Lot details
Registration No: TPG129X
Chassis No: TPADJ7AA402930
Mot Expiry: April 2013

The Harris Mann-penned TR7 was a major departure from the original TR line, which had steadily evolved from the TR2 launched way back in 1953. Its overtly wedge-shaped monocoque body was initially only available in Coupe guise, the Convertible variant not being launched until 1980. Power came from a front-mounted 1998cc four-cylinder engine that was effectively an 8-valve version of the proven Dolomite Sprint unit. Its output was 105bhp, which was enough to accelerate the newcomer to 60mph in 9.6 seconds and on to a terminal speed of some 112mph. The powerplant initially drove through a four-speed manual gearbox, though by 1976 this had been replaced with a five-speed one and there was also the option of three-speed automatic transmission. Suspension was by MacPherson struts and coil springs at the front and a live axle and coil springs at the rear, while braking was by discs/drums and steering by rack and pinion.

This right-hand drive, home market TR7 Convertible sports Red bodywork teamed with a predominantly Tan-coloured leatherette and cloth interior, and is equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox. According to the vendor it has had just two keepers from new and the indicated mileage of 42,700 is correct. He considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox to be in "excellent" order and is selling 'TPG 129X' complete with: full tonneau and hood cover; tow bar and accessories; spare wheel and tyre; Haynes manual; TR7 manuals; Rover radio; luggage rack; V5; sundry invoices for work done; most old MOTs from 1987 and one valid into April of next year. The following spares also form part of the lot: fan belt; oil filter; locking wheel nuts; petrol cap; wiper delay unit; distributor cap and points; used clutch master cylinder; used washer pump; and various electrical components.