The Triumph TR7 is a sports car that was manufactured in the United Kingdom from September 1974 to October 1981 by British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC), which changed its name to British Leyland (BL) in 1975. The car was launched in the United States in January 1975, with its UK home market debut in May 1976.

Jan 12, 2023 · The Datsun 240Z, Porsche 924, Triumph TR7 and Mazda RX-7 all exemplify the birth of the modern sports car. Here's our buyer's guide about what you need to know.

Feb 8, 2024 · The Triumph TR7 was the last of a great sports car line – although few would have believed it to be, when designing this important car back in the optimistic days of the early 1970s. The TR7 looked like nothing else on the road, but couldn’t match the show with enough go.

Sep 23, 2018 · The TR7 has a much more comfortable–and squeak-free–ride than a TR6 or a Spitfire, and feels composed on the road, if not quite nimble. Reviewers of the day found that the chassis exhibited some mild understeer, but not enough to …

We have information on almost everything to do with the TR7 & TR8 from early factory and rally TR7V8 documents to how to fix almost anything! We also are very proud of the most comprehensive collection of video footage of these cars you will find anywhere.

Triumph TR7 and TR8 (1975 – 1981) At A Glance Interesting styling, roomy interior, lots of specialist back-up Unmodified examples aren't that great to drive, TR8 is rare here with lots of 'fakes'

Sep 2, 2023 · Consider Triumph’s much-maligned wedge. The car’s controversial shape—critics called it a flying doorstop, a wacky wedge and worse—ignited a firestorm. The TR7 suffered some serious burns at the hands of the factory, the press and consumers, and the TR8 emerged from the ashes of this wildfire.

Apr 3, 2024 · The TR7 was first produced at Speke in 1975, but a hostile workforce and poor quality control led the factory to be shut in May 1978. Production then moved to Canley, and things improved. The convertible at last joined the range in 1979, landing in U.S. showrooms as summer was coming to an end.

Though only offered as a coupe due to the challenges of convertible construction to meet US safety standards, the TR7 would go on to become the top selling series Triumph during its eight-year production run, selling well over 100,000 units, a remarkable number considering the era.

The Triumph TR7 was a sports car manufactured from September 1974 to October 1981 by the Triumph Motor Company (which was part of British Leyland) in the United Kingdom. It was initially produced at the Speke, Liverpool factory, moving to Canley, Coventry in 1978 and then finally to the Rover plant in Solihull in 1980.