Triumph TR8

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Well following on from Matt's thread back in August there is some love for the TR7/8 wedges on here, although I am sure I will get some stick as well.

As I said at the time I briefly had a TR7 a couple of years ago and have always wanted a genuine TR8.

I wasn't looking seriously but have followed up a few leads (thanks MAF250) and kept an eye on the classifieds and a few weeks ago what would probably be me ideal car came up for sale.







The snag was despite being a genuine RHD TR8 it was located in Copenhagen but after a bit of negotiation a deal was done and Mark and I set off flying from Luton to Copenhagen to pick the car up, we then drove the car back to the Hook of Holland and a ferry back to Harwich. Fair play to the car it didn't miss a beat.

It is No.1 of 18 RHD production TR8 DHC and was originally supplied to the Reliability & Quality Department, Rover, Solihull.

It drives really well, feels very balanced with good steering and a lovely gearbox.

Definitely the car the TR7 should always have been.
 
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A lovely looking unmolested example, Robin. Did it come via the guy I put you in touch with?
 
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Team GCR said:
It is No.1 of 18 RHD production TR8 DHC and was originally supplied to the Reliability & Quality Department, Rover, Solihull.
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Was that a proposed department or a top secret unit? ;)

Congratulations - several of my moriring buddies are currently going a festive shade of green with envy.
Good job you bought it, they can't elf themselves
 
conaero

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Well done Robin, looks a minter. Another one of your cars I need to have a go in....when you get that Bora back, I am inviting myself up, is that ok?
 
Felonious Crud

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Robin, that looks like a scream! Well done.

If you fancy having an SM coffee morning one day then count me in. I'll even bring the coffee. :smile:
 
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Here's the car you should have bought Robin.

The Grinall TR8.

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I don't like the TR8 but that is what makes us great...different tastes....must say it looks decent but not something id buy
 
LDM 3200

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It would be boring if we all liked the same things!

I like the TR7/8 as both a soft and hard top but think it is one of the few cars that looks better as a soft top.
 
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LDM 3200 said:
It would be boring if we all liked the same things!

I like the TR7/8 as both a soft and hard top but think it is one of the few cars that looks better as a soft top.
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Strange how different we are, I love the shape of the TR7 Coupe so different in its day and so it is now. Where as the soft top just looks like any other soft top with a pointed nose.
 
conaero

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zagatoes30 said:
Strange how different we are, I love the shape of the TR7 Coupe so different in its day and so it is now. Where as the soft top just looks like any other soft top with a pointed nose.
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Yep, Ill agree with that. The rake of the rear window and the vented C pillar on the coupe is like no other and I still remember as a boy, sat on my BMX just staring at a chocolate brown one at the bottom of our road:

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This is how they could of played safe and done the coupe:

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Where as the convertible never really grabbed my attenion :) :

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