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£6,227 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

United Kingdom • 29 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a TR7/V8 with a Rover V8 engine fitted in 1991. It has undergone significant restoration work including body repairs, a respray, and engine maintenance, with photographic evidence. While in good condition, it reflects some age and use.

Condition

6

The car has had a lot of restoration work done including welding and a respray. However, the description mentions that the work was done a few years ago and the car is still in good condition, suggesting some wear and tear since then. There's evidence of rust repair, brake replacement, and engine work, indicating that while it's been maintained, it's not in pristine condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

TPADJ7AT209887

Odometer:

26,000 miles

Reg Number:

CCJ750V

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description TR7/V8; Rover V8; fantastic photographic history; featured on the Top Gear stand at the NEC Classic Car Show This TR7 was originally purchased from Mann Egerton, Hereford to a Mr P.V.Seal in April 1980 who owned the car for two years, covering just over 26,000 miles.

In 1991 the car made its way to Gateshead and the Rover V8 was fitted.

The following year, there is a gap in the MOT history when further restoration was completed.

In 1994 the now TR7/V8 made its way to Bristol to its next owner and was subsequently shown on the BBC Top Gear stand at the NEC.

From here, its history is a bit sketchy until our vendor bought the car in 2012 from a Mr Sherrington near Ross on Wye, who had owned the car from at least 2006.

Our vendor set about restoring the TR7/V8 almost immediately, with a complete strip down taking place to find the front crossmember was full of rust - so that became a job to be compelted first.

The brakes were completely replaced with new vented discs, pad...