History - Part 1 - In The Beginning

Hattie (Family name for XKF 947J) & I was united on 2-10-1997, my fortieth birthday.

I was given the choice of a scanner, a party or a Triumph Herald for my birthday and of course I chose the latter.

So my wife Liz and I scoured the local papers for classic cars and found the new addition to the family, only 3 miles away in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. I Immediately fell in love with the recently restored 1971 signal red Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible, which came complete with a new white hood - Cost £2,250.

I was going to have this car at all costs and It did (see later posts to see why) as the colour was perfect (matches my favorite football's team colours - see my profile).

So XKF 947J & I was one driving down the Country Lane (Rocky Lane - for any one who knows the area) with the biggest grin on my face, showing off my new pride and joy.

It really was (still is) a header turner, especially as the previous owner had installed a straight through, twin Exhaust pipe, which was louder than any Status Quo concert I had been to.