I think everyone knows I do my best for every iteration of TR7 and TR8. Where I think we are disagreeing is that the early 4 speed car needs more help than the rest owing to the reputation it gained early on and kept until recently. Opinions towards it are changing and I'm glad. I wonder how many of these four speed cars are on UK roads today? If it's more than fifty I'll be surprised. I bet there are more genuine TR8s because there are around 110 of those (despite what you'll read on sites like 'How Many Left?).
The TR7 drophead doesn't need so much help as it has always enjoyed a better reputation. Convertible two-seater sports cars have historically been more cherished by owners (take a look at the surviving pre-war Triumph cars for proof of that) and that is another reason far more TR7 dropheads have survived compared to their fixed head brethren.
The four speed car is a completely different drive to any five speeder. When it's right it's pretty darned good but be warned, a four speeder is more like a 70s classic car than the smooth five speeder. Anyone who has driven a Dolomite will know what I mean.
Turned into a good discussion Andy so I think it was worth you posting your thoughts about what I said.
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