£6,227 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible
Brightwells • UK • 29 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£6,227 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible
UK • 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.
/ 10
26,000 miles
TPADJ7AT209887
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
CCJ750V
1980
Auction
£6,227 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible
Brightwells • UK • 29 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
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, pa...
Price Analysis vs Other TR7 Convertibles
£330
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,193
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,961
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Sept 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
83,680 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Sept 2015, 83,680 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Failed
On 28th Aug 2015, 83,678 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On 30th Apr 2012, 83,537 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On 19th Apr 2012, 83,551 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
MOT Mileage Trend
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