De Triumph TR7, the nightmare of the then British Leyland dealer at the end of the seventies and eighties of the last century, has since been given a warm place by enthusiasts. And why not? Decades later, the most important defects are a thing of the past.
However, a TR7 still needs to be driven with policy and is still service sensitive. If you have plans for such Triumph to purchase, we have the following information for you. The TR7, a design created under the leadership of Harris Mann, was produced from 1974 to 1982. In three different factories. Due to the great success in the United States, the introduction in Great Britain had to be postponed twice. Various modifications were made during production. For example, from February 1977, the car was given a five-speed gearbox as standard for the North American market. The TR7 Sprint also appeared - in a limited edition - on the market. A month later, the suspension is adjusted and the TR7 is about two and a half centimeters lower than the road surface. The black hubcaps are being replaced by silver-colored sports wheels-look-a-likes. The green and red Scottish diamond cover is available. A sliding roof is a factory option. In April 1977, the British car world is introduced to the TR7 Jubilee. In October 1977, the plant in Speke has been discontinued for more than half a year. This is not only the death blow for the British car industry, but also for this model Triumph. Despite this handicap, 22.936 still left Triumphs the factory gates. Meanwhile, the death blow to this model from the East has already been dealt. The leading German car magazineAuto Motor und Sport have the Triumph to the tooth. The engine starts boiling and eventually crashes ... The total production, spread over seven years, stops the counter in 1981 at 112.368 units. Partly due to the bad reputation, today there are sadly few left ...