Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»
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Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Restored Barn Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 (and its unofficial variants) was a popular British sports car, selling 75,000 copies between 1955 and 1962. The TR3A was an updated version of the little autocross wonder that came along in 1957, but they were… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their auction, so be sure to take another look! The idea of cramming a V8 into a British sports car certainly wasn’t new when Triumph took their TR7 and stuffed… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Lives Again! 1966 Triumph TR4-A
The Triumph TR4-A differed little from the TR4, switching to independent rear suspension (IRS) during its production run between 1965 and 1967. You could opt to go back to the live axle of the TR4, but that change would… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
If you were interested in this TR6 when we auctioned it off last month, here’s your second chance! The buyer was happy with the car when it arrived, but they had been looking for a Morgan for years and… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Sale: 1960 Triumph TR3 “A”
It’s 1953 and Triumph has brought a new car to Jabbeke, Belgium, to race it down a nearly flat, nearly straight stretch of road between Brussels and Ostend. This unique bit of carriageway was a perfect test “track” for… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Wedge: 1980 Triumph TR7
The Triumph TR7 was launched in 1975 (first in the U.S., then the U.K.) and was touted as the “shape of things to come” for its wedge-like appearance. It became one of the company’s most successful products in terms… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
The seller of this Triumph TR6 has owned it for over 30 years! It’s a little rough around the edges, but it runs well and is ready to be restored or just driven. Be sure to look through all… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Extremely Affordable: 1967 Triumph Spitfire
One of the most significant challenges an enthusiast faces when embarking on a project build is locating a candidate that doesn’t break the bank before it rolls into their workshop. That makes this 1967 Triumph Spitfire worth a close… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
This TR6 comes from my personal collection. It’s a rust-free, driver-quality car that has had a lot of work done to it recently. Brown may not be everyone’s favorite color, but I think it suits the TR6’s masculine personality…. more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap 1976 Triumph TR6 Project
Everyone who’s spent serious time wrenching on vintage cars knows the agony: the car you thought had only a little rust turns out to be infested. We all appreciate a forthright seller who warns us ahead of time, and… more»
May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt V8: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag contained all the ingredients to become one of the greatest cars in British automotive history. Its stunning styling, clever interior, and V8 engine should have combined to make this car a sales winner. Sadly, it was… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1980 Triumph TR7 Project
The TR7 was the wedged-shaped sports car built by Triumph from 1975 to 1981. The advertising manta was “the shape of things to come” and the car sold well, though it had the kind of quality problems often associated… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Ambitious Project: 1959 Triumph TR3
The TR3 successfully replaced the TR2, resulting in nearly 75,000 assemblies between 1955 and 1962. The cars were changed little over time and the TR3A and TR3B were unofficial variants of the evolving design. This 1959 edition is said… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sports Car Collection for Sale!
We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»
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»
