[{"id": 3587058, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these and it was the best and the worst car I have ever owned", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1566940266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3587062, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love the tartan seats", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1566940305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3587136, "authorName": "hawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a Coupe. When I put it up for sale my mechanic told me not to tell the new owner where I was getting it serviced.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1566940853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3587337, "authorName": "Fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a TR3 and liked it, but thought I'd want something more comfortable, so I got a TR4 thinking roll up windows would do it. Then I got a TR6 figuring the IRS would do it. Then along came the TR7, why not? But, I lost my job so I never got it. Probably for the best, but now they look like real bargains.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566943672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3587350, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hawk that is freaking funny", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566943911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3587495, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very few 40-year old sports cars look this contemporary.\nThis TR is in reasonable cosmetic shape. The driver\u2019s seat foam appears deformed, as if a heavy box had been placed on it for an extended period.\nThe transmission mount is likely installed upside down; as indicated by the gear shift lever sticking up too high.\nOverall: looks to be of reasonable driver quality.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566948000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3587626, "authorName": "wren57 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wren57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's very enjoyable to drive. I would buy it but I have four cars already. Someone is going to be very happy with this TR7!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566952052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3588027, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love/hate these and sill want one. Almost bought one from a guy back in 1984 (dark blue over tan, a beauty), but lost my nerve. They've aged well, at least the ones still running. The Webers are a nice upgrade that make this essentially un-smoggable in Kalifornia.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566966126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3588992, "authorName": "RodgerRabbit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodgerrabbit/", "bidAmount": 250, "content": "$250 bid placed by RodgerRabbit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567010311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3589592, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring A RoverV8", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567017259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3590934, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I bring home another TR, my wife is going to shoot me.\r\nFortunately, there are at least 4 Urgent Care facilities within two miles of home...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1567025319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3590940, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 499, "content": "$499 bid placed by Rich_Truett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567025332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3591551, "authorName": "Paddan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paddan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are fantastic bargains and most of not all of the issues they may have once had are resolved by now - certainly many early teething issues were resolved by 1980 in a much better factory with fewer labor problems. They drive like a contemporary car and handle crisply - much better than their predecessor. In my view the design has aged well. Parts are readily available and they have strong owner support yet you won\u2019t see yourself coming and going. I think they are coming into their own now. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567034903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3591789, "authorName": "MaineTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainetr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just what I need - another Triumph :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567041745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3592727, "authorName": "THEmgbmbzguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themgbmbzguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm, maybe buy this to swap all the interior & trim the parts I need to do my buddies solid TR8 in my shop right now? Then we can sell this car albeit with a tatty interior and broken RH tail light? Shame on me! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567089894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3594507, "authorName": "KiwiMDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwimdg/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by KiwiMDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567110067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3596154, "authorName": "NLScooby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlscooby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an 80 TR-7 in british racing green. It was the only car I ever had that was turned away by mechanics....they literally didn't want to have anything to do with it. Mine was a beautiful car in outstanding condition. At the time I actually worked walking distance from Moss Motors in Goleta, CA., which was a good thing because I was often walking there! :)\r\nJokes aside it was a fun car at the time. It was more fun when I got my 82 Accord as my daily and this became a car for fun times. Good luck to the bidders and to the seller - this was a nice trip down memory lane...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1567166659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596684, "authorName": "wren57 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wren57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The good part about this car is it's super well sorted. All the issues have been addressed over the last few years. My mom was meticulous about having it running perfectly. She's not the type to risk being stranded, and the preventative maintenance shows it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567177003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3599889, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Questions - what is the body like, especially in the corners - this spent much of it early life in PA - any rust? Second, it was involved in an accident where they had to straighten and align frame - how does it drive? Any vibrations? I'm also assuming the AC does not work - looks like it has a headlight out - what needs to be fixed on this car (besides the radio)? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567247444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3600444, "authorName": "fisherman356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisherman356/", "bidAmount": 1356, "content": "$1,356 bid placed by fisherman356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567269832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3600644, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 7s just never get any love. Yes the four is underpowered but one of the most comfortable TR cruisers made. Love this car at 70 on the interstate. Takes a while to get there but smooth and comfortable. You can get these cheap!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567277148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3601077, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trguy75 The four-cylinder doesn't have to be underpowered...I just built a '79 Coupe with a Euro spec engine -- as detailed here in AutoWeek -- https://autoweek.com/project-tr7\r\nIn addition to the SU carbs, Euro intake and high compression pistons, I installed a mild cam from Woody's Cooper's Wedge Shop and a set of headers.\r\nThe car is a high-revving hoot to drive.\r\nHere's a video I shot today. The 2.0-liter has potential.\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8u9cGobIcM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567300885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3601386, "authorName": "951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rich_truett - the shifter levers all stood up too high from the factory. Easy to take the lever off, remove the welds and slide the shaft down closer to the transmission and reweld for a short shifter. I had three of these in high school and college, they are fun cars, but everything breaks (except the rear brakes, cause the cylinder freezes up). Poor suspension design in the front results in wheel shake. Still i put 100,000 miles on mine up and down florida with the top down. Great ride and gets decent MPG. Install 2 weber DCOE, header, and big exhaust for more fun....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567341630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3601448, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a blue TR8 - gotta love the Wedge! GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567345686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3601918, "authorName": "bondjames00783", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondjames00783/", "bidAmount": 1475, "content": "$1,475 bid placed by bondjames00783", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567369384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3601921, "authorName": "laubeda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laubeda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible to get a CARFAX report on this car? Someone mentioned it was in a accident.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567369532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3601995, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@laubeda No. CARFAX only goes back to 1981.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567374364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3602053, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rich_truett. Sweet. Now for real fun put a dolomite sprint engine in there it is that what you basically created", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567379122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3602058, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is a total deal at this price I\u2019ll be surprised if it goes for more than 3500. As Rich Truett said. Easy car to work on and opportunity to improve performance. Very inexpensive car to take around on weekend and have fun in it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567379839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3602257, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car to buy for your 16 year old son. Teach him how to drive a stick and endless time to bond while tinkering with engine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567396533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3602724, "authorName": "bhiggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhiggs/", "bidAmount": 1575, "content": "$1,575 bid placed by bhiggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567438604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3603131, "authorName": "wren57 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wren57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no rust, body is straight, car tracks straight up to 80mph (I personally haven't had it above that), looks great, and I have no knowledge of any accidents and the car shows no evidence of damage from any accidents. There is no AC. There are levers for AC, but my mom swears the car never had AC. This is odd to me, so maybe there is AC, but I just don't know. The chassis number is included if anyone can look that up. It's a super fun car, and it really should sell for about $5,000. Already has Weber carbs and a ton of maintenance/upgrades. I may bid on it myself if the price doesn't bump a bit more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567447490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3603155, "authorName": "Evansc1117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evansc1117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very interested. I\u2019m tall, however, at 6\u20195\u201d (more in the legs) and while I read in general these cars are fine for tall people I\u2019m interested in a specific opinion. I have for example fit fine in my previous 85 Honda CRX, 80 corvette, 98 corvette, and 89 Camaro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567447690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3604193, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wren57 I don't think you can bid on your own auction.\r\nIf you want to keep the car, you should probably get with @BAT and end the auction early.\r\nBidding on a car you have listed is likely going to anger many people here. I just wouldn't do it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567456543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3604459, "authorName": "Alecgearup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alecgearup/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by Alecgearup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567459443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3604589, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@evansc1117 you will fit comfortably in this car without an issue. Unlike a Jag E type where your head will be above the windshield Being 6'2\" i have experienced both", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567461064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3604598, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rich_truett @wren57 Concur. Don't think BaT allows you to bid on your own car. If I had room would love this one, but trying to make room for a TR8. I had a 30th anniversary in the 90s and really enjoyed the comfort and ease of working on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567461197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3605125, "authorName": "KiwiMDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwimdg/", "bidAmount": 1900, "content": "$1,900 bid placed by KiwiMDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567476110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3605133, "authorName": "Alecgearup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alecgearup/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Alecgearup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567476492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3605365, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by bclough", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567503260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3605366, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks wren57 for getting back to me. Looking at this more it was an original non-AC since it has footwell vents (missed that the first time around. The accident I was referring to is in the notebook pages above where a prior owner notes that on 27 Mar 1984 he slid on snow and ran into the wall - replaced left fender and had to have some frame straightening done. I've been looking for another TR7 since I sold the last one I shouldn't have, so I'll jump in on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567503278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3605370, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bclough. Elk played and glad to see this car go to a wedge enthusiast! Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567505068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3605696, "authorName": "Manywheels59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manywheels59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a an 80, AC equipped. Tr7s had a boat anchor recipocating compressor with 2 additional electric cooling fans behind condensor...Tr8s had a rotating GM style compressor...they all had AC controls (a pull on, push off switch)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567521334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3605707, "authorName": "Manywheels59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manywheels59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i am 6'2\" and had plenty of room, very good ergos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567521585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3605720, "authorName": "Manywheels59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manywheels59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cant tell if shifter is too high but i do recall catch stereo with knuckles when using R or 5th? if shift mount is upside down may have be deliberate as front air dam and base of shifter are lowest point on these nifty cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567521998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606032, "authorName": "larrygoodwin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygoodwin/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by larrygoodwin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567529704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3606070, "authorName": "wren57 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wren57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see the numbers getting close to what this car deserves! Someone is going to be a VERY happy camper!\r\n\r\nAnd what's the need for AC with a convertible? :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567530490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606791, "authorName": "KiwiMDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwimdg/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by KiwiMDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567538526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3606825, "authorName": "combray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/combray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a lot of fun for the money here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567538852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606883, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, this is good to see. Maybe there is hope for the forgotten TR7.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567539255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606916, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by bclough", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567539503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3606985, "authorName": "wren57 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wren57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bclough is about to get a great deal! Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567540161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606989, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/3/19 for $4,700 to bclough", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567540200, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3606990, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bclough Bruce, congrats solid TR7 with lots of work already done. Hope to see the car at a wedge event!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567540230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606993, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The goal is to replace the FrankenStag as the usual driver to Triumph club events.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567540300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3606997, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! Hope you still have the Inca Yellow TR7.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567540340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3607014, "authorName": "bclough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought that in 1990's and still have it - drove it to the TRA National Meeting last May. Made me work on TOTD but had a lot of fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567540436, "type": "comment"}]