Fixed Head TR7's

Roy Hankins · Postby **Roy Hankins** » 20 Dec 2011 21:13

Yes, that would be TR7 heaven.

But any FHC would be just fine by me not just the Speke cars.

This has got me thinking out of the three factories, Speke, Canley, and Solihull which FHC is the rarest.

I guess most of you will say Solihull because of the relativley low numbers built.
But you do seem to see a few around at events and if you see a decent FHC for sale more often than not it's a Solihull example.

I would say the Speke cars even with the build quality issues are still around in fair numbers due to the sheer numbers built.
But good examples being very thin on the ground.

Does this make the Canley FHC the rarest of all ?

Roy

paulheritage · Postby **paulheritage** » 20 Dec 2011 21:19

Well I've got 2 x FHC and 1 x DHC so in my house there's twice as many fixed heads [:D]

Cheers Paul,

1976 TR7 FHC (ACG 3115)
1977 TR7V8 3.9 FHC rally car (ACG 35005)
1980 TR7V8 3.5 DHC

www.Triumph-Cars.co.uk

Steve-LPS-Thomas · Postby **Steve-LPS-Thomas** » 20 Dec 2011 21:41

Scrappage and now recession. Not good for any classic car.

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rosey · Postby **rosey** » 20 Dec 2011 21:56

Survival of the fittest perhaps

"Do or Do not, there is no try" - Yoda

1981 Purple Grinnal 2.0L
1980 TR7 Persian Aqua Drophead.
1977 TR7 FHC Tahiti Blue

Shauniedawn · Postby **Shauniedawn** » 21 Dec 2011 07:44

5:1 ratio here. Although soon to be 4:1 if I get myself into gear over Christmas. Two Speke, not sure where the others were built.

Shaun

dursleyman · Postby **dursleyman** » 21 Dec 2011 15:24

There is a resonable looking TR7 fixed head shell just turned up on Ebay. Looks like it wouldn't need too much work to make good.
It says its a 1977 car so that makes it Speke I would think.

Have a look at item no. 120832217542

Russ

1980 TR7 DHC
Dursley
UK

claypole1360 · Postby **claypole1360** » 21 Dec 2011 17:58

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3328399.htm

Nice looking early car in a nice colour on Pistonheads. Lots of money for a fixed Head, but who's to say it isn't worth it?

Calvin

What's that coming over the hill? Is it a monster?

john · Postby **john** » 21 Dec 2011 21:37

Have to admit i have dismantled three but still have one of each some i'm guilty of depleting the numbers i'm afraid 2 were premiums [:(]

[8 whole cylinders worth of punch to ram the world through the windshield and out the rear view mirror. Car & Driver]
1981 Grinnall TR7 v8
1981 Black FHC
1979 & 1980 Black Premium FHC(laid to rest) Sorry :-(

John

greenmeanie69 · Postby **greenmeanie69** » 21 Dec 2011 22:19

2 FHC's saved down this way [:D] (1 Speke & 1 Canely)

paulheritage · Postby **paulheritage** » 22 Dec 2011 23:35

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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3328399.htm

Nice looking early car in a nice colour on Pistonheads. Lots of money for a fixed Head, but who's to say it isn't worth it?

Calvin

What's that coming over the hill? Is it a monster?
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Shouldn't have that interior though should it (assuming a '76 model) ?

Cheers Paul,

1976 TR7 FHC (ACG 3115)
1977 TR7V8 3.9 FHC rally car (ACG 35005)
1980 TR7V8 3.5 DHC

www.Triumph-Cars.co.uk

TR7Aaron · Postby **TR7Aaron** » 23 Dec 2011 02:59

It took me about two years to find the near rust free hard top I eventually purchased. In that time, I saw a lot more drop tops than hard tops.

Aaron
1976 TR7 FHC (an ongoing project)

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 23 Dec 2011 07:52

I would like a very late model FHC. But it's got to be original & in very good condition, also I only like a few colour/trim combos. I've not seen seen anything suitable for sale all year.

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8
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silverseven · Postby **silverseven** » 23 Dec 2011 10:19

and just to be the opposite of Andy .........
I'd love to find (don't tell the wife [;)]) a cheap automatic coupe.
My oldest daughter will be driving next year, and since she's followed me most of her life to shows and meets ect....it could be cool for her to have her "own' FHC [}:)]

Ron.

TR7Aaron · Postby **TR7Aaron** » 23 Dec 2011 10:53

...I forgot - I wanted an automatic too, but those can be tough to find and when coupled to a 90hp engine, not exactly the quickest machine on the road. I don't mind a manual transmission (I've driven them all my life) but an automatic would allow my wife to drive the car too.

On second thought, maybe a manual tranny is really the way to go...[:D]

Aaron
1976 TR7 FHC (an ongoing project)

RUDDY · Postby **RUDDY** » 23 Dec 2011 11:18

I like the look of the FHC advertised below but sounds like it wants a full paint which in turn would be engine out to do the bay and the costs start to spiral.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C250665#

Cheers, Paul

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