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Prototype V8 DHC .
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 05:59
by trv8
Just seen this on Pistonheads. Nice to be different[}:)].
Reference #1151227
TR7 V8 FACTORY WORKS CAR 1978 (1978)
17,800 miles £8,000
I can't seem to do a linky, looks nice though.
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 06:12
by stevie_a
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Posted: 22 Jul 2009 06:17
by trv8
Thanks for that Stevie a.
Now what size wheels and tyres to get that look with them arches. Been thinking of doing this to mine [:)].Anyone know [?].
Spectatohead's car also has the same look I want to achieve.
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 06:55
by Spectatohead
Mine has 205 50 15s on the front and 225 50 15s on the back.
Jim
'80 TR8
'97 Maxima 5spd
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 07:20
by trv8
Spectatohead,have you got flares on the front arches or are they standard [?].
Your car looks mean and moody. Nice wheels [:)].
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 07:54
by Spectatohead
They are flared. Can't take any credit for any of it though. All of this was done more than 10 years ago. The car was very nice, then. I'm trying to bring it back to it's former glory, and then some.
Jim Clark
'80 TR8
'97 Maxima 5spd
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 12:41
by jclay (RIP 2018)
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Posted: 22 Jul 2009 12:48
by PeterTR7V8
Why would they build ANY convertibles for rallying?? Did they want the drivers to be as cold & wet as the spectators?
Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 13:03
by silverseven
for extra helmet head-room???
so they can wave to the crowd????
Ron.
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 14:48
by V8Wedgehead
I think it is interesting that from the information provided on the website it does not have an actual VIN tag just some home made plate.....never the case with the works cars. They all had a tag mounted somewhere in the engne bay on a standard VIN plate. Additionally it is a TR7 (Not a TR7V8) prototype VIN number on the plate. It was never produced as a V8 car. definately a conversion but by who? Factory or?
Michael
1980 TR8 FHC/Works Rally Project
If it is broken then fix it....if it is not then make it faster!"
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 20:17
by UKPhilTR7
Sure looks very nice
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 22:38
by Chris Turner
Keeps coming up for sale. Built to compete in sprints and hillclimbs. Sold as a bare shell by the factory.
www.triumphtrs.co.uk
TR8 FHC
TR7 Sprint
TR7V8 rally car