1980 Triumph TR8

NSW • Private
7
Odometer65,000km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
Transmission

Comments from the seller

IMAGINE DRIVING AWAY 65000 km on the clock only. Watch the heads turn as you cruise the streets. Tan while driving in this convertible. 1980 genuine TR8. Imported from USA 20 years ago right hand drive conversion done in Adelaide. Speedo reading is miles not klm. Car is fitted with Rota wheels, lowered sports springs on all corners, Spax adjustable shocks front and rear. Urethane bushing fitted to 90% of bushes. Cobra UK leather seats, both heated. Front and rear spoilers. 3.5litre Rover V8 EFI. 5 speed. New Alternator, thermatic fans and electronic controller, plus manual overide. Sports dual muffler system, sounds great to drive. Has historic rego, so will be sold unregistered.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Convertible 2dr [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Engine
cylinders, Petrol Aspirated,
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
April 2026
Build date
May 1980
Compliance date
July 1980
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19416660
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Induction
Aspirated
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Fuel Type
Petrol
Launch Year
1980
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1978-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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Ian is the seller
Location
Bolong, NSW 2540
Member since
2011
Verified information
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