chris turner Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 Can anyone tell me which edition of TR Action contained the article on the Coca Cola cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve redway Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hi Chris, Better late than never. Try page 10 issue 187. More imporantly there are a couple of these being restored at the present time to their former glory. What would you like to know about these slightly limited edition TR7s? Regards Steve Redway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted November 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hi Steve I will shortly be picking up the one I bought a few weeks ago, I know a bit about their history but there does seem to be a few different opinions about the numbers built, it seems there could be 3 or 9, I always thought the original ads said 3 would be given as prizes for each of the months of June, July and August in 1978, however I have been told only 3 were actually given away. This means there would only be one T reg (August 1978) I am sure Ive seen 2 T reg and 2 S reg. I am also trying to find the LP record given as a consolation prize and any of the advertising as I would like to show the car in next years 30th anniversary celebrations. I would appreciate any information on these or the Heineken cars, both of which were built by Star vans. BTW my sprint is ready for painting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Chris... I'd love the car, but only managed the Long Player.. My daughter bought me it from a Charity Shop last Christmas. I can send you a pic.. or give you info from the sleeve.. It's called All Summer Long, and has twelve fantastic summertime hits by Original Artists! Maxwell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Maxwell, thats the one, it has a picture of the car on the front, I have seen one but its a long time ago so if you could let me have a picture and song list that would be great. I hope to have the car ready for next summer so any information would be appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnwood Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 what shade of red are the coca-cola cars? pimento,flamenco,carmine,vermillion or something unique. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Did you know there is a Coca-Cola car on show at Ingliston "Movies 'N Motors" museum in Scotland? LINK: Movies 'N Motors. Trip to Scotland anyone :cool: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Malcolm , I take it that its only just arrived - it wasnt there in July. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JGG Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Not any more Malc :: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 That's a shame then. The museum website suggests all cars are 'for hire' so I thought why not hire it and take it to the TR Register International. Could park it next to Chris' then have two of the 3 (or is it 9!). Do we take it that the car found it's way into your own collection?? Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Malcolm,I dont think my Coca Cola car will be at Malvern as I can only drive 1 car and I think it will be my sprint which will definitely be ready. I will have the same problem at the TR Drivers club national at Billing, this will be the 2005 TR8 day so I will probably take my gold TR8.I am thinking about getting the cars together for all to see but it will have to be near Sheffield. John, I hope to see your newly acquired Coca Cola car in the near future but I hope you are bringing the Ferrari at the weekend so we can all have a ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JGG Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Promised Robert I would bring ferrari,road angel now fitted so will enjoy trip down A66 and A1. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JGG Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Malcolm, I did not buy the coca cola but it is sold. Everything I have is going other than Sprint and Mini,have other plans. I am currently rebuilding the TR8 engine I got with the SJW in preparationto fit to same. Cheers John PS - 355,968 going cheap !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Pulled the details of this Vehicle of the RAC web page. Manufacturer Triumph Model TR7 Body type sports Colour Red Fuel type Petrol Date manufactured 31 December 1978 Number of previous owners 3 Last owner change 26 March 2004 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted November 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 I think that is out of date, it has now had 4 0wners, the last change was recent and it was registered in August 1978 so the date of manufacture is incorrect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Malcolm, if you wanted to hire a Coca Cola car, you can borrow mine for free if you take it to the International. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Now that IS an interesting idea. And you would trust me with one of your beautiful Chris Turner cars? You have seen mine?? Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Malcolm, the car is not in as good a condition as my others , even so it is quite presentable and probably the best survivor, I was being serious though, if you need it for any shows etc, let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JetAge Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Coca Cola Restoration I have just been having a look at Keith Morphets Coca Cola TR7. Body will soon be ready for paint and seats have been recovered in 'Levi' denim Keith is going to some trouble to replicate the original decals The boot fridge is missing, unfortunately If anyone wants to talk to Keith about the car he is at Whitminster Motors ( just south of Gloucester) tel 01452 740241.. Does anyone have a copy of the original advert/promotion material? JetAge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted December 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 My Coca Cola car has just arrived, it is far better than I expected (bought unseen) it seems to have been kept in good original order but has had a respray and a few panels at some time. It drives superbly and the original Levi interior is in very good condition. It has working air conditioning but the fridge is missing, I was told it was still there but it turned out to be a built in battery charger. Thanks to Tony Green at the Ingliston museum for delivering the car and for selling it to me for such a reasonable price, I honestly thought it would be as rough as the others but it is tested and just needs taxing. Look out for it in the Triumph car park at Stoneleigh it is really hard to miss. I think Malcolm may bring it to the International. For pictures see www.triumphtr.tk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 The car is now taxed and being used everyday to try and get everything working. The engine gearbox and brakes are all fine just needs a good clean ready for display at Stoneleigh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRishaTR Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I'll be right alongside ya at Stoneleigh.... well maybe separated by a DHC. Looking forward to seeing it.... there may be a coke car on my homepage next month - not sure if it is the one you bought though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Jason, my car is VOX 793T, the one from Ingliston, bring your camera to Stoneleigh and hopefully you should be able to photograph the TR7 with an example of the runners up prize. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRishaTR Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Yep that is the one I have a pics of.... I'll bring the pic I have along to Stoneleigh ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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