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Description
TR7/V8; Rover V8; fantastic Photo history; feature on the Top
Gear stand at the NEC Classic Car Show
This TR7 was originally purchased from Mann Egerton Hereford to a Mr
P. V. Seal in April 1980 who I believe was a surgeon at Herford hospital at the
time, how in the first two years covered over 26000
miles.
In 1991 the car made its way to Gateshead and the Rover V8 was
added.
In 1992 there is a gap in the MOT history when the car was restored
for the first time also completed by Gateshead.
In 1994 the now TR7/V8 made its way to Bristol to an owner called
Martin and was shown on the BBC Top Gear stand at the NEC, from here its history
is a bit sketchy until the vendor bought the car in 2012 from a Mr Sherrington
near Ross on Wye, he had had the car from at least
2006.
The vendor set about restoring the TR7/V8 almost immediately, a
complete strip down took place of the car to find the front crossmember was full
of rust.
The brakes were completely. replaced with new vented discs, pads,
master cylinder and servo.
The body itself didn't look too bad until it was all revealed and
quite a lot of welding was required and subsequently sorted
out.
A new 3 core radiator was fitted and the cylinder heads treated to
allow unleaded running.
The engine was in good shape and just needed a new timing chain and
cam followers. The carbs were serviced and all set up and
balanced.
All required body work and the respray was carried out by John
Watkins and the upholstery was custom made locally, and new carpets were
sourced, all this was done a few years ago now, but the car is still in good
condition.
A fantastic history file with 50 plus photos showing the work carried
out in the past, plus loads of history and receipts.
The car was driven here over 30 miles and has been driving and
starting as it should while being on site.
Please contact
james.booth@brightwells.com