tr7s finally becoming popular?

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 26 Jul 2012 19:52

is it just me or are the tr7's finally getting the media coverage they deserve? it seems every time i go in my local magazine library, ok asda or tesco to the uninitiated, there seems to be a tr7 on the front cover of one mag or another, tr7 v8 this week with a write up on a tr7 next week....... things are looking up people....[:D][:D]

Dave...

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

willywonka · Postby **willywonka** » 26 Jul 2012 20:34

Dave.

Did you sell the old car?

All the Gear, no idea

whitenviro · Postby **whitenviro** » 27 Jul 2012 14:30

I don't see any magazine covers in the US, but every time I take the car out I get good comments and questions. The other day it was parked at a store and when I came out there was a group of people taking pictures of themselves posed in front of it! I think there is a whole generation (or two) that don't know or care about their old reputation.

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1980 Pageant Blue DHC with removable hardtop.

Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 27 Jul 2012 14:41

I can't believe this car was ever conceived! It's totally unreliable. Warped head at the drop of a hat. Lucas electrics, what a joke. You get a headache from banging your head every time you try to get into the car. Those four lug nuts spoil the entire wheel appearance. I looked at one side then walked around the car to see they did the same thing over there. What a horror! An absolute HORROR!!! And those headlights, the less said the better.

I bet this is the most worst car ever made from the 1970's decade. Why, one must have been a complete fool to even think of riding in one much less actually paying good money the hideous thing. The sooner they all are crushed, the better.

Mildred Hargis

Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 27 Jul 2012 14:44

Does any of the above diatribe sound familiar? It sure still rings in my ears after some 36 years.

Mildred Hargis

trekcarbonboy · Postby **trekcarbonboy** » 27 Jul 2012 15:29

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

Does any of the above diatribe sound familiar? It sure still rings in my ears after some 36 years.

Mildred Hargis
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I know there's a ringing in my wifes head from banging it everytime she gets in. [:p]

Craig '75 2.0 FHC

Spectatohead · Postby **Spectatohead** » 27 Jul 2012 15:47

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

I know there's a ringing in my wifes head from banging it everytime she gets in. [:p]

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A DHC would fix that problem Craig. [;)]

I actually had a guy in a Jag S type yell at me in traffic a couple weeks ago, "Is that a TR8?" I was amazed. He was behind me until I got stopped by a red light, so he could hear it. Usually they don't have a clue what it is or think that it is a TR7.

Jim Clark
'80 TR8
'97 Maxima 5spd

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 27 Jul 2012 17:23

I was parked at Wal-mart Saturday before last. A guy walked up and complimented on the car and saying you don't see these anymore. He wanted to know if I was going to car show on Sunday. I said I'd be there (seeing as it was my club's annual show and I was to be there at 8:00am to help set up. I was kind of surprised he knew about it as posters where delayed and I didn't know if any made it up locally.

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Hasbeen · Postby **Hasbeen** » 27 Jul 2012 23:02

I had a bloke standing around in a small shopping centre car park one day, come up to me, the moment I started the 8.

He had heard me drive in, with that lovely rumble, but had not seen the car, & had waited to see what made that sound.

He said he "could not believe that sound came out of that little thing", & wanted to know what had made it.

I don't help people figure out what it is. I never did get round to putting any badges or stickers on the car, after it was painted 5 or 6 years back.

Hasbeen

wedgewa · Postby **wedgewa** » 28 Jul 2012 00:34

I've been followed into a parking lot and then asked, "When did they start making Triumphs again?"

Shape of things to come...back.

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 28 Jul 2012 02:30

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

I've been followed into a parking lot and then asked, "When did they start making Triumphs again?"
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That is classic! [:D]

The map: http://tinyurl.com/wedgemap . The blog: http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8548

trekcarbonboy · Postby **trekcarbonboy** » 28 Jul 2012 11:36

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

I've been followed into a parking lot and then asked, "When did they start making Triumphs again?"

Shape of things to come...back.
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WIN![:D][:D][:D]

Craig '75 2.0 FHC

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 28 Jul 2012 19:18

when i got the fhc i drove to the local supermarket in it and an old fella came up to me and said he bought himself one as a treat, 40th or50th, cant recall which now, and had loved it...... and my neighbour says he loves it and the sound from the engine, then i saw him in his porche 944!!!! so even porche drivers have taste......[:D]

and kelvin, if you mean the sierra then no not yet, but if you mean the dhc then.... well no not yet as cant decide what to do with it as money i need to make will prob be achieved by breaking it which i am reluctant to do, but fancy building a lo cost............ torn torn torn.......[B)]

Dave...

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

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 28 Jul 2012 19:19

need to update my sig pics too.....[:D]

Dave...

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

nick · Postby **nick** » 29 Jul 2012 20:15

Here is proof positive that at least one person at this car show was interested in my TR7.

[img][IMG]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt234/nickmi/Exterior/20120728_105316.jpg[/img][/img]

nick
'79 TR7

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