

[risteff]

I've been thinking of that myself Charley.  At first look, it is a wreck!  I have not disassembled it, but it appears the whole of the body is decent if the fenders are removed.  The floor pans have holes in them (pretty much one big hole).  Even the outer edges of the floor look to be solid.  I've noticed on several TR2 & TR3's the battery box and cowl are badly rusted.  Not on this one.  The entire engine compartment looks to be pretty rust free.  Not bad for sitting in a field for 20 years!  I'd kind of like to keep it as you've suggestied but I'm not sure if I have the room.  Unfortunatly for me, I pretty much live paycheck to paycheck and I need my garage for repairs and maintainance of my daily drivers.