Vehicle Description
1980 Triumph TR7 Spider
With a corner page triangle graphic, and a tilted angle shot of the
actual car, the advertising touted "The Shape of Things to Come".
It was British Leyland's attempt to enter the mainstream market
with an American Car look. Looking back at these cars and then
seeing the evolution of similar sports cars, Triumph TR7 did not
trail blaze the hidden headlight wedge shape but played an integral
part in it.
For consignment a TR7 Spider Special Edition 2-owner car and one of
a mere 1,070 built. It is an all original car except for recovered
seats in black vinyl, and a passenger side mirror added for extra
safety. Only 28,100 actual miles.
Exterior
This wedge-shaped hidden headlight example in Black with Maraschino
Spider decals shows a few faults, scratches and nicks, but is
overall in nice condition. A rear luggage rack has been added, and
the convertible is clean, tear free, and has the Triumph 3 windowed
convertible top. Black door trim, a Maraschino Pinstripe on the
belt line, and cast alloy wheels complete the exterior Spider
package.
Interior
As well as a distinctive paint and striping combination, the Spider
Special Edition features a unique, and quite tasteful, interior
trim package. This included Pewter carpet, the wheel from the TR8,
new black vinyl upholstery, and a radio/cassette player. The carpet
and dash on the TR7 look to be in very good condition and has the
original radio/cassette. The door trims have been cut to fit
aftermarket speakers.
Drivetrain
The Spider Special Edition package brought no mechanical or
performance upgrades to the table for the TR7, so what you received
was the standard 1,998cc 4-cylinder engine, and 5-speed manual
transmission. The performance was all that you would expect from a
car with 88hp on tap, with a 0-60mph time of 10.9 seconds. This
power plant version is fed by a dual Zenith Carburetor setup. This
engine may have been restored at one time, as typically the valve
cover will be subject to peeling paint, and this one is near
perfect.
Undercarriage
Typical surface rust, and patina are noted underneath, with no
areas of concern, making this a structurally sound car.
Professionally maintained, 2 owners, low mileage, plenty of record
keeping, all add up to a fine example of the TR7. Triumph finally
got it right for this year with the convertible, and the Black with
Maraschino trim looks great. "The Shape of Things to Come".
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.