Triumph launched the new TR7 in 1975 as “the shape of things to come” due to its wedge-shaped body. Less known today is the TR8, a V8 version using a Buick-derived engine from Rover. It was in production for… more»
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Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
UPDATE 04/05/2024: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds where an owner hasn’t tasted success on their first attempt to find their pride and joy a new home. Such is the case with… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Only 3,200 Miles? 1980 Triumph TR8
“No stories”. I’ve heard that phrase many a time when considering a vintage car, and I take it to mean the vehicle is clear of weird circumstances around its title, its location, its condition. But our featured Triumph has… more»
Jun 13, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Only 3K Miles! 1980 Triumph TR8
I have often wondered about the Triumph TR8, primarily in terms of how it compared to the mostly disastrous TR7. I recall only seeing one, back in the day, when they were still being produced but they have made… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Pre-Production 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible With Only 73 Miles!
Sometimes you can wander aimlessly around the internet for hours without spotting anything worthwhile. However, there are times when that type of activity allows you to strike gold, and that’s how I felt when I chanced upon this 1980… more»
Nov 30, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Only 1,415 Miles? 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
The owner of this 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible claims that it is one of the lowest-mileage examples in existence today and that it has spent many years in storage with a collection of classics. A recent fire at the… more»
Mar 24, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
British V8 Classic: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
When the wedge-shaped Triumph TR7 was introduced, there was a certain level of disappointment both amongst the motoring press, and the buying public. Where most had been expecting the car to appear as a convertible, the car that emerged… more»
