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Rich in Vancouver · Postby **Rich in Vancouver** » 01 Feb 2009 15:17

Seems all the early wedges got the finger from their marques. The 124 boys didn't like the X-19, the Elan chappies hated the Esprit/Eclat/Elite, and the TR6 blokes despised the TR7/8.
I think they were wrong but then I'm biased!

Cheers,
Rich

Personally, I like all of the above...but don't really care too much for the 1st gen MR-2, it looks a bit too "Bandai-ish"

1975 TR7 ACL764U

Last TR · Postby **Last TR** » 01 Feb 2009 21:31

Change is sometimes hard! I didn't care much for the TR6 when it was new; a friend told me that I would have to have one some day. I liked the Wedge immediately, except for the lack of a convertible. I bought a TR6 almost 20 years ago, to join the '58 MGA that I've had since 1970. Last year I added a TR8 roadster to my stable. Now I'm starting to take a liking to the coupe, but my wife won't give me any more space in the garage....

Ken
Anchorage, Alaska
1980 TR8, 1973 TR6, 1965 Volvo PV544, 1958 MGA, Jeep Cherokees

gaz · Postby **gaz** » 02 Feb 2009 10:13

It's the swage. As wedgetarians we accept it but do we really think it looks that good? "quoted from PeterTR7V8"

i actually like the swage line and agree with John C. it would look very odd without it and a mercedes seem to be using it a lot these days............
http://www.rbgrentals.co.uk/resource/vito72a.jpg

http://www.carpages.co.uk/mercedes_benz ... _05_06.jpg

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Wayne S · Postby **Wayne S** » 02 Feb 2009 10:40

The swage-meister at the moment surely has to be the BMW Z4?

http://archive.cardesignnews.com/autosh ... 4-0729.jpg

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gaz · Postby **gaz** » 02 Feb 2009 11:36

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

The swage-meister at the moment surely has to be the BMW Z4?

http://archive.cardesignnews.com/autosh ... 4-0729.jpg

FOR SALE!!!!Purple 2.0 Litre DHC Grinnall
Red 4.0 Litre V8 DHC Grinnall (with huuuuuge arches...!)

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but will they ever take it one step further wayne..and let us re-live the triumph name...............

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Wayne S · Postby **Wayne S** » 02 Feb 2009 11:57

I very much doubt it. I know Autoexpress made the mock-up a year or so ago:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... iumph.html

in which there was absolutely no truth, but I cant see how it would ever be a commercially viable move for BMW - a company who after all couldnt even make Land Rover a success....

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gaz · Postby **gaz** » 02 Feb 2009 12:31

i remember that.......and the wrong triumph badge used as well lol

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tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 02 Feb 2009 12:53

I have to agree guys with John Clancy, i also thought the original d swage line design looked the best, i seem to recall didnt Truimph put together a TR without the Swage line and with knock out roof panals, it was around the same time that they were working on the O series engine, i might be wrong on that one though guys

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 02 Feb 2009 19:13

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

The swage-meister at the moment surely has to be the BMW Z4?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Coincidently, I was watching the Best Of Top Gear (ie, a rerun of the entire catalog) last night & they were featuring the Z4. I remember thinking that it was the swage reborn. And it is still as controversial now as it was in '75.

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FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 02 Feb 2009 19:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tr7inc

I have to agree guys with John Clancy, i also thought the original d swage line design looked the best, i seem to recall didnt Truimph put together a TR without the Swage line and with knock out roof panals, it was around the same time that they were working on the O series engine, i might be wrong on that one though guys

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You're thinking of this?

Back in the day I liked the TR7 and the X1/9. Almost bought a Esprit. The swage line I was ambivalent about as well as roof line but now it has grown on me making the TR7 different from everything else. The TR7 with it's higher dipolar moment was better on the highway while the Fiat could change direction quickly it was too skittery on the freeway and it's engine too small.

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

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 02 Feb 2009 19:32

Dipolar? Who are you calling dipolar?! I'll kill any man who says so!!!

You're probably right though. Cup of tea anyone?

[:D][:D][:D]

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tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 02 Feb 2009 19:33

Hi Spyder yes that was the 7 i was thinking of when Triumph were working on building on the 7, money, politics and strikes i think put paid to that!

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

windy one · Postby **windy one** » 02 Feb 2009 20:27

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

i remember that.......and the wrong triumph badge used as well lol

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Yes, your right. Thats the badge for Triumph-motorcycles.

Johnny

moestr7v8 · Postby **moestr7v8** » 03 Feb 2009 00:14

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

I very much doubt it. I know Autoexpress made the mock-up a year or so ago:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... iumph.html

in which there was absolutely no truth, but I cant see how it would ever be a commercially viable move for BMW - a company who after all couldnt even make Land Rover a success....

FOR SALE!!!!Purple 2.0 Litre DHC Grinnall
Red 4.0 Litre V8 DHC Grinnall (with huuuuuge arches...!)

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Hi Wayne
BMW were not really interested in making Land Rover a success they were more interested in getting the first hand knowledge of a first class four wheel drive system, something the Germans never really succeded in doing before.
Regards
Moe

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