Description

Registration – LPL 486W Chassis No. – M.O.T. – Exempt Odometer – 94,858 Finished in an attractive shade of light blue, this honest and largely original example presents as a usable and increasingly collectable British sports car, offering significant potential for sympathetic recommissioning. The wedge-shaped styling remains as distinctive as ever, with the car retaining its factory features including original wheels, trim and bumpers, all contributing to an authentic and unspoilt appearance...

About the TR7 Convertible

The TR7 Drophead Coupé (1979-1981) added the convertible option that buyers wanted. More desirable than coupe. The TR7 everyone wanted. Values from £12k.

Known Issues to Watch For

TR7: Engine: Dolomite 2.0 slant-four - adequate, not exciting. 105hp. Reliable if maintained. Timing belt service critical. Build quality: Variable - Speke factory (early) worst, Canley (late) better. Rust: Wedge shape traps water. Rear wheel arches, sills, floors, A-posts, door bottoms, hatch area. Convertible: Check hood frame, seals. Values: Long underrated, now rising. DHC worth more. Budget £1.5-3k annually.

Desirable Options

TR8 (V8 power), TR7 Sprint (16-valve, 62 built), TR7 Convertible, TR6 PI (injection), 5-speed gearbox (TR8), Overdrive (TR6), Late Canley-built TR7

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

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