Fuel system needs cleaned and some new flex lines run. Does run with auxiliary fuel supply, just needs some maintenance. Previous owner installed 5 speed triumph transmission. Original 4 cylinder Engine with only 41,000 miles. Overall the body is in nice shape with no known rust, does have some dents and dings
1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition Owned 10 years have the original window sticker, VE window sticker, original dealer window sticker / documentation and owner's manual. Appearance: As it is original paint and upholstery, it is a Grade 3 . Original Paint (Trim code C AA, Carmine Red), Stripes (White w/chrome accent) and Vinyl Top (Black). Manufactured date MAR Body trim tags: Silver T 22178 CG Red 021305 CG Engine CL21574 On each door is a navy blue '7' stencil and on the hood there was a large '7' stencil. They do not look after market and have found photos of other cars with the same decals displayed. Purchased a period correct aftermarket chin spoiler from a club member. Car previously had one before current owner bought it. 2013. Very solid southern car. Interior: Original upholstery (Trim code C AAA). Trim code says upholstery should be Beige. The original owner said it came as is (Black with black carpet and trim). Another British Leyland mystery! Wheel / Tires: Five (5) original white Spoker Wheels w/pin stripe, Batch Code A (not part of recall) with center caps. Original spare wheel stowage strap intact. New trunk lid weather strip. 2016. New luggage floor mat and trunk trim board kit 2017. Engine: Complete rebuild December 2011 (39,368 miles) by Ed Barnard (Eclectic Sport Car Services). New pistons 8.0 to 1. Rebuilt donor head with stock cam. Non-catalytic model with valve seats now for no lead gas. All other emission equipment removed by original owner. Oil 20W-50 Castrol Plugs NGK BP5ES Gap 0.025' Transmission: Complete rebuild by Ed Barnard (Eclectic Sport Car Services). 2012. Installed uprated NOS RTC2241/UKC8748 Laygear Cluster and Reverse Gear Assembly. Drive Train: 4-speed with 3.63 Rear Axle ratio. New aluminum bell housing and all clutch components. 2012. Now 3.27 Rear Axle ratio (from Automatic).
I bought this in hope to use it as a daily driver and work on it at the same time. I have just too many projects and need to let some go for now so I can finish others. Complete restoration of a solid car about seven years ago and has seen very little use since