Not A Skyline But "classic" Nonetheless

[Ravenoak]

As you are aware I have the DR30 up for sale. The reason I have it for sale is because I now have the racecar together with my Mazda6 MPS daily (which occasionally has been a track toy). Too many cars and not enough room. For those with some interest in other classic machines here is my new beast at Eastern Creek last month. Unlike most British cars it has been reliable so far with only a few minor niggles I am sorting at the moment. The noise is just fantastic and despite the short wheelbase it is not as much as a handful as you think. It certainly gave a lot of M3's something to think about at Eastern Creek.

Specs:

Triumph TR8

3.9 litre stroked to 5 litre V8 (around 300 odd horses)

roller rockers, ported heads, 600 holley

engine moved lower and rearward for better weight distribution

supra 5 speed

VL rear axle, LSD diff

Commodore studs and brakes

Koni suspension, swaybars etc

15 inch minilite wheels

comp seats and harnesses

monza red paint and Group B rally flares

race weight about 1000 kgs

all engineered and regoed for Sunday afternoon "sorting" runs

[66yostagea]

British (like me).Just wonderful

[R34]

I've always liked those

Must sound awesome

[Ravenoak]

I've always liked those

Must sound awesome

Ahh yes the noise. It well and truly hooked me. As much as I love turbo cars, there is no substitute for a grumpy V8.

[Factory 5]

feisty FJ sounds good too!!

[ydr030]

ba! your selling your D R to make room for triumph! omg! triumph + heap = sims.

[Ravenoak]

ba! your selling your D R to make room for triumph! omg! triumph + heap = sims.

Lol...true most Triumphs have already been to Sims for conversion into scrap but then again most DR's have gone that way as well after succumbing to tin worm. At least it is the wedge shape R30 and R31 coupe owners love...

Despite its age, the TR8 is a weapon. I guess after dumping the rubbish British stuff like the gearbox, diff, suspension etc it has a chance of being a good car ;-)

[66yostagea]

Mmmmmm. I have always liked a good wedgie. LOL

[Factory 5]

im a wedgie fanb too... fiat X19 and nissan exa turbo...

[warps]

That's what I'm talking 'bout!!!

(must've left the Prince of Darkness electrics in there though

[Ravenoak]

ba! your selling your D R to make room for triumph! omg! triumph + heap = sims.

Looks like I have managed to secure a new house with room for both the DR and TR8. This means unless someone is going to offer me good money for the DR I will pull it from sale.

[ydr030]

Looks like I have managed to secure a new house with room for both the DR and TR8. This means unless someone is going to offer me good money for the DR I will pull it from sale.

good to hear, glad u didnt take my comment the wrong way..