SOP 777S - TR7V8 Rally - SOP777S

[dursleyman]

Just came across some pictures of a TR7 V8 that I used to help out with sometimes back in the mid 1990's. I understand it was originally a Cyril Bolton car and was owned by a friend called Jon Vicker. Jon had a lot of work done to it including things like new rear coil-overs some "proper" brakes and moving the engine back in the chassis.
It was quite a beast to drive and needed a confident, flamboyant style to get the best out of it, which luckily John had. It was rarely ever seen pointing straight ahead!!
Anyone know if its still around?





Russ

1980 TR7 DHC
Dursley
UK

[john 215]

Hi,

Great pictures [8D] Love the first one, really squatting down under power

DVLA have the following info on SOP 777S

Date of Liability 01 01 1991
Date of First Registration 22 09 1977
Year of Manufacture 1977
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3492cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker Y
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

Not been taxed since 1991 and looking at the Export marker probaly gone abroad [:(]


Cheers John


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[prlee]

Is this Jon Vicker of Millwood motors?

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

[Beans]

Nice period pictures, really like this one [8D]



Thx for sharing [;)]

[dursleyman]

Pete, yes it is the very same Jon Vicker now selling Caterhams at Millwood. He was a very good driver but never had enough time to devote to his rallying.. You might see the City Speed Centre stickers on the car which used to be Jon's business from the late 1960's until he sold it in the 1980's.

[prlee]

Thought so, bought a couple of cars of him and Paul Griffths in the 90's including his Montego Estate his wife was driving at the time.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

[rugbyref1]

This is an ex-Cyril Bolton car, it is now in Holland.