Highlights
- Restored and rebuilt with respray
- Only 2,549 miles since rebuild
- 4litre V8 with huge specification
- Very tidy condition
- Ready to race or enjoy on the road
The Appeal
The usual British Leyland shenanigans stymied the TR7. Thankfully, no such constraints have held buyers back. Many of Harris Mann’s distinctive wedges have been converted to V8s for road use. This one goes a little further.
Running a 4litre version of the much-loved Rover engine, this car’s specification is particularly compelling. There’s a LSD, upgraded brakes and suspension and even adjustable power steering. The work was done in 2011, including full rebuild and respray, and the car has only covered 2,500 since.
It is consequently in very good condition and looks purposeful on its white Compomotives. This is a potent road or track rocket and a well sorted one-off.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1982
- 9 former registered keepers
- Heritage trust certificate no HT/2003/4988
- Some history from recent years
- Rebuilt in 2011 when it was re-registered as white
- Car was previously beige and originated as a TR7
- Possibly built for competition, but this is unconfirmed
- Extensive specification list summarised below
- 2,549 miles reportedly completed since restoration and rebuild
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOT expired 10th July 2023 with 2,435 miles showing on test
- One minor advisory on last MOT
The Condition
- Resprayed in 2011 in stand-out white which remains in good order
- There are some minor blemishes but none detract from the overall impression
- Black headlamp covers
- Sits on 15in Compomotive alloy wheels
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Well kept interior with original tartan door cards and MX5 leather seats
- Original dashboard with auxiliary dials added to centre console
- Black vinyl roof in good condition
- Roll bar fitted
- Moto Lita leather-rimmed steering wheel
Specification includes:
- Compomotive 15-inch wheels
- MR2 seats
- Safety Devices roll bar
- Grinnall type front spoiler
- Battery isolator switch in the boot
- Fuel pump isolator hidden
The Mechanics
- Rover 3,988cc V8 engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Converted to V8 2,549 miles ago in 2011
- No reported running or driving issues
- Vendor reports that it runs and drives very well
- Described as not requiring any work by seller
Specification includes:
- Rover rear axle fitted with a 3.08:1 limited slip differential
- Brake balance control fitted
- Willwood 4-pot calipers with grooved disc upgrade to front
- Rear brakes retained as drums
- All suspension stiffened and uprated
- Reconditioned and balanced propshaft
- Electric adjustable power steering
- John Wolfe Racing/Offenhauser inlet manifold
- Eldelbrock/Webber 4 Barrel carburetor
- Facet red top pump
- MSD Blaster ignition booster and coil
- Mallory distributor
- Modified fuel tank with filler in the boot with old filler blanked off
- High capacity radiator with two fans
- Two bespoke header tanks
- Spax adjustable shock absorbers
- Oil cooler
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