Beschreibung
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
19th June, 2024 13:00
1977 Triumph TR7 Sprint
Estimate
£16, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: SJW 550S
Chassis No: ACH00525
MOT: November 2024
Extremely rare home market ‘Sprint’ model
Presented in remarkable condition, with 16, 513 miles since restoration
Retains all its unique TR7 Sprint parts it left the factory with
The TR6 was the last of a long line of Triumph sports cars that evolved from the TR2 of 1953, while the TR7 introduced in 1975 was an entirely new breed featuring unitary construction and a distinctive wedge-shaped body penned by Harris Mann. Power came from an 8-valve, 2-litre four-cylinder engine of 105bhp derived from the Dolomite Sprint unit. Though the newcomer was eagerly received, especially in the USA, its performance came in for criticism. BLMC responded to the charge by creating the TR7 Sprint, which benefited from a 127bhp version the 16-valve Dolomite Sprint unit, which successfully reduced the 0-60mph time from 9. 1 to 8. 5 seconds and raised the top speed to 120mph. The industrial problems of the time have clouded the issue, but it is understood just c. 60 prototypes and production TR7 Sprints were ultimately made
‘SJW 550S’, one of the aforementioned Sprint models. Little is known of its early life, but the car was subject to an exhaustive restoration in the early 2000s by renowned TR7 Specialists Robsport International, as a means of showcasing their abilities.
Throughout the restoration process, attention to detail was paramount. New original parts were used wherever possible to retain correctness and originality. The subframe and axle were stripped, primed, flattened and painted, along with the car being painted in the correct Tahiti Blue, with Green Chequered/ Tartan interior re-upholstered to a high standard. The bulkhead sound deadening was retained, along with all the various unique TR7 Sprint parts these cars left the factory with.
Now over twenty years later, the car presents as exceptionally well on the underside as it does on the bodywork, and is offered for sale as a rare opportunity for an enthusiast to enjoy. Now showing 16, 513 miles on the odometer since its restoration, the vendor notes the rear axle is noisy, and would benefit from an overhaul, but overall the car is in remarkable condition. A valid MOT to 04 November 2024 is included.
Accompanied with the vehicle is a small history file containing a number of previous MOT certificates, as well as the current V5C document. The vendor rates the condition of the Transmission as ‘Good to Very good’, with the Bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and interior trim ‘Very good to Excellent’.
