MadMarx Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Saw that in an other forum: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Triumph-TR7-V8-Factory-Rally-car-EX-Eklund-/271057251106?pt=Automobile&hash=item3f1c456b22 Cheers Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Another of those cars that has changed hands and configurations numerous times over the years , , , , Works car ? You may very well think so . . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadMarx Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Is it a replica? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Difficult to know quite how best to describe it . . . . it's been around the block a fair few times, changed hands a fair few times too, and the stories about it grow with the telling. The registration number was applied to more than one car in period, after the works team finished the reg no was sold separately to the car it was originally applied to, subsequently applied to a car that was constructed from parts, and after that the story starts to get really complicated . . . . . !! In my opinion, about as kosher as a hog roast at a barmitzvah. That's not to say it isn't a decent enough car in itself, and I'm sure it will be great fun to drive, but no it isn't an ex-works car or anything even that close to it, something of a mixture of mortal remains, replica and tribute car I'd suggest - nominal registration number notwithstanding. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Robson Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 How many other cars carrying HRW 251V are there out there, right now ? [Followers of 'works Escorts' will know what I mean ....] AAGR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 M2P : whathever it is, ex-works or not, if this car is sold to a non GB new owner, it should loose its reg number, so their will be an opportunity to built another "ex-works" car.... BTW, as it is in NL, has it really kept its GB reg numbers, with its V5 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HRW251V Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 M2P : whathever it is, ex-works or not, if this car is sold to a non GB new owner, it should loose its reg number, so their will be an opportunity to built another "ex-works" car.... BTW, as it is in NL, has it really kept its GB reg numbers, with its V5 ? Hi, same thing happend with my triumph, it is sold 1986 as HRW 251V without reg numbers to Norway and anyone boughtthe reg numbers and build this car now...But the car in Belgium which is(in the view of the seller)"HRW 251V" has a normal chassis number with begin TCG.....Can anyone says if the works car has normal chassis numbers? Thanks in advance. Best greetings, Ralf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john 215 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi, Intresting stuff, spotted the car yesterday on here too - http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C330189 Cheers John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Ralf, let's just say the correct commission/VIN numbers are known to a number of the Wedge fraternity involved with the real 'ex-works' cars . . . . I have already made plain my opinion of the car for sale. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HRW251V Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi Alec, in the original registration paper which he shown us stand, that B.L. Parts sold the car at 01.12.1981 sold to F.G. Rallying and F.G. Rallying sold the car in 2003 to David Rayner...Do you know a person who can say which works cars had which vin's? Cheers Ralf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john 215 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi, Is this the same car sold in Nov 2008 ??? Or another version of it ! http://www.classicdriver.de/it/find/4100_results.asp?bsubmit=true&lmodelflag=*&bcompetitioncarsonly=on&lmanufacturer=10133&lcurrency=7&lcurrency_currencychangeform=7&lcompetitionmanufacturer=10133&lresultsperpage=20&lauctionmanufacturer=10133&lseller=1&smilageoperator=less&ldrive=1&spriceoperator=less&sorderby=tblManufacturers.sName%2C+tblModels.sModel%2C+tblCars.sType&lprice=0&lvat=1&page=0&lmilagetype=1&whatbutton.x=0&lCarID=1758247 Cheers John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STAG4.2 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 No it's not the same car that was sold in 2008. That was the Chevette lights one that raced in Norway. I've visited the one in Belgium for sale last week and I must say that every thing about it tells me it's a ex-works car. From the engine bay suspension display to the roll cage with welded roof to the original air filters and especialy from all the original V5 documents that shows all the previous owner's history starting with BL parts, GF rallying, Davis Rayner and current owner. What more should be checked to be 100% sure ? Thanks for your comments as I'm realy interrested in this car. Philippe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HRW251V Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I looked at the car also. I think it was sold on ebay usa? The car looks very real. John Davenport says that the car is real. Time at F.G Rallying is very difficult. F.G. Rallying has had two cars. He has driven the number plates on the car Chevette. One finds no photo before 2003 HRW 251V. Only photos with Chevette headlights. Many questions? Engine in 1997 ccm?? greeting HRW 251V Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I see another Ex Works TR7V8 For Auction at Buxton Today. EAT 400T Ex Tony Pond Car,Estimate £60,000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Robson Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 If the EAT 400T registration number is original, and kosher, then this is NOT a works car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I see another Ex Works TR7V8 For Auction at Buxton Today. EAT 400T Ex Tony Pond Car,Estimate £60,000. Sorry should of said Evocation TR7V8 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Sorry should of said Evocation TR7V8 . Evocation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Evocation Sounds like a Mitsubishi on holiday................. Stuart. Edited October 31, 2012 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Sounds like a Mitsubishi on holiday................. Stuart. You didn't press the Buy it Now button i Hope,you'll need a Smiley and Sunglasses for when you Collect ,Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 You didn't press the Buy it Now button i Hope,you'll need a Smiley and Sunglasses for when you Collect ,Enjoy. Ha ha no chance of that. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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