1980 Triumph TR8 review from North America

This is a great car, best built by Triumph. V8 power, 5 speed, power steering.

Known problems, leaking PS rack, signal light switches are always busted, clock known to not work, as of yet special TR8 interior is very tough to replace. Lucas alternator is terrrible as with the starter. 5 speed synchros can wear out as well.

Now the good stuff, most rag tops are not driven in the winter here, so rust is usually minmal. Some parts are the same as TR7s so this means cheap parts. Unibody construction is good. TR8s have excellent resale as compared to TR7s. Extremely rare car and fairly quick. Most are not trashed because people knew that they would be collectors items. Stay away from a trashed one if you are planning to rebuild it. Costs to rebuild it like new are very expensive. Save your money and buy a good one to start with. You'll enjoy this much better.

Buy a rag top better resale for either car. You'll enjoy the TR8, it was a good car, and I feel the best car they ever built. It can almost beat any English car on the road. Interest in these cars is finally starting to rise. TR8s are finally getting respect.

Parts can be found here:

http://www.expage.com/page/wedgeparts

or contact me Rob:

tr8guy@sprint.com if you have a question about a TR8 or TR7.