Highlights
- Nicely presented example of the much-loved TR7
- Part of a private collection
- Accompanied by a collection of spare parts
The Appeal
The last independently built Triumph sports car was perhaps the most stylish - and certainly the sportiest looking of the bunch. With its extravagant wedge-shaped styling, swage-line and pop-up headlights, there was a level of retro-futurism through and through when the TR7 arrived in 1974 - something that Triumph proudly boasted of being 'The Shape of Things to Come'.
In 1979, the hotly anticipated convertible hit the market, and swiftly became the stuff of legend, particularly across the pond in the USA, where the TR7 was particularly prized. The car's end only came about during British Leyland's rationalisation in 1981.
This fine example comes to us in a very attractive silver, with plenty of characterful decals and a small stock of spares. After a little mechanical work, this impressive sports car will no doubt prove to be a very highly prized classic.
The History and Paperwork
- Built and registered in 1981
- The DVLA records 3 previous keepers
- In current ownership since March 2023
- Part of a private collection
- Indicates 67,726 miles on a five figure odometer
- MOT exempt - the car failed its last test in 2022
The Condition
- Impressive bodywork with no significant dents or dings
- Black soft top is free of any rips or tears
- Silver paintwork shows some wear, particularly around the sills
- Black TR7 decals in good order
- Pop-ups appear to be lifting correctly
- Some light marks around the bumpers
- Alloys in good order for their age
- Underside carries some corrosion but appears solid
- Cabin in good order
- Upholstery is free of any rips or tears
- No radio is currently fitted
- All instruments are clear and legible
- Boot is solid and contains a box of spares, including touch-up paint
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc (2.0-Litre) four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks in good overall order
- The vendor reports that the car starts and drives
- However, it does cut out sporadically and will need some mechanical work
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