Lot details Registration No: SPE611R Chassis No: T061042CG Mot Expiry: June 2013
The Harris Mann-penned TR7 was a major departure from the original TR line. 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. 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.
The tidy-looking right-hand drive TR7 being sold is a White-coloured Coupe that features a Red and Black vinyl/cloth interior and rides on a smart set of aftermarket alloy wheels. Following recent recommissioning, 'SPE 611R' has been in regular use by the vendor, who regards the Triumph's bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, four-cylinder engine and manual five-speed gearbox as all being in "good" order - in summary he says the car "performs well and is fun to drive". It is MOT'd until June 2013.
All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.
You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:
If so, contact one of our friendly specialists for your free valuation by completing the form below and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.
If you prefer to speak to humans, don't hesitate to call our office on +44 (0)1925 210035