Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and simply superb find - a virtually flawless example of this
original southern California 1979 TR7 Roadster Convertible in its
original striking 'Vermillion Red' (color code CML) factory color
paint with it's all original factory 'Carmine Red with Beige Tartan
Check Cord' (Trim Code CAAA) interior with a Black soft top and
tonneau cover and fully loaded with the rare factory options of a 5
speed manual transmission and air conditioning and with only one
fully documented registered California owner since new!.This is
obviously one rare and highly desirable classic British sports car
- a completely rust free example of the TR-7 roadster! The trunk,
floor boards, rocker panels and all the typically rust prone areas
are all completely solid and rust free - an obviously always
garaged example with no history of any accidents or rust that has
survived intact! The original 'Vermillion Red' color paint is in
simply stunning condition and the striking 'Carmine Red with Beige
Tartan Check Cord' plaid livery interior is also quite
extraordinary with its original bucket seats and matching door
panels, a lovely original steering wheel and perfect dashboard. The
Black color soft top is as new and the car has its original tonneau
cover, original wheels and its original spare wheel its storage
compartment in the trunk.The 2.0L 4 cylinder engine purrs quietly
under the hood and the 5 speed manual transmission smoothly through
the gears - an absolute pleasure to drive! The addition of the
optional 5 speed manual transmission to the list of standard
equipment was highly heralded as this ideally suited the engine's
capabilities at last. Whereas the old 4 speed manual had a 2.56:1
low gear, the 5 speed had a 3.32:1 ratio which when coupled with
the 3.9:1 Rover rear end transformed the TR-7 into a whole
different breed of animal.This is a very rare example, recently
purchased from it's original southern California ownership with all
original owners manuals, purchase order, bill of sale, delivery
paperwork, every CA registration from 1979 to present day under the
same ownership, all service records, original CA blue plates from
1979 and a recent full and comprehensive service for turn key
driving and piece of mind driving for only its second ever
registered owner! This is a rare opportunity for the British car
collector or enthusiast to add what must be quite simply the finest
example available anywhere of a late model convertible TR-7 with
every conceivable and desirable option and with complete original
documentation from new! These one of the latest of the up and
coming pact of British cars desired by a new generation of affluent
collectors and to prove the point Bonhams recently sold at auction
an identical, but nowhere near as complete or as well documented an
example, and without factory air conditioning, at Scottsdale in
January of this year for over $24K!.This particular car was
purchased new by it's original and only southern California owner
at 'Anaheim Toyota amp; British Cars' of Anaheim, CA on 2/27/1980
with factory air conditioning, the optional upgraded 5 speed manual
transmission, power disc brakes, AM/FM cassette, tinted glass,
undercoating, bucket seats and a windshield washer. It was sold in
'Vermillion Red' with a 'Carmine Red amp; Beige Tartan Check' Plaid
Livery interior. The car was obviously extraordinarily well cared
for, as evidenced not only by it's exemplary condition but also by
it's owner's meticulous records and obvious pride of
ownership!Introduced in 1975, the TR7 marked the Triumph TR sports
car's abandonment of its traditional separate chassis. The TR-7's
2.0-liter SOHC four-cylinder engine was matched to twin Stromberg
carburetors while the suspension comprised MacPherson struts at the
front and a live axle at the rear. A five-speed manual gearbox and
automatic transmission were also options as was air conditioning
and a Convertible joined the original Coupe version in 1979 with
production ending in 1981. The TR7 was characterized by its 'wedge'
shape and commonly advertised as "The Shape of Things to Come" and
its bold lines quickly made it the best-selling TR in the brands
history. The TR7 existed only in coupe form for its initial four
years on the market. In 1979, looking to revive sales, Triumph
introduced a drophead coupe (convertible) variant, which hit United
States dealers in July and soon proved to be the most popular
model. By then the labor strike-related quality problems from the
early models had been addressed to, particularly after production
of TR7s moved from Speke to Canley in September of 1978. Power for
TR7 models came from a 2.0-liter, overhead camshaft four-cylinder
engine, rated at 92 horsepower in most U.S. versions, which came
fed by a pair of Zenith-Stromberg carburetors. 0-60 MPH was
achieved in 9.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 112 MPH. Early
reviews praised the TR7 for its nimble handling and in recent years
fine examples are beginning to be highly sought after by
enthusiasts amp; collectors.Without a doubt this will prove to be
one rare piece of British motoring history in years to come - a
beautifully unrestored pristine example of a single southern
California owned and registered 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible with
only 21K original miles and the desirable 5 speed manual
transmission amp; rare air conditioning, this is the perfect
example for any Triumph enthusiast or simply any classic British
sports car lover to add to any prized collection!
