Japanese TR7's

RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 24 Nov 2009 15:39

Hi gents, picked up a Japanese sales brochure recently for the collection, got me thinking if there were many TR7's sold over there, I would guess not, any one know of any ??

Scanned a couple of pages, its a nice brochure, seems a bit better quality than the UK/US ones.

Anyone care to translate the colours ?

cheers, Paul

nofinchance · Postby **nofinchance** » 24 Nov 2009 16:30

Ah so mr wuddy[;)].What is that thing sticking out of the glove box in the pics? Also I wonder if the japaneese, those inventors of all things electronic managed to sort mr lucus and his wireing out [:D].If any TR7s did make it to Japan then I very much doubt if any survive.I was told once(this is not fact I may be wrong here) that they have some sort of law in japan that makes you scrap your car,bike,van etc after 5 yrs regardless of condition.This I was told is part of the reason for 'gray imports' all those used subaru impretsas and yamaha R1's with no history and kph speedos.

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Red · Postby **Red** » 24 Nov 2009 17:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nofinchance
I was told once(this is not fact I may be wrong here) that they have some sort of law in japan that makes you scrap your car,bike,van etc after 5 yrs regardless of condition.This I was told is part of the reason for 'gray imports' all those used subaru impretsas and yamaha R1's with no history and kph speedos.
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Close.

It's more to do with the fact that their MOT equivalent is so tough (plus you're expected to have everything fixed before the inspection), it's often easier and more economical to scrap an older car and just buy a new one.
Plus I believe the taxes over there really penalise cars over ten years old or so. So on balance, it's not really worth it.
So while there's no law that says you have to scrap a car over a certain age, there is one that says you might as well! [B)]

Bearing that in mind, I'd be surprised if there were any Japanese 7s left, except maybe one or two stashed in a garage somewhere.

Garry

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gaz · Postby **gaz** » 24 Nov 2009 18:47

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nofinchance

Ah so mr wuddy[;)].What is that thing sticking out of the glove box in the pics?
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knowing the japanese its probably a camera[:D]

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FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 24 Nov 2009 19:00

Red pretty much has it. Their MOT is so tough that many cars are scrapped after 5 years. A little spot of surface rust and it will fail. Designed to keep their factories busy. An interesting fact, before you can buy a car you have to prove that you have an off street prrking spot for it. Not an easy task in the cities. Saw it on an interesting documentary that took a younger Japanese husband and wife through the process of buying their first car.

In 1999 they imported more (classic) Mini's than they sold in UK.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 24 Nov 2009 20:06

I don't think any of their cars are scrapped. They are all shipped to New Zealand to be sold by men in plaid suits. Sometimes they arrive in halves but there's a man out back who can match them up so you wouldn't notice.

Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.

Underdog · Postby **Underdog** » 24 Nov 2009 20:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nofinchance

Also I wonder if the japaneese, those inventors of all things electronic managed to sort mr lucus and his wireing out [:D
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I'm not so sure they are great inventers. They are however very talented at copying things and perfecting to a high standard.

When I was a kid, a Japanese transistor radio was considered a piece of junk. Next thing you know they are the leader in high end audio equipment. My brother had an early Datsun & it was a piece of crap. Now Japanesse cars a covetted for thier quality and durability. Things sure change.

Jim Underwood
72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
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gaz · Postby **gaz** » 24 Nov 2009 21:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by PeterTR7V8

I don't think any of their cars are scrapped. They are all shipped to New Zealand to be sold by men in plaid suits. Sometimes they arrive in halves but there's a man out back who can match them up so you wouldn't notice.

Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.
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they come here as well........
you gotta love those jap imports great workhorses.

that reminds me it needs a wash..........

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Wayne S · Postby **Wayne S** » 25 Nov 2009 00:12

I dont know about Japan, but there was a limited run of TR7s made that were an inch or 3 thinner (less wide). I think it was for Korea????

The roads in the day were narrow and there was a law passed restricting the width of cars on the public highway and so they made these very narrow TR7s, so flaring on arches etc

Does anyone know anymore detail? Or did I just dream it???!!! [8)]

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FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 25 Nov 2009 01:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Wayne S

I dont know about Japan, but there was a limited run of TR7s made that were an inch or 3 thinner (less wide). I think it was for Korea????

The roads in the day were narrow and there was a law passed restricting the width of cars on the public highway and so they made these very narrow TR7s, so flaring on arches etc

Does anyone know anymore detail? Or did I just dream it???!!! [8)]
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I thought it was for Bahamas or Bermuda and their narrow roads.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

tr7jim · Postby **tr7jim** » 25 Nov 2009 17:59

Paul,

I have Japanese TR7 on my drive so alteast one survives and looking at the brochure the steering wheels on the wrong side e.g. LHD and not a RHD.

Going from the picture I have from gaydon, the spec is simalar to the USA khp speedo, Air Conditioning, unleaded stickers and full exhaust sheilds fitted. My sprint did have fuel injection fitted at some point but now running on SU now.

Jim

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 25 Nov 2009 19:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tr7jim

Paul,

I have Japanese TR7 on my drive so alteast one survives and looking at the brochure the steering wheels on the wrong side e.g. LHD and not a RHD.
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Japan drives on the left side of the road so it should be RHD. The exception was Okinawa that drove on RH side because of American occupation and the vehicles destined for there would be LHD. They reverted back to RHD like the rest of Japan in 1978. I saw a Datsun sports coupe with RHD on the ferry so likely was a Japan import. It had been set up for racing judging from the roll cage and tires but still street legal. The provincial liscensing/insurance are looking at RHD's re road saftey with the possible intent of higher insurance/outlawing them. The Pollies just can't seem to keep theor noses out of things.

LHD wrong side? 66% of countries are for LHD and 75% of roads are for LHD vehicles. Doesn't sound lie wrong side to me.[:D]

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

John Wood · Postby **John Wood** » 25 Nov 2009 19:49

There is a 10-20 km stretch of road in southwestern Montreal, Quebec, Canada that is driven on left-hand side. At each end of this stretch of road there are crossing bridges to guide cars back to the right side of the road. This road is Autoroute 20 near the Lachine Rapids where it meets the Ottawa River. It's been a long time since I've been on that road, but I think many of the highway exits were located in the middle. Even though you were driving at the left side on this short stretch of road, the basic 'slower traffic keep right' rule still applies.(MAD)

1975 FHC
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John Wood · Postby **John Wood** » 25 Nov 2009 19:51

I pinched the above post off a very informative website http://www.brianlucas.ca/roadside/

1975 FHC
KDU483N

Rich in Vancouver · Postby **Rich in Vancouver** » 26 Nov 2009 00:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FI Spyder

[quote]Originally posted by tr7jim

Paul,

I have Japanese TR7 on my drive so alteast one survives and looking at the brochure the steering wheels on the wrong side e.g. LHD and not a RHD.
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Japan drives on the left side of the road so it should be RHD. The exception was Okinawa that drove on RH side because of American occupation and the vehicles destined for there would be LHD. They reverted back to RHD like the rest of Japan in 1978. I saw a Datsun sports coupe with RHD on the ferry so likely was a Japan import. It had been set up for racing judging from the roll cage and tires but still street legal. The provincial liscensing/insurance are looking at RHD's re road saftey with the possible intent of higher insurance/outlawing them. The Pollies just can't seem to keep theor noses out of things.

LHD wrong side? 66% of countries are for LHD and 75% of roads are for LHD vehicles. Doesn't sound lie wrong side to me.[:D]

I am hoping that they don't change the rules till I get an MGF in.
They will be eligible starting in 2010.

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