1980 Triumph TR8

VIN: X923

$18,206

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Gaydon, UK

  • Event date

    Jun 29, 2003

  • Lot

    30

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    X923

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  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    47600 m

  • Interior Color

    Black, Black top

  • Exterior Color

    Champagne Gold

  • Generation

    1980-1981 Triumph TR8

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. One of very few original RHD TR8s built, tested at MIRA on 8 25 81, lapping at 127.53 and top speed of 130.43 (comes with the time cards), the top speed ever recorded by a Triumph there. 47,600 miles and original, acquired by BMIHT directly from Triumph. BMIHT collection thinning. No Reserve.

Market commentary

An interesting story and a very rare car of particular significance in the UK. For the auctions time and place this is a reasonable price.

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