Classics left to die/rotting pics
Discussion
hidetheelephants said:
You detoured to photograph a sheddy Rover crossover thing? Niche.
As with a lot of these things I regretted it. The car detour was fine. Having my car boxed in by two cars full of Eastern Europeans busting for a pee somewhere quiet wasn't fine at all. They questioned my presence with meaningful glances I didn't understand the meaning of. The right phrase book is never handy I find./my aunt's postilion has been struck by lightning
DickyC said:
hidetheelephants said:
You detoured to photograph a sheddy Rover crossover thing? Niche.
As with a lot of these things I regretted it. The car detour was fine. Having my car boxed in by two cars full of Eastern Europeans busting for a pee somewhere quiet wasn't fine at all. They questioned my presence with meaningful glances I didn't understand the meaning of. The right phrase book is never handy I find./my aunt's postilion has been struck by lightning
Not sure if the Nissan Figaro has got to classic status yet (even though it looks like one) but I spotted this one the other day (sorry google steetview as wasn't going to stop for something that could be easily spotted from the road):
Nissan Figaro
MOT ran out in 2009 and it's been sat in the same place then since from the timestamped google maps data. Looking distinctly green now.
Nissan Figaro
MOT ran out in 2009 and it's been sat in the same place then since from the timestamped google maps data. Looking distinctly green now.
Wonder if anyone can suggest what to do with this TR7. I understand it's not a classic but have seen TR7 mentioned on here before.
I noticed a comment from "Keep it stiff" page 474 asking how people let a perfectly looking and running car left to die/rot,so this was the TR7's story.
It was/is my Moms car who purchased it new in 1977 at the age of 44,still find it strange that my Mom bought a two seat "sports car" when she had son's age 12,15 and 17 at the time. My Father at the time was driving a bought from new auto BMW 520i (1985) and in 1991/2 my Mom had to drive the BMW. They also bought a new Daihatsu Fourtrak in 1991 (H plate) so she alternated between BM and Daihatsu.
That was pretty much the last day the TR7 moved,she much preferred driving the Auto BMW with power steering,the last mot on the TR7 reads 30/11/1992 and the mileage 27,517.
My brother was in a similar position with a TR6 that was looking pretty grim after sitting in a garage for about 15 years but with 6's actually worth something last year decided to have a full restoration.
But the 7's don't look like they will ever become a classic so what do we do with it? My understandings are that it must be beyond economical repair and to restore it would be through passion not value.
Any opinions?
I noticed a comment from "Keep it stiff" page 474 asking how people let a perfectly looking and running car left to die/rot,so this was the TR7's story.
It was/is my Moms car who purchased it new in 1977 at the age of 44,still find it strange that my Mom bought a two seat "sports car" when she had son's age 12,15 and 17 at the time. My Father at the time was driving a bought from new auto BMW 520i (1985) and in 1991/2 my Mom had to drive the BMW. They also bought a new Daihatsu Fourtrak in 1991 (H plate) so she alternated between BM and Daihatsu.
That was pretty much the last day the TR7 moved,she much preferred driving the Auto BMW with power steering,the last mot on the TR7 reads 30/11/1992 and the mileage 27,517.
My brother was in a similar position with a TR6 that was looking pretty grim after sitting in a garage for about 15 years but with 6's actually worth something last year decided to have a full restoration.
But the 7's don't look like they will ever become a classic so what do we do with it? My understandings are that it must be beyond economical repair and to restore it would be through passion not value.
Any opinions?
TVRJAS said:
Wonder if anyone can suggest what to do with this TR7. I understand it's not a classic but have seen TR7 mentioned on here before.
I noticed a comment from "Keep it stiff" page 474 asking how people let a perfectly looking and running car left to die/rot,so this was the TR7's story.
It was/is my Moms car who purchased it new in 1977 at the age of 44,still find it strange that my Mom bought a two seat "sports car" when she had son's age 12,15 and 17 at the time. My Father at the time was driving a bought from new auto BMW 520i (1985) and in 1991/2 my Mom had to drive the BMW. They also bought a new Daihatsu Fourtrak in 1991 (H plate) so she alternated between BM and Daihatsu.
That was pretty much the last day the TR7 moved,she much preferred driving the Auto BMW with power steering,the last mot on the TR7 reads 30/11/1992 and the mileage 27,517.
My brother was in a similar position with a TR6 that was looking pretty grim after sitting in a garage for about 15 years but with 6's actually worth something last year decided to have a full restoration.
But the 7's don't look like they will ever become a classic so what do we do with it? My understandings are that it must be beyond economical repair and to restore it would be through passion not value.
Any opinions?
Someone in a Triumph Club would bite your hand off if it's not something you'd want to do yourself.I noticed a comment from "Keep it stiff" page 474 asking how people let a perfectly looking and running car left to die/rot,so this was the TR7's story.
It was/is my Moms car who purchased it new in 1977 at the age of 44,still find it strange that my Mom bought a two seat "sports car" when she had son's age 12,15 and 17 at the time. My Father at the time was driving a bought from new auto BMW 520i (1985) and in 1991/2 my Mom had to drive the BMW. They also bought a new Daihatsu Fourtrak in 1991 (H plate) so she alternated between BM and Daihatsu.
That was pretty much the last day the TR7 moved,she much preferred driving the Auto BMW with power steering,the last mot on the TR7 reads 30/11/1992 and the mileage 27,517.
My brother was in a similar position with a TR6 that was looking pretty grim after sitting in a garage for about 15 years but with 6's actually worth something last year decided to have a full restoration.
But the 7's don't look like they will ever become a classic so what do we do with it? My understandings are that it must be beyond economical repair and to restore it would be through passion not value.
Any opinions?
williamp said:
To me, that is a classic. OK its a Speke example, but its early, original, FHC. You'll never recover what you spend on it, but is restoring yourself an option?
If not then contact the TR7 club. Im sure they would be delighted to rescue an original, 1 owner car. I know I would.
Thanking you for a very quick response.If not then contact the TR7 club. Im sure they would be delighted to rescue an original, 1 owner car. I know I would.
Restoring myself is not an option,I own a handful of spanners and three of those are the same
To contact the club is a good 
,my brother is a member of the TR club so will speak with him about it.EDITED
Thank you Dr-Interceptor also for your opinion,you posted whilst I was typing. If I'm honest I was expecting comments of "Bin it" etc. As posted above it's something I can't take on myself.
Edited by TVRJAS on Wednesday 14th October 15:04
TVRJAS said:
Thank you Dr-Interceptor also for your opinion,you posted whilst I was typing. If I'm honest I was expecting comments of "Bin it" etc. As posted above it's something I can't take on myself.
No worries... I'd come and get it myself if I had the space. Unfortunately my garages are full 
TVRJAS said:
Wonder if anyone can suggest what to do with this TR7. I understand it's not a classic but have seen TR7 mentioned on here before.
I noticed a comment from "Keep it stiff" page 474 asking how people let a perfectly looking and running car left to die/rot,so this was the TR7's story.
It was/is my Moms car who purchased it new in 1977 at the age of 44,still find it strange that my Mom bought a two seat "sports car" when she had son's age 12,15 and 17 at the time. My Father at the time was driving a bought from new auto BMW 520i (1985) and in 1991/2 my Mom had to drive the BMW. They also bought a new Daihatsu Fourtrak in 1991 (H plate) so she alternated between BM and Daihatsu.
That was pretty much the last day the TR7 moved,she much preferred driving the Auto BMW with power steering,the last mot on the TR7 reads 30/11/1992 and the mileage 27,517.
My brother was in a similar position with a TR6 that was looking pretty grim after sitting in a garage for about 15 years but with 6's actually worth something last year decided to have a full restoration.
But the 7's don't look like they will ever become a classic so what do we do with it? My understandings are that it must be beyond economical repair and to restore it would be through passion not value.
Any opinions?
I'd call it a classic, if just for those seats I noticed a comment from "Keep it stiff" page 474 asking how people let a perfectly looking and running car left to die/rot,so this was the TR7's story.
It was/is my Moms car who purchased it new in 1977 at the age of 44,still find it strange that my Mom bought a two seat "sports car" when she had son's age 12,15 and 17 at the time. My Father at the time was driving a bought from new auto BMW 520i (1985) and in 1991/2 my Mom had to drive the BMW. They also bought a new Daihatsu Fourtrak in 1991 (H plate) so she alternated between BM and Daihatsu.
That was pretty much the last day the TR7 moved,she much preferred driving the Auto BMW with power steering,the last mot on the TR7 reads 30/11/1992 and the mileage 27,517.
My brother was in a similar position with a TR6 that was looking pretty grim after sitting in a garage for about 15 years but with 6's actually worth something last year decided to have a full restoration.
But the 7's don't look like they will ever become a classic so what do we do with it? My understandings are that it must be beyond economical repair and to restore it would be through passion not value.
Any opinions?
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