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- 1979 Triumph TR7 (5-Speed)
1979 Triumph TR7 (5-Speed)
Lot Number: 552
1979 Triumph TR7 (5-Speed)
A delightfully presented, well-preserved, low-mileage TR7 with an interesting history. Offered without reserve.
- Sold for: £10,688
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 17th June, 2023 at 10.30am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Brooklands Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
L887 KSX -
ODOMETER READING
37739 Miles
SUMMARY
A delightfully presented, well-preserved, low-mileage TR7 with an interesting history. Offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- The Heritage Certificate confirms that the car was completed on 05/07/1979 finished in Brooklands Green with a green and black needlecord interior
- Factory optioned with a heater, 5-speed gearbox, Sundym laminated windscreen, inertia-reel seatbelts, dip-left headlamps
- Its first owner was a Leyland Dealer in Scotland and he was so pleased with the car that he kept it as showroom centrepiece for 14 years until he gave it to his daughter in 1993, at which point it was first registered
- Delightful period interior. All electrics work, including rocker lights on doors. Original seat buckle receivers still fitted. TR7 branded floor mats and boot carpet
- Unusually solid bodywork, enhanced by Hammerite with Waxoyl protection to underside
- Expenditure of c.£1,200 in last five months to cover servicing, setting up and tuning
- Subject of an article in Classic Cars magazine (July 2013). Well known in Triumph circles
- The indicated mileage of 37,739 is supported by detailed history with service records, lots of invoices and previous MOTs and original book pack
- Original book pack, Passport to Service and Owner’s Handbook with sets of original keys
- Although registered in 1993 it does qualify as an Historic Vehicle and will be Tax and MOT exempt although it currently has an MOT
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 552
- Make
- TRIUMPH
- Model
- TR7
- Registration Number
- L887 KSX
- MOT Expiry
- 31/07/2023
- Chassis Number
- TCG112214F
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Brooklands Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
135 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
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Remarks
Solid with no rust and waxoyled underside
Interior
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Owned at first by dealer so not registered until 1993. Subject of article in Classic Cars magazine in July 2013. £1200 spent in last 5 months to cover servicing, setting up and tuning with power diagnostic report in file.
Restoration Notes
Interior renewed
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 18th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 19th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 19th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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