Buying a TR without a V5?

[Ianftr8]

That's the VIN plate - hopefully your worries are over - still worth doing some sort of HPI check to make sure its Kosher though.

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC KDU 315V Poseidon Greens USA car that never crossed the pond.
Triumph Courier
Triumph owner for 32 years

[Benzo]

I will do that tomorrow, I'm just glad now that it doesn't look like the identity is being hidden and ill be able to apply for a V5.



Building - TR7 V8 - M62B44.

[Benzo]

So the plan would be to restore the shell and fit a sprint engine.

Are there any good guides online for sprint conversions?



Building - TR7 V8 - M62B44.

[Roy Hankins]

That is indeed the vin number. This as John has rightly pointed out is indeed a very late Speke car with a five speed box probably built in the last few weeks before the factory was closed, so for me it's a very interesting car and should be saved.


TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Inca Yellow Drophead KHP 646V

[Benzo]

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That is indeed the vin number. This as John has rightly pointed out is indeed a very late Speke car with a five speed box probably built in the last few weeks before the factory was closed, so for me it's a very interesting car and should be saved.


TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Inca Yellow Drophead KHP 646V
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It is currently fitted with a 4 speed box.

Would this speke built car have the Earlier '4 speed' lighter axle? what was the heavier (2HA i think) axle fitted?

Keen to find out as much as possible about the car..



Building - TR7 V8 - M62B44.

[Roy Hankins]

The F on the vin plate denotes five speed box. It should therefore have the heavier axle too.

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N (development car)
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S (pre-production sprint)
TR7 Inca Yellow Drophead KHP 646V
TR7 auto coupe CGF 55S

[Benzo]

Ok Thanks, looking forward to seeing it and collecting it.



Building - TR7 V8 - M62B44.