july practical classics

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 16 Jun 2010 17:31

finally..... in the new issue of practical classics they finally agree that the much maligned tr7 is a worthy car to own, all be it the fhc they say to buy as they seem to think these are now becoming rarer than the dhc, and then as if in complete contradiction they spoil it by listing their top 50 cars to restore and the tr7 doesnt make the top 50!!!! but at least one made the readers rides....[:D]

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

Henk · Postby **Henk** » 16 Jun 2010 22:57

they see the light, in the time that the TR7 came out, spitfires were nothing worth, the same for Dolomites.

Henk

1980 TR7 US Convertible
1978 Mini Clubman Estate

Bendder · Postby **Bendder** » 17 Jun 2010 01:50

in the past few years of attending car shows and club meets in Ontario and Quebec here in Canada I would have to agree that the FHC is becoming a rare animal. 9 out of 10 cars will often be DHC's. Even though there were many many more FHC's than DHC's many would have been run into the ground and scraped many moons ago and are no more but with the lack of DHC's of any kind (not only Triumph) in the eighty's it would seem that many more DHC's were taken care of and remained desirable as open top cruisers.

Mark
1977 TR7 FHC
1978 TR7 FHC
1980 TR7 DHC
1980 Rover SD1 4.0L

John Clancy · Postby **John Clancy** » 17 Jun 2010 07:59

Practical Classics have had a changed opinion of the TR7 for quite a few years now. Keith Adams was working for them when they reviewed 'Bullet' and that fuelled its success no end. Something along 'that shiny silver disc of joy' on his web site sold a lot of copies.

And then of course there was that readers survey where the TR7 came 10th in the list of most popular practical classics.

Interesting though that they've focussed on the fixed head. But then, it is a better looking car!!! That should get some response!

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gaz · Postby **gaz** » 17 Jun 2010 08:56

Interesting though that they've focussed on the fixed head. But then, it is a better looking car!!! That should get some response!

I suppose the DHC is the choice of many because its what the true british sports car always was..........
but........just like the spitfire with the TR7 you had a choice, well towards the end of the run anyway the GT6 (dubbed by many as the poor mans E-Type) had great looks just like the TR7 FHC and the slight difference in the panels, tops of the rear wings etc.
so......... which do I prefer, either & or I like them both about the same to look at but would I give up my DHC for FHC Naaaaaaa!!!

would I buy a FHC yes, one day I will I want too recreate the long lost TRZ
but I'll still keep my DHC...........

It rides again..... and again wehey!!!!!!!

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 17 Jun 2010 12:30

i like the fhc too but think the dhc looks good anyway, but am biased there.

interestingly a few of the writers of pc have or have had tr7s too,

and spitfires.... was it custom car or street machine had the downer on them, their choice of car was buy anything but a spitfire....[:p]

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Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 17 Jun 2010 15:08

Oh, dear! You see it coming, don't you? Once one car magazine falls into line, so do the rest. Then, horror of horrors, Top Gear will allot a full hour show in appreciation of the TR7. I forsee this occurring on December 20, 2012, so next day the world can end as the Mayan calender expires.

Rumor has it, Hasbeen, Beans, Croy-de-bay, and Jclay are conspiring to reinterpret one of Nostradamus' quatrains to reflect this shift in the earths orbit.

Today, Caleb, Abner, and I are starting work on a new survival bunker upslope from the septic tank that should be ready in time for the Big Event.

Mildred Hargis

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 17 Jun 2010 17:13

The roof of the FHC looks like it's from a completely different car. It just doesn't fit. I would have prefered they did the original sketch from Mann. Years later it just looks quirky and I'm OK with that. Plus there are not many around, I know only of three. I do wish I would have bought the TR8 coupe that was for sale on the mainland for $5,000 a year and a half ago but the freak snow storms and the non original carbs tipped me the other way plus it was Christmas and time to visit family etc. etc. etc. Not meant to be.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

saabfast · Postby **saabfast** » 17 Jun 2010 19:40

When the coupe came out I was not keen, looked odd after the 4/5/6 lines, mainly down to the rear roofline, which was the view of most of my young contemporaries at that time. When the DHC came out it looked as if it was meant to be, a major correction. Many years later, as an aging grandfather, I bought a DHC more as a hobby and weekend plaything than anything else. I think this is why most buy DHC's and more are seen around than coupes as most of us drive saloon boxes as everyday cars (even if the saloon boxes are faster now than the sports cars of yesteryear).
However, having had the DHC for about 4 years now, I have seen the light and appreciate the lines of the coupe (including the roof), and have even thought about getting one. If I had space to store it and time to drive it I could well be tempted.

Alan
Saab 9000 Stg 1
Saab 9000 2.3 FPT Auto
'81 TR7 DHC

Beans · Postby **Beans** » 17 Jun 2010 20:54

I still are of the opinion that they are completely different animals.
Both designs have their merrits ...

... but I favour the FHC's looks [8D]
Especially without a hole in the roof.

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1980 TR7 DHC (my first car, now restored and back on the road)
1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
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PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 17 Jun 2010 21:25

If you want to cruise, buy a DHC.

If you want to chuck the car round corners, buy a FHC.

If you want to create a beast that makes your competitors tremble, just remove everything above the door line. [8D]

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RadioGuy · Postby **RadioGuy** » 17 Jun 2010 21:26

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Mildred

Oh, dear! You see it coming, don't you?

>Snip<

Today, Caleb, Abner, and I are starting work on a new survival bunker upslope from the septic tank that should be ready in time for the Big Event.

Mildred Hargis
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That was Great Mildrid![:D]

Maintained on Saturdayâ€¦Drive on Fun-Day !!! 1976 FHC - 1980 DHC

John Wood · Postby **John Wood** » 17 Jun 2010 21:27

Quote by JC "Practical Classics have had a changed opinion of the TR7 for quite a few years now. Keith Adams was working for them when they reviewed 'Bullet' and that fuelled its success no end. Something along 'that shiny silver disc of joy' on his web site sold a lot of copies.

And then of course there was that readers survey where the TR7 came 10th in the list of most popular practical classics.

Interesting though that they've focussed on the fixed head. But then, it is a better looking car!!! That should get some response!"

I think the reason why PC give it the thumbs now is because it is exactly what they are all about. It is a true "Practical Classic". Easy to work on, good spares supply, healthy following and relatively cheap to own and run on a daily basis.

1975 FHC
KDU483N

RadioGuy · Postby **RadioGuy** » 17 Jun 2010 21:28

Sorry... <s>Mildrid</s> Mildred[:I]

Maintained on Saturdayâ€¦Drive on Fun-Day !!! 1976 FHC - 1980 DHC

busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 18 Jun 2010 01:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">

Today, Caleb, Abner, and I are starting work on a new survival bunker upslope from the septic tank that should be ready in time for the Big Event.

Mildred Hargis
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Mildred - Dig faster, you've miscalculated, the end is nearer than you think.....

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Adam

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

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