1979 Triumph Other

TR7 V8 Rally Car Ex-Per Eklund-John Buffum 1 of 19 Coupe

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                                        1979 Factory Triumph TR7 V8                 Ex-Eklund, John Buffum and Timo Makinen                                                         HRW 251V is the last of the 19 works cars built by the factory for world rallying ( 6 LHD )3 previous known owners ( all with original UK registration papers ) since the first registration by " British Leyland" in 1979Live in 1980 with Per Eklund :                                                                                                                                                                         60 PHOTOS ON PICASA :                 https:/ /picasaweb.google.com/104829295921594694690/HRW251V? authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCM33mpCRzOLgJA&feat=directlink                                         Racing results :1980 Portugal Rally with Per Eklund N°14 : DNF ( fuel pump )1980 1000 Lakes Rally Finland with Timo Makinen N°11 : 22nd OA1980 RAC Rally with John Buffum N°22 : DNF ( rear axle )Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzY2HVaLwPs1980 Welsh Rallysprint with Per Eklund N°1 : 1st OAVideo : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQSELkJhi801980 Daily Mirror Rallysprint with Per Eklund : 2nd OA1980 Ypres Rally with Per Eklund : DNF1981 RAC Rally with John Buffum N°24 : DNF ( engine )1981 Limburgia Rally with John Buffum N°2 : DNF ( leader before gear box problem )1981 Ypres Rally with John Buffum N°8 : DNF1981 Haspengouw Rally with John Buffum N°3 : 8th OAVideo : http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGIHT2CaBukFIA historical technical passport, MSA stage log book in date.                     Halda Twinmaster, Heuer Montecarlo stop Watch & clock, Peltor intercom, 2 original team jackets.                     Many historical rallyes in the past decade.Goodwood 2010 biggest Works TR7 meeting :http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=I4FeIhyZ2cIHistory of the 19 cars built : http://www.triumphtrs.co.uk/rallycars.htmAbsolute perfect original condition.100% ready to start any event.After initializing the 2 fuel pumps, the engine starts right away. Oil pressure comes alive a few seconds later to perfection and the 300hp runs as smoothly as new.Clutch, gear box and brakes are revised and work 100%. Balance is perfect.You can enjoy amazing acceleration, tork and agility in probably one of the most beautiful sounds any rally car has ever made with the looks that go with it !Treat yourself with a piece of history !Curent UK registration with original number plate HRW 251VViewing by appointment in Brussels-Belgium.For overseas viewers, once the deposit is made, the car will be delivered to the agent of your choice in the port of Antwerp ( I can recomend one if you wish ), then once the balance is pais the car will be shipped to you.For any information please call : +32.475.819.820 ( from USA : 011 32 475 819 820 )