There are two red TR4As in SLTOA’s “collection;” stumbled across this one at Manchester and Weidmann this afternoon, right about 1630, getting ready to turn east onto Manchester.  Didn’t get a good look at the driver but, last we heard John’s still finishing the restoration of his TR4A, so I assume this one was Dave’s.  Anyway, great seeing a Triumph out taking advantage of the incredible, unseasonably warm weather.

Speaking of, if you’re in the St Louis/Metro East area, two great opportunities this weekend to take advantage of this weather.  Tomorrow morning, the Westport Cars & Coffee kicks off (a full two months earlier than usual!); should be interesting to see how many cars turn out.  If you’re not familiar with the location, as indicated the meet’s at the south end of Westport Plaza (north of Page), big parking lot across from McDonalds.

On Sunday, the annual St Louis Triumph Owners Association Polar Bear Run, the latest iteration of a club tradition which dates to 1983.  This is the club’s standard first drive of the year and what with temps around 70 by early afternoon, there’s no excuse for leaving the top up on your car.  Meet at the southeastern portion of Chesterfield Mall in front of Sears at 11 AM, cars should roll about 11:30 and there will be a lunch stop in the middle of the drive, at the famous Big Chief on old US 66/MO 100/Manchester west of 109. Y’all come!