Robsport: recommend or otherwise

[MrT]

Newbie here!

I'm looking to buy a '7: my favourite is the FHC, but I've more than a soft spot for the DHC too.

Now, Robsport have pretty much exactly what I'm looking for, and it looks quite good in the photos. But... they're not exactly just down the road from me, so before I trek over there on Saturday for a look, can anyone recommend (or otherwise) Robsport's cars? Bought one before? Seen them around? I'm not expecting immaculate, but don't want to travel all that way to see a tarted up heap full of filler (not for one minute suggesting their cars <i>are</i> rubbish, just after advise!).

For clarification, it's the metallic blue FHC on this page:

http://www.robsport.co.uk/carsforsale.aspx?TypeId=2

Many thanks,

Dale

'64 Austin A60 pickup
'87 Yamaha SRX-6
'88 Yamaha SRX-6
'98 Kawasaki ZX-7R
'98 Ford Maverick SWB
'04 Fiat Idea

[stevie_a]

<font color="maroon"><b>Paul W is always in Robsport he might know the car ?..[:D]

He will be along shortly ..[;)]</b> </font id="maroon">



<font size="4"><font color="green"><i>If it's not broke don't fix it.</i></font id="green"></font id="size4">

[tr7jim]

Mrt,

Looking at the car and the price its looks ok to me. I can recommend Simon he will tell you all about the car full worts and good points. At the end you are buying from people in the know. But strongly recommend you ring up first.

Its the body shell is the most important thing with a TR7.

Jim

[TR Tony]

Well Dale, Robsport are well known to the TR7 fraternity & I many of us have dealt with them at one time or another. They know what they are doing & as with all the TR7 specialists they rely heavily on their reputation as fair traders.

They will be straight with you but don't forget you are looking at an old car so check it out thoroughly. Like Jim says, from the photo & brief description it looks a fair buy, so if they still have the car for sale I doubt your journey would be wasted. Give Simon a call.

Tony

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

[ngtf]

I can whole heartedly recommend Robsport. Both Rob and Simon Hebditch are genuine, honest people. You will struggle to find a better company for anything TR7 related. I have dealt with Robsport for more years than I could shake a stick at, I have recommended them on numerous occassions and will continue to do so.

If they have what you want, buy it. You will also be starting a friendship that should last a lifetime.

Kind regards

Gary

Eeyore rides again !!

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

[Graham Robertson]

I bought my new car from Robsport in January and would highly recommend them.

I flew down from Aberdeen and drove the car 500 miles home, and it drove perfectly, apart from the heater not working too well, but that was more due to the engine never getting a chance to warm up due to the -5 degree temperature outside!!

The car had been fully checked and serviced. A new hood and fuel tank was fitted and the car was supplied with print out of all the new parts that had been supplied and fitted for the previous owner by Robsport, which was quite comprehensive.

Graham






Graham
1981 TR7 dhc Midas Gold

[MrT]

Thanks everyone,

I've been chatting to Simon by email, and he's sent me quite a few pics of it already. I think I'll be taking a trip over there at the weekend.

Gotta be better than the privately advertised gold DHC I saw a few days ago: up for £1395, but not much better than a scrapper[:0], and it was described as "not concours, but in a very nice, usable condition...".

Dale

'64 Austin A60 pickup
'87 Yamaha SRX-6
'88 Yamaha SRX-6
'98 Kawasaki ZX-7R
'98 Ford Maverick SWB
'04 Fiat Idea

[tr7inc]

Dale, like others on here you really cant go wrong with Robsport or indeed S+S, i have bought many parts from both & these guys have been involved with the TR's for a long time now, and a good honest reputation they have built, i suggest ring up and have a chat they will only be too pleased to assist you.



Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

[paul w]

Bobsport?I have bought two wedges from them,and thousands of pounds
worth of bits and pieces.Just remember,you may well be hooked like me
and need to make frequent visits to get your fix!Si'reckons i am responsible
for his dads retirement fund-Bob says i'm paying for his sons holiday
fund!All i know is that my visa card groans a bit after a nose around
their emporium!
We wont call ya a "Crazy fool" if you purchase from the 'A team',MR.T!!!

I got the 4.6 on the right and the dhc below it was my mate Rob's car.

See ya. Paul

[john 215]

Hi Dale,
WELCOME TO THE BEST TR7 / 8 FORUM IN THE WORLD EVER.
As everyone else says top guys, would'nt hesitate buying a car from them, probaly nearly have in parts over the years!!
Let us know how you do.
Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!
Read My Blog http://www.waringstowntr7s.co.uk/blogs/ ... hp/John215

[busheytrader]

Agreed,

Both Robsport and S&S are the good guys in the TR7/8 world.

Straight talking where it counts. The Rob in Robsport says he's "never happier than when he's taking customers' money". They talk a lot of sense and get repeat business.

Adam

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & Solid Bushes, Anti- Dive, Granada Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, Green Stuff, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

[Ianftr8]

I too have added many pounds to the Hebditch holiday / retirement fund!

Not only can they sell you the car and the parts you need to improve, service it - they also know the cars inside out as well.

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC California car that never crossed the pond, started life as KDU 315V.
1962 Triumph Courier

[gordon kerr]

<font color="green">Me too, my 2l purchased from them, both cars maintained/upgraded by them. Highly recommended. Mostly no problems and any issues quickly sorted out.</font id="green">

<font color="green">Gordon
GRD 1980 Brooklands Green 2l FHC
OVC 1980 Platinum Silver 3.9l V8 FHC
Bedford, UK.
</font id="green">

[paul w]

In the interest of fairness i should point out that there are other
alternatives out there!I always peruse the Rimmers catalogue to identify
what i want,then i ring Bob for a better price!Chances are he sold
Rimmers their stock anyway!Luckily for Steve and Simon at S&S,i live
too far away,else i'd bore them stoopid as well as the'sport boys'on
alternate weekends.Just sometimes,getting a consumable available
from the local motor factors can be cheaper/handier,i.e.plugs,'stats,
filters,oils-esp.if there is an 'ol git classic car enthusiast'behind
the counter-just dont tell him you have a TR7.'less you enjoy the scorn
and derision he will also furnish you with!
I prefer to buy parts that i can inspect rather than by mail order.
I bought a big brake kit from Rimmers once,and when it arrived i had
two o/s callipers!It took them two weeks and several parcels and phone
calls to sort out!They do have a lovely catalogue tho'!!

Rimmers from above,and below,but again from above,S&S!


See ya. Paul

[John Clancy]

Robsport also stock a good line in Triumph DVD's!!!

Actually, I think I must have shares in the company I've spent so much with them on my car over the years. But to be honest I don't think anyone else would have agreed to have rebuilt it. A re-shell was recommended but I really didn't want to do that and so they got stuck in and the end result was an immaculate Speke built former rustbucket.

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