JohnD Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 The long-term thread "Classics left to die/rotting" on PistonHeads sometimes features Triumphs. The latest clearly needs rescuing, although exactly which 'Herald' it is isn't clear, and I expect the owner will have it as a 'valuable rarity' that they are about to restore, so 'git orf my land'. See: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=1563729&i=2600 seven posts down. JOhn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Well that trailer number is for a a blue Audi not taxed since 1998 i wonder how they get the triumph through the trellis if ever pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 If you read the original spotters post, they IDed the Audi number too, and say that the trellis went up snce the Triumph was parked there! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 sorry john i didnt roll the whole of the linked site ill get me slippers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 This would be an excellent thread for photos of Triumphs that may be no more.... I just found this one a minute ago, whilst looking for something else. Is it still about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 That one still exists on the DVLA data base - last MOT was 2009. Oddly the tax was due in 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I know of a Mk2 Spitfire languishing in a garden and a Dolomite Sprint at a Coal yard both local to me and both have been stood for 30 Years Plus! The Dolomite in particular was about 5 or 6 years old when it was parked up, what a waste, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoronaClassicPerformance Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Is the Dolomite Sprint in Heage by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 This one is intended to be resurrected... but I think it's too far gone for that. The early bonnet top might be saveable... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222874906980?ul_noapp=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 I've reposted before pics from the PistonHeads forum. This is the latest: From the camber of that rear wheel, I think the chassis has gone, but if anyone is interested , see: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=1563729&i=8300 Page 416 (!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, JohnD said: From the camber of that rear wheel, I think the chassis has gone I hope not, my Herald is at the same angle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 And another, Vitesse convertible, allegedly with a Stag engine! Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2 - Page 418 - Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes - PistonHeads UK John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 A Mayflower not in the best of shape, despite being seen at Whitewebbs Motor Museum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 A Bond Equipe needing TLC and only half a mile from me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 thats a Local Mr saunders (of the twins ) Bond left for some fuel pipework i believe Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 I downloaded this pic from a recent post on the forum and now can't remember what post it was.... the brain has gone again. BUT: looks like an interesting setup. Anyone recognise it? The Herald to the left, below the blue saloon, has a very short roof profile and may be a blue and white pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Another one I downloaded yonks ago, can't remember where from, now... but it's sad to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 This has appeared now: Poster says it was sent to him by a friend, no idea when or where, but there were only ever two of those estate TR7s, weren't there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, JohnD said: This has appeared now: Poster says it was sent to him by a friend, no idea when or where, but there were only ever two of those estate TR7s, weren't there? I hope so, John, as if there's only one, it's really gone downhill. I have photographs of one taken a few years back at a show and it's immaculate. Can't be the same one, you wouldn't let that happen. However: the photo I've just found has the same GB sticker on the back. I've just trawled a few websites and they're stating there was only one, resprayed in red (from original colour in the press photos), and owned by the Secretary of the TR7 Owners Club. I wonder what has happened to get it to that condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 The PH car may have a vinyl/velvet roof covering, if it's not bare rust, has a different rear screen surround and the screen pillar radio aerial is different. The lack of a passenger door mirror may just be 'wear & tear', and they may all have had a sunshine roof. I ask at the TR7 clubs if anyone knowns. JOhn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I've been idly surfing whilst waiting for the oven to heat up.... I've found pages claiming only one was made, two were made, and one ambiguous post that might claim that a handful were made but only one survives. It'll be interesting to find out the actual true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 The photo in the AROnline extract appears to show a car with no sunroof and, as best I can tell with the blur, a different registration? Also a slightly different vinyl roof - check the line behind the rear window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, NonMember said: The photo in the AROnline extract appears to show a car with no sunroof and, as best I can tell with the blur, a different registration? Also a slightly different vinyl roof - check the line behind the rear window. Possibly a prototype photo and not the finished version? No roof aerial either. I've found a larger version but the text in the copied article might explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 From email It was created by Page motors as a one off and is now owned by Chris Turner in Sheffield who is correctly restoring it to its original colour of Inca yellow with a black roof. There was thought to be two of them but the confusion was because of the colour change. Hope that helps Richard Connew Sec. So now we know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 9 hours ago, JohnD said: So now we know! We do, and it's worrying how the TR got into the state it's in now! I hope it's gone to a good home. That lorry wasn't working for the Scrappage Scheme, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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