1980 TRIUMPH TR8
now with a new loving owner in new hamshire
California Model with Bosch/Lucas Fuel Injection
3.5 liter V8
5-speed manual transmission
143,000 miles
Service records (some from 1st owner, all from 2nd and 3rd owner); lots of mechanical work performed already.
HISTORY
Bought new and has remained in Central and Southern California all its life
I am the 3rd owner
Garaged its entire life
Original blue/yellow California license plate
California registration paid through June 2005
EXTERIOR
Beautiful paint � PPG Aston Martin Pentland Green
Thick clear coat finish
Decals sealed in clear coat (like Harley fuel tanks)
Underside of hood, door jams and underside of trunk repainted
Body sanded, prepped and sealed prior to repaint
Waves in body panels removed! Better than from the factory!
All trim pieces removed prior to repaint (no overspray)
Wheels sanded and resprayed silver with clear coat
Absolutely no rust
New windshield replaced when painted
Pentland Green paint on lower rocker panels as well (factory painted it black)
Rubber bumpers clean and crack free � not painted over.
INTERIOR
Tri-color interior
Dark tobacco dash, carpet and door panels
Caramel seats, center arm rest and door panel inserts
Seats and door panels covered in soft durable vinyl
Contrasting Green piping on seats and door panels
Dash professionally painted in matching dark tobacco color
Rear parcel tray (area where top folds) also resurfaced in dark tobacco
All gauges operate (on an English car, no less!)
Modern radio with CD that fits perfectly
Dark tobacco resurfaced sun visors
Black carpet floor mats with �Triumph� Laurel Wreath.
MECHANICAL
Engine fires up immediately and runs strong
ECU resodered and now trouble-free
Modern Land Rover radiator fans ensure proper cooling, even in LA
New cone air filter (have OE stock box)
New spark plugs and wires
New cap and rotor
New fan belts
New water pump
New AC Delco battery
OTHER
Koni adjustable shocks at all corners
New front brake pads
Newer mid-resonator exhausts
New Yokohama AVS Intermediates in 205/60R13
Modern Halogen sealed headlights
Wired for fog lights
Black mohair fabric top (not factory Vinyl)
Full tonneau cover
New carpeted trunk mat with Triumph Laurel Wreath
Power rear antenna
Original owners manual
Receipts from new
Two sets of ignition/door and trunk keys
�TR8� leather key chain
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Hazard lights do not work
Air conditioning hardware complete but not wired (never was while I�ve owned it)
Cigarette lighter does not work
Drivers side window regulator broken
Paint cracks at base of hood (see picture)
Plastic side window panels in top yellowing; rear window OK
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