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Always thought that phrase was just a load of old bull5h17,but this
shot that Samco just posted got me thinking......

Never really appreciated it before,the line from the top of rear wing
that swells lightly over the wheel arch,then dips gracefully on the
door top and swoops effortlessly around the 'A' pillar to the curve
of the bonnet. Harris Mann's design still amazes me after all these years.Is that 'purity of line'?

See ya. Paul

Yeah, I'm still amazed that this design of about 30 years still looks very modern compared to today's vehicles. I just wished I had the time, money and resources to make it ride like today's vehicles. Boo-hoo for me.... [:(]

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It only looks 'good' on the drop head - the fixed head looks a bit 'dated' to say the least.

Agreed. The overall design was very well done.

I've mentioned it before, but one day I noticed the continuity of the bonnet bulge with the center pod of the dash cover. Don't know if that was planned, but nice work! Still finding neat design elements on these cars!

Mickey

No way does the original TR7 look dated bmcecosse. The line mentioned by Paul is actually more impressive on the fixed head and in fact the convertible that attended TRDC national weekends for several years that was done out of a fixed head shell looks all the better for it. But it's obvious why Michelotti couldn't keep that line for mass production... a pity but you can't have everything.

Did you see Tony Lee speaking about the Michelotti convertible at the National Weekend (part of the Saturday evening film show) when one of the Triumph engineers pointed out that there was no US intrusion regulation for the roof on a ragtop? With that John Lloyd (Chief Engineer) instructed the roof to be cut off a prototype the department had finished with to see what it looked like. As a result of that another prototype was shipped out to Turin to see if it could be done properly. Tony Lee drove that car back from Turin when it was finished.

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bmcecosse,

I stand by your right to voice your opinion about the looks of the Fixed Head Coupe . . .

even if you are wrong, which you are.

Both are fine looking cars.


Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,

jclay

Hi,
Could agree more with both Paul and John, simply great looking cars both DHC and FHC. If you ever get a chance look at the way Wayne's red Grinnal arches at the rear how they blend and use the line of the body, Paul and i spent a good 10 mins at the National admiring what had been achieved [8D]
Samco what a great paint job you really cant beat black for paint depth IMHO.
Cheers John

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1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6 WILL BE ON THE ROAD VERY SOON!
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i had to take a second look at that pic of sams car for a minuite i though someone had keyed it.......... then i decided nope its the white line reflection off the road phewwwww!!!!

It rides again

It is a great design that has stotod the test of time well, & from many angles looks great even 30+ years later.

Of course you can pick fault with some of the detail. I personally have never really liked the black plastic covers behind the doors on the FHC, would have looked much better with a small window there (as well as aiding rearward visibility!). I know that was linked with ventilation so it serves a purpose. But look past all those small details at the overall shape - it's wonderful!

I guess my point is that, as with all the great automotive style icons, when the designer got the lines right in the first place, the design never really dates.

Tony

<font size="1">1981 2L FHC Cavalry Blue
1980 3.5L V8 DHC Jaguar Regency Red</font id="size1">

You cant tell the silhouette is over thirty years old,can you.

Pick the right colour and maybe decent alloys and it looks barely
five years old!

I know the Grinnall's lines been 8asterd1zed,but its brutaly handsome
TR7 with added testosterone?

See ya. Paul

Nice shot of Bobsport's yard Paul.

Totally agree that both Fhc & Dhc look fabulous, a brilliant design.

Gary

Eeyore rides again !!

EOR14W - Persian Aqua 2L Dhc, Now rebuilt and looking lovely - Sprint engine being prepared!