1979 Triumph TR7 30th Anniversary No Reserve - A Low Mileage and Ownership, Limited Edition Example

Lot details

Registration No: ETH 403V
Chassis No: TCT/115347-UCF
MOT: March 2022 Scarce 30th Anniversary Edition Only 36,741 miles from new (atoc) Only one UK keeper since importation in 2017

The Harris Mann-penned TR7 was a major departure from the original TR line, which had steadily evolved from the TR2 of 1953. Its overtly wedge-shaped monocoque body was initially only available in Coupe guise, the Convertible not being launched until 1980. Power came from a front-mounted 1998cc four-cylinder engine that was effectively an 8-valve version of the Dolomite Sprint unit. Its output was 105bhp - enough to accelerate the newcomer to 60mph in 9.6 seconds and on to around 112mph. Suspension was by MacPherson struts and coil springs at the front and a live axle and coil springs at the rear, while braking was by discs/drums and steering by rack and pinion. Much of the limited advertising money for the TR7 went towards promoting special edition models. First was the "30th Anniversary Edition" celebrating three decades of Triumph roadsters, a concept that commemorated the 1950 TRX prototype as the "first TR". This special had side stripes, chrome wheel trims, luggage rack, three-spoke alloy steering wheel, AM/FM stereo, coco floor mats and a special dash plaque. The package was advertised as a no cost option in various US periodicals in 1980.

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For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452