BizMan Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 http://www.grandprixclassics.com/FactSheets/1979%20Triumph%20TR8%2079-289_factsheet.html I think I might have a whip round at the next Windsor Forest group meeting!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Not expensive, in my opinion, at least in comparison to the asking prices of some supposedly historic TRs with competition history. Offhand, I can't recall many other competition TRs with a comparable record of success in period. As far as I'm aware, this one remains in authentic original condition, not rebuilt, as raced in period - and it does have impeccable provenance. Precious few ex-competition TRs of note would bear comparison in any of those departments. It would be quite something to see it raced again in competent hands. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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TR8IAN Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Like wise,if only had the dosh. One of the group 44 Jags was at JD Clssics earlier in the year. Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g schofield Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Dear Santa , seeing i've been good this year it's worth a try lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKIN HELL thats the first time Neil has been speachless Edited September 8, 2011 by Clarkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm not too keen on Wedges but will make an exception for this one and proper RHD TR8s, like Howard Pryor's. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm not too keen on Wedges but will make an exception for this one and proper RHD TR8s, like Howard Pryor's. Cheers Andrew Like chalk and cheese Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Doubt the Group 44 car is anything like either chalk or cheese, Neil . . . . Now if you're talking going like sh*t on steroids off a steam shovel, then you might be nearer the mark ! By all accounts at the time, it handled superbly - it would be more than interesting to drive as a comparison to the Le Mans car. The LM car had probably 25-30% net power and torque advantage, a 60kg weight handicap and 4 rather than 5 gears, but had to be fought through the bends lumbering and lurching - only when it straightened up did it look like a serious race car. Until such time as the LM car's handling is properly sorted, it probably couldn't get near the Group 44 TR8. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alan atkinson Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 You all are probably familiar with this already, but if you aren't and you want to do your own proper nutty clone have a look here: http://www.lanocharacing.com/Products.htm Scroll down to body kits... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 .........The LM car had probably 25-30% net power and torque advantage, a 60kg weight handicap and 4 rather than 5 gears, but had to be fought through the bends lumbering and lurching.... Maybe that’s why it never qualified for LM Alec.......:-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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