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The early 4 speed cars are to be avoided. If you want them bad enough you will find a way.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:] and convince hubby this is what we want......[/QUOTE]

Hubby? Are there anymore where you came from?
What a lucky guy!
 
Interest in the TR7 has jumped because of the surge in popularity of the TR8 "clones" that are being built in England. There was a recent clip on this phenomenon showing where quality TR7s are being imported into Britain and converted, rather professionally, to TR8 clones and are selling like hotcakes. The cars are beefed up to handle the V8 and the buyers are fully aware of what they are getting. Seems really clean TR7s are starting to become scarce. For those in the know.
 
I just brought a 77 midget back to life and although there are still a few bits and pieces left to attend to, I find myself looking to the Triumphs. Unfortunately these are a little out of my range (I want a project with a good shell...I can do the rest) I think the question is to you triumph guys...TR6, 7, 8 or spitfire?
 
7's and 8's definitely feel more modern and are much roomier. The TR6 much more classic and is fun with the brute torque of the In-line six. Spitfire's wouldn't be that big of a departure from your Midget. In fact, your Midget has a Spitfire engine in it.

I have a TR6 (modified) and a TR8 (still mostly stock) and would wholeheartedly recommend either one. I like TR7's but I wanted more power. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif Parts for the 7's and 8's can be a little harder to source but they are for the most part still readily available or workarounds have been developed. TR6 values are much higher but they all seem to be slowly on the rise. TR7s were the highest produced TR (TR6 is second) while TR8's were the lowest.
 
I drove a '79 TR7 as my daily driver back in the '90s, and it was the most fun I've had with a car in my LIFE. I agree with the comment above: avoid 4-speeds and look for fuel-injected models, though they are rare. I am looking myself for another one to buy.
 
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