Where is my Wedge?

NDT203R · Postby **NDT203R** » 01 Dec 2012 15:19

Hi all
I miss my TR7. The clue is in my user name. NDT 203R was mine in the late 80's. Red with black interior and a 4 speed box. Bought with 52k on the clock and sold with 88k. Does it still live? Would love to know if it does. Can give you some interesting stories about the car and certain events associated with it!!!
Vic

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 01 Dec 2012 15:45

Off the road since 1990

Date of Liability 01 05 1990

Date of First Registration 12 08 1976

Year of Manufacture 1976

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998cc

CO2 Emissions Not Available

Fuel Type PETROL

Export Marker Y

Vehicle Status Unlicensed

Vehicle Colour RED

Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

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MCNX BFF · Postby **MCNX BFF** » 01 Dec 2012 16:58

Awww, that's too bad, Vic. Sorry to see it's been off the road so long. Perhaps we can convince you to get another Wedge.[^] Not as a replacement for NDT 203R, of course, but maybe a good substitute. [;)] These little cars are such fun!
--Monica 

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Maxwell · Postby **Maxwell** » 01 Dec 2012 16:58

Nice early car if it were still around!

Maxwell [:(]

3.5 TR7 V8 Drop Head \ Oliver
0.7 Smart Roadster \ Oscar

sydney.wedgehead · Postby **sydney.wedgehead** » 01 Dec 2012 17:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I miss my TR7... Does it still live?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Given it's nearly 23 yrs since it was last registered I suspect it (sadly) no longer lives. But perhaps you've been using it (in part) each time you have stirred your tea over the intervening years.

You should buy another - a good one that comes with another two decades of interesting stories and probably a range of upgrades.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Can give you some interesting stories about the car and certain events associated with it!!!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Please share the stories with us, and pictures too if you have some!

Chris Turner · Postby **Chris Turner** » 01 Dec 2012 17:13

Another TR7 first registewred in Sheffield. Probably sold by Hatfields,the same people who supplied our Pageant blue FHC HDT 837W.

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Spectatohead · Postby **Spectatohead** » 01 Dec 2012 17:13

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by sydney.wedgehead

Given it's nearly 23 yrs since it was last registered I suspect it (sadly) no longer lives.
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Is it just me or does anyone else have trouble grasping that 1990 was nearly 23 years ago? It doesn't seem like that long ago. My son was born in 1991 and he is now buying his own beer, legally. No, it just doesn't seem like that long ago.

Jim Clark
'80 TR8
'97 Maxima 5spd

sydney.wedgehead · Postby **sydney.wedgehead** » 01 Dec 2012 17:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Spectatohead
My son was born in 1991 and he is now buying his own beer, legally.
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I hope you celebrate this frequently and commit such wonderful memories to the most cherished place for your reflection.

The flip side is in my countenance: I lost my only off-spring around the same time.

You are right: "it just doesn't seem like that long ago".

[typo corrected]

Spectatohead · Postby **Spectatohead** » 01 Dec 2012 19:02

I'm sure that I'm not alone in that your reality is my nightmare. I do really enjoy and celebrate every day I have with him. He recently completed his first major automotive repair successfully. He had no shop classes in high school. He read up on the process and queried his old man for pointers. I'll admit that I did go out and help him just a little a couple times when he was getting frustrated. Mostly though he did it all by himself. My garage was a mess and tools were everywhere. When he finished he cleaned everything up and my tools are now better organized than when he started. I am very very proud of his work. He had a blown head gasket on his 1990 Saab 900 Turbo. The thing runs like a top now. He is already planning on more maintenance. The only thing better would be if I could get him into Triumphs. The Saab isn't too bad though. Sorry to highjack this thread.

Jim Clark
'80 TR8
'97 Maxima 5spd

busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 02 Dec 2012 06:27

Jim,

There's no way an under 22 male in the UK could insure a Saab Turbo without tapping his parents for the cash.

Insurance is crippling over here for young blokes, although IIRC its changing soon as insurance companies won't be able to bias premiums any more towards girls who have fewer accidents.

When my son uses the tools I have a major hunt finding them again.

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 14" 5 Spokes or Maestro Turbo 15" Alloys, Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991 courtesy of S&S V8 conversion and big brake kits.

NDT203R · Postby **NDT203R** » 02 Dec 2012 18:26

Thanks everyone for all the varied responses. It looks like the car expired many years ago. I have not given up on buying another one and may just go for a convertible this time??????? I am not a slave to originality. Most cars I restore have "sympathetic improvements" so I am open minded to what is out there. Not sure but I think I still have my original Haynes manual![:D]

Spectatohead · Postby **Spectatohead** » 02 Dec 2012 18:33

Adam, the Saab and the insurance are in my name. He is listed as the primary driver of it. The rates are high, $183 a month for the minimum the law requires. We had a good student discount when he was still in high school. He totaled the '89 300ZX we gave him a week after he got his license when he was 16. He has had the Saab ever since. He also has one speeding ticket from about 2 years ago. Those two incidents are why insurance is so high. Our '07 Subaru Outback 2.5 has more horsepower without a turbo. I'm not sure why a 22 year old Turbo Saab would be so high.

Jim Clark
'80 TR8
'97 Maxima 5spd

tr7jim · Postby **tr7jim** » 02 Dec 2012 19:25

Vic,

Looked on the TR Drivers database and sorry no NDT 203R to be found.

If you need any help in finding a TR7, just ask

Jim Johnson
Membership sec TR Drivers club

saabfast · Postby **saabfast** » 03 Dec 2012 18:57

[quote]Originally posted by busheytrader

Jim,

There's no way an under 22 male in the UK could insure a Saab Turbo without tapping his parents for the cash.

Insurance is crippling over here for young blokes, although IIRC its changing soon as insurance companies won't be able to bias premiums any more towards girls who have fewer accidents.

When my son uses the tools I have a major hunt finding them again.
[quote]

My 22 year old son runs my '94 Saab 9000 LPT (I don't let him have the Stage 1 ECU). He and his partner run a '90 Mini and the Saab as a family car, reckon the Saab is about Â£750pa insurance for them both IIRC, and he managed to write off his first Mini when he was 17! I gave them the Saab as they needed a family barge and I wanted to keep my grandaughter safe (my son is accident prone!).
He does all his own maintenance and is also rebuilding a '75 Viva with a Stage 3 engine so I also always know where my tools are if I can't find them!

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

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