Will I be accepted or snubbed?

[Durant Mike]

Just curious, I have a 1971 Triumph TR6 that is restored to concours quality and pretty much authentic to the 71 year but I have modified the interior with high quality wood dash and leather interior instead of the plain wood that Triumph put in and the vinyl that they originally offered.  Engine, body and lighting is original style with the original paint color etc.  If I signed up for the appropriate AACA tour, would I be allowed to participate and accepted on the tour or would I be snubbed?  My 1928 Durant isn't read yet for the tours, but I'd like to participate in some.  What do you think?

[MCHinson]

You should be fine. Worst case scenario, the changes that you have made would still make the car eligible for acceptance in AACA's DPC Class, so it is perfectly acceptable as an AACA Touring vehicle. Sign up and enjoy the tour! 

[Durant Mike]

Thank Mat, It's not my plans to show the car ever for judging. Being a Judge myself the points I'd loose would mount up since I've added some modern things for comfort. I'll save that for my Durant when it's done. It will be a good high point car.  Just had never been on a AACA tour and it's a fun car with the top down to drive around.

[Roger Frazee]

On 3/18/2023 at 4:02 PM, Durant Mike said:

Just curious, I have a 1971 Triumph TR6 that is restored to concours quality and pretty much authentic to the 71 year but I have modified the interior with high quality wood dash and leather interior instead of the plain wood that Triumph put in and the vinyl that they originally offered.  Engine, body and lighting is original style with the original paint color etc.  If I signed up for the appropriate AACA tour, would I be allowed to participate and accepted on the tour or would I be snubbed?  My 1928 Durant isn't read yet for the tours, but I'd like to participate in some.  What do you think?

You and your Triumph are more than welcome to tour with us on the Southeastern Divisional Tour, April 30 - May 1, in Oak Ridge TN.  We're a fun group and we would love to see what you have done with your TR6.

[Terry Bond]

Yup- LBCs (Little British Cars) often get upgraded replacement wood dashboards, improved interior materials, etc.  Tours re great! 

Terry

[Durant Mike]

Thanks Guys! She'll be done in a few weeks and all ready to go. Won't be able to make Oakridge, which is a shame since I have a son & Grand Kids in Knoxville, but hope to make some other year appropriate tours in the future.  Didn't think the AACA people would be snobby! Love the AACA!