Highlights

Only 11,012 miles since new with extensive history to back this up
Owned within the same family between family members for 40 years
Very well preserved and unrestored low mileage coupe
Bespoke colour scheme and original green check interior from factory
Large history file including lots of original documents
Always garaged in the dry
Economical 2L slant four with relaxing auto box
Featured in Bill Piggott's TR7 book and a car which is well-known with Triumph circles

Important to mention that the car is being sold with the plate OO 9576 which has been valued at £1,500

The Appeal

Wedgy styling, peppy slant-four engines, comfortable, spacious cabins, and a good-sized boot all explain why the TR7 is experiencing a well-deserved, albeit belated, renaissance. These cars are compelling alternatives to older British classics.

For enthusiasts, this is the kind of car you want to find. It is an extremely low-mileage 2.0-litre Coupé which the vendor tells us has covered 11,012 miles from new. The history file appears to support this. We are told that it has never been restored. It has been in the same family for 40 years, owned by the seller's great uncle, grandfather and father during which time it has always been garaged. The result is a very well-preserved car with a remarkably well-preserved green checkcloth interior. The original white paintwork has been complemented by a bespoke burgundy metallic finish with gold pinstripes, evoking the TR7 Coca-Cola special edition and Starsky and Hutch.

The car is fitted with the rare 3spd automatic gearbox and factory Webasto-style folding sunroof and appears to have led a gentle life. The history file dates back to the first registration and includes the original bill of sale, British Leyland paperwork, and correspondence. There are plenty of MOTs and a record of mileage to verify the mileage. The car has an MOT and is tax-exempt by age and has covered a few miles since the last advisory-free test. This car looks very rewarding, and a potential car show visitor magnet.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1978
Five registered keepers from new - four of which have been in the same family
Current keeper since December 1997
Owned by seller's great uncle, grandfather and father who recently passed away, hence the reason for sale
Always garaged during current keeper
Typed record of mileage as shown
Original bill of sale
BMIHT certificate confirming specification and numbers
Original British Leyland documents, including Passport to Service
Old tax discs and lots of old MOTs to support mileage
Displays 11,012 miles on a five-digit odometer
V5C
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
Online MOT records indicate sparing use and few advisories or issues 2006-2018
Various books and a sales brochure as shown in photos
Said to be featured in Bill Piggott's TR7 book

The Condition

Originally white and now with bespoke paint scheme
White paint augmented with burgundy metallic finish with gold pinstriping
Paintwork presents very well with only minor age to note, such as frontal stone chips
Bodywork appears straight and well-kept in photos, including arches and sills
Underside as shown in photos with evidence of undersealing
Fitted with period Wolfrace slot mags in fair condition with some tarnish
Really tidy and apparently original green checked interior, which is factory correct
Interior fittings include factory wheel and a period stereo as shown
Switchgear, headlining, green carpets and door cards all in very good condition
Boot area is clean and tidy with smart black carpeting
Large folding Webasto-style factory-fitted sunroof

The Mechanics

1,998cc ‘slant four’ Triumph 4cyl 105 bhp engine
Rare 3spd factory-fitted automatic earbox
Twin SU carburettors with K&N filters

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