1979 TRIUMPH TR7 (V8) RACE CAR

KEY FACTS

• Fully sorted TR7 V8 race car, ready to hit the track.
• It is powered by the well-proven 3.5 litre Rover V8 featuring fuel injection and twin throttle body plenum, coupled to a five-speed Supra gearbox and a Quaife LSD.
• Fast and light, this classic ‘Flying Wedge’ has been expertly put together for competitive lap times.
• Fitted with a CAMS approved rollbar and CAMS log booked, so is ready for circuit use.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car wears the fake number plates ‘SJW 540S’, in homage to the genuine TR7 V8 ‘works’ car of legendary driver Tony Pond.
• It has excellent stopping power thanks to AP Racing front calipers with pedal box and twin remote brake boosters.
• Fibreglass boot lid, plus plexiglass side and rear windows helps cut the kilos on this already light racer.
• The car rides on coilover front suspension and standard rear shocks, while the wheels are shod with Toyo Proxes 888 R tyres.
• Sparco racing seats with Willans 6-point harnesses, quick release Momo steering Wheel.
• CAMS approved rollbar and CAMS log booked.
• The previous owner has cared for and improved this classic race car over the past 14 years.

CONDITION

• The bodywork presents very well in crisp white after a full respray, with only some small imperfections showing.
• Its interior is also in good order, with Sparco seats, racing harnesses and the original dashboard showing minimal wear.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car comes with a stack of invoices and receipts showing a good history of regular maintenance and servicing.
• Twin remote brake boosters were fitted during last service.
• Thoroughly checked over, it is ready for its new owner to enjoy.

SUMMARY

Light and very fast, this classic Triumph TR7 V8 is presented in full race spec with CAMS logbook, ready to compete. Powered by a fuel-injected 3.5-litre Rover V8, it makes for a distinctive and highly entertaining track car, and would be an excellent choice for a weekend racer.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.