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Kirk's TR4 is the newest addition to his small, but growing collection of six cars, which also includes a 1989 Buick Reatta and his 2005 Corvette daily driver.
He just bought this car in August of 2009, and it's his first British car. And, it's been far more reliable than he ever expected! Kirk has enjoyed the driving events with the club, and intends to do as many outings as possible in the coming years. |
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Johnny, who lives with his family in Highlands Ranch, joined the club in early 2010. Their car is a 1965 Spitfire Mk2
This Spitfire has been sold but it has been replaced by a TR-6. Photos and story to come later.
The Sprillers, who live in FtCollins, recently acquired this TR-6 from a seller in California.
It's a beautiful car and has twin Weber carbs. The drive to High Plains raceway on July 13, 2009 was the first big outing for them with this new car.
Andrew's brothers had a TR6 and a MGB but Andrew didn't get his own english car until he purchased the 1971 TR-6 in 2002.
Then Andrew and Kitty were married, with many of the RMTC club members in attendance, and both have been very active in the club and holding elected offices.
In 2007 they also acquired a 1980 TR7 and enjoyed the more "modern" car. Often they bring both cars to events so that her two children Tim and Tommy can also come. They are a very active family for the club and attend most of the events.
This 1980 Triumph TR8 is owned by Dave & Kathy Strothmann. The car had 18,000 miles on it when they bought it in 1986, and in May 2009 it had 74,000 miles on it. The car has been stored every winter since new and is rust-free.
Up to 2001 the only mechanical components that had been replaced were the water pump and starter motor, however in 2001 virtually every seal on the car started to leak fluid, so Dave hired a master mechanic to replace every gasket and seal in the drivetrain.
While the engine, transmission and rear axle were removed they decided it would be a good time to freshen the car up so that it would remain reliable for the next 20 years so virtually every component that wears with mileage and age was replaced. This included a new radiator, power rack, power steering hoses, rotors, brake hoses, fuel hoses, wheel bearings, wheel cylinders, clutch, shifter bushings, suspension bushings, etc. Later the shocks and struts were upgraded to Spax adjustable units.
In 2002 in order to complete the refresh and to repair a small dent, the car was professionally re-painted with modern 2 stage paint in its original platinum color, the original convertible top and rubber bumper covers were replaced, the wheels were stripped and powder coated and all of the trunk matting was replaced with new orginal TR8 pieces.
Today the car is a nice example of a very clean TR8.
Posted 5-23-09 by GK
This model was introduced in 1946 and was one of the first cars made by Standard Motor Car Company following their acquisition of the Triumph name at the end of World War Two. They had been building Mosquito bombers during the war and had supplies of steel tubes and sheet Al used in aircraft manufacture. Since other steel was in short supply they built the chassis from 5 inch diameter steel and used Al for the body.
The engine and transmission were of a design they had been building for small Jaguar saloons before the war; it's a 4 cylinder, overhead valve engine with a 4 speed transmission using a column shift. The displacement is 1,800 cc, hence the name Triumph Roadster 1800. There were about 2,100 of this model made in '46 and '47, then they used a different engine of 2,000 cc and continued production for another two years, calling it the Triumph Roadster 2000.
About 200 of these Roadsters are in the US.; Gordon acquired this one from Wendell Hunt, a former member of the RMTC, in 2001. It's the 275th one built. He showed it for the first time at VTR 2001 in Breckenridge where it was one of four Triumph Roadsters displayed.
There is a very active world-wide Roadster Club and they produce a nice color monthly newsletter called the Triumph Roadster Review. Visit their web site at
Triumph Roadster Club
Gordon and Shirley Kenney live at 16921 E. Fremont Ave, Foxfield, CO 80016 and may be reached at 303-766-7826 or e mail to gordonkenney at comcast dot net. Their Triumph shares garage space with a Jaguar 68 XK-E and a 2007 C6 Corvette.
Gordon and Shirley host the annual Spring Tune-Up in the first week of May and we all work on the cars and get some real work done; it's an excellent time to learn more about your car. Later in the summer they host the Moon-Light Drive which is a good time to bring the whole family
(spouse, kids, parents, friends, etc.) along; it's a pot-luck dinner and usually there is a nice moon to look at. Check the events page of the newsletter and mark your calendar.
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When Ralph purchased his 71 TR6 from Marty Cohen, he noticed the RMTC decal on the windshield. Ralph joined the club and became 2008 Minister of Publicity and Prime Minister in 2009. Previously Ralph had owned other foreign cars including a MGB, Corolla, Camry, Tacoma, VW Bug, Honda, 63 TR4 project car and, the worst car he ever had, a Renault Dauphine.
His most memorable event was the 2007 Rocky Mt. Park tour via Estes Park. It was very hot in the TR6 even in the high mountains and then Ralph found out the heater was plumbed so that it was always full "ON".
Ralph's and Sondra live in Littleton; she is an avid photographer.
Ken and his wife Vicki have been club members many
years and live in Westminster. Each held club offices and Ken held several
positions including multiple terms as Prime Minister.
Their list of daily drivers included a 64 Corvair Spyder Convertible, 69 S/S R/S
Camero, Mazda RX-2, Porsche 914, and a 74 Camero.
Collector cars owned include a 50 Buick Roadmaster Rivera, 74 Fiat, 72 Triumph
GT-6, 74 TR-6 and currently a TR-8. He also has owned a 84 Maserati Bi Turbo.
He learned of the RMTC at the 1994 Glenwood Springs Rallye while driving the
GT-6. He acquired his present TR-8 from its original owner and the car is very
original and in excellent condition. One improvement Ken made was to adapt the
4-barrel carb/manifold from a 63 Buick Special (V-8) which provides more power
for the car. Ken and Vicki attend most RMTC events.
Silvio De Bartolomeis is shown working on his 1959 TR3A at a recent Tune-Up. He has just recently become active in the club and was elected Events Coordinator for 2009. Silvio and his wife Judi have a daughter Kathryn and a son James, who is shown with his dad in the Triumph. The family hosted the Chili Party in March of 2009.
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Mark Bosler is shown here working on his 75 TR6 during the 2008 Tune-Up. Mark and his wife Debbie have been long-term members of the club and live in Englewood.
Jim builds and drive this Triumph in the Rocky Mountain Vintage Races. He and his wife Lily live in Colorado Springs
Tom Deats has a 63 TR3B but we usually see him at the racetrack where he runs his Healy (Bugeye) Sprite. This photo was taken at Pueblo Sportstrack in 2008. Tom and his wife Lynne live in Bow Mar and have been club members for years.
At left, Brooks and Nancy
Brooks had his car and children at the Scottish Highlands Games a few years ago when this photo was taken. Nichols and Lindsay are teenagers now.
This TR4A is just one of Phil's special cars. He also has a 57 Thunderbird (that he keeps in Tuscon and visits each winter) and a very nice 31 Chevy coupe. Phil and his wife Dorthy live near Evergreen.
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Brad and his wife Liz have been active members of the RMTC for many years. Each fall they host the annual Breakfast at their home in Littleton.
Neil has a TR6 but devotes most of his time and effort to preparing and racing in the Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing organization. He used to drive a MGB but moved to a Formula Ford in 2009. New photo to follow.
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