The problem with the TR7 is one of reputation. At the time the TR7 was
being assembled, Triumph was having no end of labor problems. The car
design was not bad, but the cars litterally came off of the assembly
line in non-operating condition. Although these problems were eventually
eliminated (by assembling the cars elsewhere and closing the original
plant; kind of drastic), the reputation and people's perception that
this was not a "true TR" because of the design had already had it's
effect.
I think any TR7 still running must have long ago had most of it's
problems, if any, sorted out.
As for the perception that it's not a tru TR, well, it isn't from one
standpoint. All previous TR cars were derivatives of the TR2. The TR7/8
were completely different. However, Triumph badged it a TR. That makes
it a TR.
It's a different driving experience than the other TRs though.
That doesn't stop me from oggling a TR8 that I've seen for sale though.
Starr61871 wrote:
>
> Ok, only a few people know the story behind me acquiring my lil' '80 TR7, but
> in short it was unexpectedly "given" to me. So, i thought since i had it I
> would restore it b/c all that have looked at it for me say that it is in good
> shape. NOW I am being told by a former Triumph nut (meant in the most
> affectionate of ways) that TR7's are junk and I should get rid of it ASAP.
> That they tend to have a lot of engine problems, esp. here in FL , that the
> gasket heads tend to blow, and other more serious and expensive problems. i
> am a newbie at this and am looking for info from the people who know----ALL OF
> YOU EXPERIENCED TRIUMPH NUTS!!!! (meant int eh most affectionate of ways!) I
> want the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am a big girl, be brutally honest. I
> can take it!
> Thanks,
> Starr--wondering if anything good does come free
> Stella--the '80 TR7 convertible wondering about her future
--
George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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