1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible Green

Vehicle Description

The 1980 Triumph TR8 is a rare and sought-after collectible vehicle that has been lovingly cared for by its owner for the past 2 years. With a striking green color and only 30,000 miles on the odometer, this original TR8 is in excellent running condition and is primarily used for leisurely weekend drives. Its clean title ensures a worry-free ownership experience, making it a must-have for any Triumph enthusiast looking to add a classic gem to their collection.

Vehicle Details

Up for sale is my 1980 Triumph TR8, one of the last great British roadsters—fitted from the factory with a 3.5L aluminum Rover V8 and a 5-speed manual transmission. This is a factory TR8, not a TR7 conversion.

Odometer shows approximately 30,000 miles. Note: the instrument cluster was replaced at 7,000 miles, so mileage is estimated based on documentation and prior history.

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🔧 Recent Service (All Completed Within the Last Year):

• Oil & all fluids changed

• Clutch master cylinder replaced

• New spark plugs

• New steering shaft bushing

• New radiator just installed

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🛠️ Mechanical Condition:

The car runs strong, shifts smoothly, and drives well. The V8 pulls nicely and sounds great. It’s a true survivor in rust-free condition—a rarity for these models.

It does have minor oil leaks—primarily suspected from the power steering system—but nothing that affects driveability. This is very common for Triumphs of this era.

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🧼 Exterior & Interior:

The body is solid and straight. The paint shows well for its age. The soft top is in good shape with one torn button and two small tears in the passenger-side rear quarter window.

Also included is a brand new Robins tan convertible top (never installed).

The interior is clean and original with typical wear, but all major components are intact and functional.

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📦 Extras:

• New tan convertible top (Robins, high quality)

• Clean Texas title in hand

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🔍 Summary:

• Factory TR8 – 3.5L V8 / 5-speed manual

• Only ~30k miles

• Rust-free survivor

• Great running and driving condition