Triumph TR7 and TR8: Books - History and Models

Triumph TR7 and TR8 - All models (including Sprint & Spider variants) (1975-1982) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a good Triumph? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, provides practical advice for buying a Triumph TR7 or TR8.

Models: All versions, including Sprint and Spider.

Production years: 1975-1982.

This Essential Buyer's Guide for the Triumph TR7 and TR8 helps you find the right car at the right price and answers the following questions:

- Walk away or stay? Initial evaluation of a TR7 or TR8.
- What's the right price? Price determination with a unique scoring system.
- How to check for authenticity?
- Which models are best suited?
- What are common faults?
- What are the possibilities and impact of restoration?
- What are the maintenance costs?

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Triumph TR7 - The Untold Story

By the mid-1970s, British Leyland's two popular sports cars were becoming outdated. The company needed a modern replacement, leading to the TR7. Designed to succeed both the MGB and Triumph TR6, it featured a wedge-shaped body.
However, aside from its styling, much of the car remained conventional, and initial reviews were mixed. The two-seat coupe was launched in Britain in 1974.

David Knowles explores the TR7's design and production history, highlighting the challenges posed by British Leyland's strikes and labor issues. He also examines its competition history.

Covering the later TR7 convertible and the V8-powered TR8, this book is a definitive guide to a car that is likely more appreciated today than when production ended in 1981.

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