Registry: 1981 Triumph TR8
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Rich Truett's 1981 Triumph TR8
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This TR8 is one of one -- the only TR8 built in Oporto Red Metallic. It's also one of 13 automatic TR8s built in 1981. The car came to me a complete mess.
The original engine was machined wrong during a failed rebuild by the previous owner. It was not worth rebuilding, so I am upgrading to a 3.9-liter to be built this winter by Mark LaGrue at D&D Fabrications North of Detroit.
The car was taken apart -- interior, suspension, drivetrain and restored. Two small areas of rust (spare wheel well and passenger side firewall) were professional repaired. Many NOS parts were used.
Now for the bad news: After 466 miles the rebuilt Borg Warner T65 automatic transmission failed. It's likely the torque converter or oil pump. No hydraulic pressure. I don't feel like I want to take the car apart again. So, open to offers. Every mechanical part of the car is new or rebuilt. With the 3.9. the car is quick.
The TR is now back in England the collection of Dr. Christopher Kenneth Smith and it has the proper 3.5-liter engine and Borg Warner 3-speed automatic installed.
The original engine was machined wrong during a failed rebuild by the previous owner. It was not worth rebuilding, so I am upgrading to a 3.9-liter to be built this winter by Mark LaGrue at D&D Fabrications North of Detroit.
The car was taken apart -- interior, suspension, drivetrain and restored. Two small areas of rust (spare wheel well and passenger side firewall) were professional repaired. Many NOS parts were used.
Now for the bad news: After 466 miles the rebuilt Borg Warner T65 automatic transmission failed. It's likely the torque converter or oil pump. No hydraulic pressure. I don't feel like I want to take the car apart again. So, open to offers. Every mechanical part of the car is new or rebuilt. With the 3.9. the car is quick.
The TR is now back in England the collection of Dr. Christopher Kenneth Smith and it has the proper 3.5-liter engine and Borg Warner 3-speed automatic installed.
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Rich Truett [Rover827] |
| Location: |
Berkley, MI, USA  |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | SATPZ4549BA408171 |
| Model Year: | 1981 |
| Build Date: | 1981-09-18 |
| Original Colour: | Oporto Red Metallic |
| Current Colour: | Oporto Red Metallic |
| Odometer: | 89,000 miles |
| Body Code: | Convertible |
| Engine Type: | 3.9-liter Rover V-8 |
| Transmission: | BorgWarner 3-speed automatic |
| Last Updated: | 2023-01-13 11:13:53 |
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SATPZ4549BA408171
WMI: SAT Factory: United Kingdom Make: Triumph Features: PZ4549 Check Digit: 9 = OK Model Year: 1981 Plant Code: A Number: 408171 These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2023-01-13 11:13:53
- Changes from 2019-11-16 10:55:41 to previous 2019-01-02 17:51:40
- Vin 408171 → SATPZ4549BA408171
- Changes from 2019-01-02 17:51:40 to previous 2019-01-01 18:21:14
- Trans Type ZF 4HP22 (4-speed automatic) → BorgWarner 3-speed automatic
- Changes from 2019-01-01 18:21:14 to previous 2017-10-28 21:25:58
- Vin 404171 → 408171
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Jun 6, 2017 | Rich Truett |
Added to Registry (ID 40398) |
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