TR7V8 for Sale (With pictures).
30 November 2003, 04:22 PM
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TR7V8 converted by Grinnall Specialist Cars of Bewdley. Original car registered in 1979 ('V' reg).
Bodywork:
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Inca Yellow.
Grinnall integrated front spolier.
Rear hamper rack.
Webasto sunroof.
> Some welding/replacement required to front inner wings/turrets, front arches, and rear sills...
Engine:
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3.5 Litre (ex Rover SD1) V8. 53,000 miles since total rebuild.
Twin SU carbs and K&N cone filters.
Standard headers to Grinnall 2.5" Stainless Steel exhuast system and single outlet. Rated 98dba at Castle Coombe.
Grinnall spec radiator.
Kenlowe electric fan.
5 Speed gearbox.
> Could do with electronic ignition, Holley carb, etc. Gearbox linkage might need some work...
Chassis:
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3.08 Rear diff. (not LSD).
Grinnall spec rising rate springs all round.
Spax adustable suspension all round.
Rover SD1 Vitesse four pot front calipers with solid disc brakes at front (Work very well).
Drum brakes at rear with TR8 brake cylinders.
6 x 14" SD1 Vanden Plas alloy wheels and 195/60 x 14 tyres.
> Alloys may be becoming porous...
Pictures:
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> Unfortunately the car doesn't look quite so healthy now, needing some TLC.
Reason for sale:
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In its heyday, this car saw off some serious machinery at both Castle Coombe and Goodwood, but age is catching up with it and we have neither the time nor room to look after it anymore. It currently has no tax or MOT, but runs well, drives, etc. I would persevere, but it's too much like hard work for my wife to drive on the track so it's been replaced by something more modern.
It would make the basis for either a great road, or track-car, for someone into classics and/or that wonderful V8 sound.
** OFFERS PLEASE FROM SOMEONE WHO CAN GIVE IT A GOOD HOME AND PROMISES TO KEEP IN TOUCH! **
Cheers,
Squizz.
Bodywork:
---------
Inca Yellow.
Grinnall integrated front spolier.
Rear hamper rack.
Webasto sunroof.
> Some welding/replacement required to front inner wings/turrets, front arches, and rear sills...
Engine:
-------
3.5 Litre (ex Rover SD1) V8. 53,000 miles since total rebuild.
Twin SU carbs and K&N cone filters.
Standard headers to Grinnall 2.5" Stainless Steel exhuast system and single outlet. Rated 98dba at Castle Coombe.
Grinnall spec radiator.
Kenlowe electric fan.
5 Speed gearbox.
> Could do with electronic ignition, Holley carb, etc. Gearbox linkage might need some work...
Chassis:
--------
3.08 Rear diff. (not LSD).
Grinnall spec rising rate springs all round.
Spax adustable suspension all round.
Rover SD1 Vitesse four pot front calipers with solid disc brakes at front (Work very well).
Drum brakes at rear with TR8 brake cylinders.
6 x 14" SD1 Vanden Plas alloy wheels and 195/60 x 14 tyres.
> Alloys may be becoming porous...
Pictures:
---------
> Unfortunately the car doesn't look quite so healthy now, needing some TLC.
Reason for sale:
----------------
In its heyday, this car saw off some serious machinery at both Castle Coombe and Goodwood, but age is catching up with it and we have neither the time nor room to look after it anymore. It currently has no tax or MOT, but runs well, drives, etc. I would persevere, but it's too much like hard work for my wife to drive on the track so it's been replaced by something more modern.
It would make the basis for either a great road, or track-car, for someone into classics and/or that wonderful V8 sound.
** OFFERS PLEASE FROM SOMEONE WHO CAN GIVE IT A GOOD HOME AND PROMISES TO KEEP IN TOUCH! **
Cheers,
Squizz.
01 December 2003, 09:13 AM
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Here's a link to a video file showing the TR7V8 in action during the summer. If you wonder why we kept getting past, it was mostly because everyone else was ignoring the "NO OVERTAKING" signs! [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
At the end of the video, there's in-car footage that shows what happened when the live feed to the fuel pump degraded and failed.
Video here: Right Click and "Save As"
Squizz.
At the end of the video, there's in-car footage that shows what happened when the live feed to the fuel pump degraded and failed.
Video here: Right Click and "Save As"
Squizz.
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