Welcome to the Worldwide TR7 TR8 Owners Club we look after the TR7 (2.0 and 2.0 16 Valve) and the TR8 (V8 3.5) that TRIUMPH produced from 1975 through to 1981
We have an extensive wealth of information covering almost every aspect of the Triumph TR7 and TR8, from early factory and rally TR7V8 documentation to practical guides on how to repair and maintain virtually anything on these cars. We’re also incredibly proud to offer what we believe is the most comprehensive collection of TR7 and TR8 video footage available anywhere.
The Club Was Established in 1999
The club was founded in 1999 in response to the steadily declining numbers of surviving Triumph TR7s and TR8s, with the aim of keeping owners and enthusiasts connected through the internet.
As the number of surviving cars has fallen, the geographical distance between owners has inevitably increased, making traditional face-to-face gatherings and casual evening get-togethers increasingly impractical. This is particularly true in the USA and Canada, where around 95% of these cars were originally sold. Even here in the UK, the number of surviving TR7s and TR8s continues to decline.
We also recognise that not everyone wants to be part of a traditional car club or commit to regular meetings, events and social interaction. Many owners simply want access to reliable information, technical knowledge, historical documentation and resources to help them maintain and enjoy their cars. Our approach allows members to be as involved as they wish, whether that means actively participating or simply using the wealth of information available with little or no interaction.
The challenges facing traditional car clubs are also becoming increasingly apparent. Even established organisations such as the TR Register UK have seen membership numbers fall significantly. The TR Register is reported to now only have around 4,000 members, with net membership losses of more than 600 per year. As that trend continues, it raises serious questions about the long-term sustainability of any traditional club model in its current form.
Our internet-based approach was designed to recognise and adapt to these changing circumstances, providing a practical alternative that reflects how enthusiasts communicate and share information today. It allows us to preserve knowledge, share resources and keep the TR7 and TR8 community connected, regardless of where members live or how involved they wish to be.
Ultimately, our aim remains the same as it was in 1999: to help preserve the history, knowledge and surviving examples of these increasingly rare Triumph sports cars for future generations.
Information & Historical Accuracy
It is never going to be possible to verify absolutely everything about these cars. Far too much information has been lost over time, and the picture is further complicated by owners reinventing a car’s history to suit their own version of events. In some cases, vehicle identities have even been changed or confused, particularly where cars have been imported back into the UK.
One golden rule when checking a car’s identity is always to verify the engine number stamped on the engine block. This is generally one of the hardest details to disguise or convincingly falsify. Chassis plates, on the other hand, are remarkably easy to replace, so should never be relied upon as sole evidence of a car’s identity.
I am particularly careful about adding information relating to individual cars. Unless I, or someone whose judgement and knowledge I trust, has physically inspected the car and its chassis plate, any information must be treated with caution. Until properly verified, it is regarded as interesting information rather than established fact. The exception is where a car’s history has been well documented and widely known for many years, although even then there may still be examples whose histories remain undiscovered, perhaps sitting in private collections or hidden away from public view.
By continually checking and cross-referencing the cars themselves, previous owners, original dealer documentation and surviving factory records held at places such as the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, along with other historical archives, it should be possible to build a considerably more accurate picture of the TR7 and TR8 than currently exists.
This is one of the reasons why this website will always be a work in progress. New information will inevitably come to light, and details previously believed to be correct may occasionally be disproved. The great advantage of a website is that information can be updated, corrected and refined as our knowledge improves.
A printed book, unfortunately, cannot offer that flexibility. Once an error finds its way into print, it can effectively be set in stone and repeated for generations. Here, we have the opportunity to continually improve the historical record as new evidence emerges.
The aim is not simply to collect information, but to make it as accurate, reliable and well-supported by evidence as possible.
Information to Share with Fellow Enthusiasts?
Did you work for BL, Triumph, Lucas or one of the many companies involved in the development and production of these cars? Or perhaps you’re simply an enthusiast who happens to have photographs, documents, personal recollections or other interesting information that you’re happy to share?
If so, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with me at **Richard@tr7tr8.com**. I’d be delighted to talk to you and learn anything you might be able to contribute.
Far too many people are happy to take information from the internet without ever putting anything back. Yet the accuracy and depth of a resource like this depends on people being willing to share what they know and help preserve information that might otherwise be lost forever.
Anyone who contributes useful information, photographs, documentation or personal knowledge that helps us build a more accurate and truthful history of the TR7 and TR8 will be warmly welcomed. As a small thank you for your contribution, I’m very happy to provide complimentary access to the full website.
Confidentiality is absolutely guaranteed. Any information you share will be treated with discretion, and nothing will be published or attributed to you without your permission.
Every contribution, however small, can help us preserve another piece of the TR7 and TR8 story for future generations.
A Website Designed for Every Device – Large or Small
Our TR7 and TR8 website has been designed to work seamlessly across virtually any internet-connected device, whether that’s a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer or even your television. Wherever you are, and whatever device you happen to be using, the information you need is always close at hand.
Sadly, much of the classic car world is still served by poorly designed websites that have barely changed in years. In today’s information-driven world, enthusiasts deserve something better: modern, easy-to-navigate websites that adapt to the device you’re using and put information at your fingertips, whether you’re clicking a mouse or tapping a screen.
Searching for information is just as important as having it available in the first place. Our extensive databases are fully searchable, including our parts microfiche databases. You don’t need to know the original part number either. Simply search using a familiar description or common name, such as dashboard, and you can find the relevant parts information, including the original speedometer part number.
We also have an exceptionally extensive library of Triumph TR7 and TR8 workshop manuals, handbooks, instruction books and other original documentation – quite possibly the largest collection available anywhere. Much of the information on the website can be downloaded in convenient PDF format, making it easy to save, print or refer to whenever you need it.
And there’s more! We also produce a PDF magazine for members a couple of times each year, bringing together additional information, articles and interesting material from the world of the TR7 and TR8.
This isn’t just another classic car website. It’s a comprehensive, searchable and constantly evolving information resource, designed around the way people actually use the internet today.
We believe it’s one of the finest TR7 and TR8 websites you’ll find anywhere!
Take a Look Inside – Sample Pages
Get a taste of what’s available on the website with these sample pages:
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- TR7 Chassis Numbers Explained – Understanding TR7 chassis numbers and what they tell us.
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- Video Sample: 1975 USA TR7 Launch – Original footage from the American launch of the TR7.
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- TR8 EFI System – Detailed information on the TR8 fuel injection system.
Membership
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