Post 1: A little History

The objective of this blog is to record some of the journeys and trials that contribute the fun and ownership of a Triumph TR7 but first I think a little history is required, how the car came into our hands, was restored.


Reg the Wedge - yes that's what we call him, was built in 1982 and was one of the last TR7's to come out of BL.  If you want to read about the TR7 then this isn't the place there are loads of websites and books you can call on.  One such website is https://www.aronline.co.uk/cars/triumph/tr7-tr8/the-cars-triumph-tr7tr8/ and it provides an insight.


So what am I doing with a TR7 then?  Well it isn't my fault for a start it was all down to Mike, Mike is totally responsible for buying this car not me!  It started when we had the idea to go rallying - only the fun stuff we don't want to get hurt - and we thought a rear wheel drive car preferable than front so we formed a list!  All the usual candidates came up but then this TR7 came up for sale!


So the purchase story was fun, usually you arrange to go see a car, negotiate a price if you like then arrange collection - simple right?  How about you ring up and just buy over the phone!  A car from a recognised dealer maybe but not a 33yr old TR7 - well yes!  That was on a Wednesday in June 2015, then the second part we needed to collect the car on Saturday!  A quick installation of a tow bar and trailer loan later we saw the car for the first time and recovered him back to base.


Reg on the trailer - June 2015

To be fair the car had been stored in a dry garage for 15 years and regularly started and he started first time at the point of collection.  Don't be fooled though the TR7 is a rust haven but this one looked half decent at least!


Once home we undertook a major strip down, clean, repair and rebuild exercise.

In the garage in a state!

Ready for the paint shop

Reg after first MOT in 15years