Triumph Wedge TR7 / TR8 - Best Budget Sports Car? 

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We might be bias, but I think we would say YES, this is the best sports car value in the British car world!

I wish Mike had a half hour series on tv kinda like My Classic Car

Hey Mike... this brought back a few memories... I never owned a TR8, but I had 2 TR7's - a bright yellow/black hardtop in the late 70's and a turd brown/tan convertible in the early 80's. One of the most fun cars to drive when they were running good... but keeping them running good was more than a hobby! I'm enjoying your channel - look forward to more!

I bought a (rust free) 1980 Orange Tr7 17 years ago, and it still puts a smile on my face to this day! Mind you I did upgrade the powertrain to a Buick V6 3.8 with a 5 speed ( Tremec ) about 200hp of smiles! Can’t wait to pull it out in the spring! Pretty wet here now on Vancouver Island. Great show by the way, I do enjoy your comments on all your videos, look forward to more! Take care, I’m a fan! Ron

I have a 1980 TR8 very rare original coupe and love the drive. Installed an electric power steering kit and it really made a difference in the performance.

I had a burgundy TR7 for 18 months. So CUTE a car. FUN to drive. Was in the shop almost every month for something. Mostly electrical (LUCAS)... ugh! Several starter relays. Dissimilar metal contacts! Stupid engineering. Only one mechanical problem. shifter stick popped out of socket. Mechanic got drunk and wrapped the car around a tree. He had to buy the car from me. I was as happy that day as I had been the day I bought the car!!! I always wondered two things when I got into the car: 1. Will it crank? and 2. Will it get me back home? I never had that experience with any other car.

My father had a coupé TR8 that I was able to drive on many occasions, his was an early car and had no badging only the glove box 'TR8' and dual exhaust gave it away. Sneaky car in the early 1980s as it was very quick compared to anything modern back then. Very much like a British Corvette as many people called it. Top speed was just North of 130 mph which very few new cars could do in 1981. I have fond memories of driving it through the Catskills with my dad. I miss him and the TR8, but still have the memories

Great video, Mike! These wedge cars offer a lot of top down fun and can be hot rodded as you alluded to. My ‘82 TR8 makes 225HP at the crank with simple mods. Big cabin space for a tall guy( I’m 6’-2”) and very simple to work on. A great hobby car. They made only 69, 1982 models ( CA in the VIN ) that all went to Canada. They are the last to leave the Solihull factory and are great cars. Mine is the 408405 car, which was the last out the door on October 20, 1981. Get one while you can!

Nice video Mike, did not know you were a fan! These really are fun cars that can be upgraded as an owner desires. A lot of bang for the buck, I enjoy mine!

Back in the 80's my brother in law had a auto shop for British cars. We called these TRBuick as we knew that engine as a Buick Nail Head!!! Thanks

Owned 3. Loved them

V8 TR7 looks a lot of fun. If only it had been a V8 convertible from day one.

Wow, great videos so far mike and scott! I was looking at TR8s until i stumbled upon my Conquest. I love the shape, the colors, and the stout V8. Never thought i could fit in them though 😂

Y'all have greatly increased the audio and production quality. Keep up the good work!

Great show! Love my upgraded orange Tr7 Buick 3.8 5sp, gets sooo many thumbs up!

Im from the UK and ive had two TR7s but they never manufactured TR8,s for the uk market ,most over here are TR7 to TR8 conversions .

Reminds me of the tr7 commercials with bob tullius group 44 race car. Thanks for posting this video Mike.

It was designed from the ground up for the v8. However, internal wars at British leyland meant it had to have the 2l engine as thats all was available in numbers. The Subframe was changed and they stuck the asthmatic 2l lump in. When the v8 was available, they left it too late to use it to save the car.

I prefer the 4cylinder more than the v8. The sound of this v8 that it makes does not fit the car at all. I liked my 4 cylinder , it drove just fine and plenty of power without the drama. The dash and body styling is a timeless design, love it. Spider was a good looking package. I think in white, it looks the best.

My very late production 8 is comfortable and handles well for a car of that era

Corvette would be an alternative, more power and bullet proof. With that said I'd go for the tr8 just to get the bad memories of my 1975 tr7 out of my mind 40 plus years later

I won't presume to answer that question, but I did buy a used '7' in late 1979. It was yet more fodder for all the Lucas jokes, but over 40 years later I do regret selling it! BTW, it was a red coupe.

Yes, yes, horrible little car; ugly wedge shape; stay away from them. No one wants what is basically a 289 Cobra/Sunbeam Tiger with roll-up windows, A/C, a generous trunk, and comfortably fits a 6'-0" driver. If you got one of these you might actually enjoy driving, no one wants that. Better to buy a used Miata, right? But seriously, the car has a few flaws (most can be fixed) and even though it won't be as reliable as a Miata and you won't be able to find any Triumph dealerships like you can a Mazda dealership for parts and repairs, you won't see a million of them on the road

Before we get too judgy, how many 1975 to 1980 Korean or Japanese cars do we see? How many American cars? 1984 1994 2004 cars get crushed

I want a hardtop.

fresh video

What exhaust is that car using??

Being a former owner of one, I'd have given you a thumbs up on this, if it weren't for the fact that you appear to be terrified to be off camera for more than a few seconds. I came here to see a car, not you. 👎👎

British Leyland gave it a bad reputation

Sounds like a old chevy truck

"It is British after all" - well NO, it is American after all 🙂

"Best Budget Sports Car" ROFL and watch it become a empty money hole

135HP out of a 3500cc V8 ? How did they manage to get so little HP from that lump?