1982 Triumph Wedge

This 1982 Triumph TR8 convertible , TR8s purchased new by its current owner and relocated to Michigan, where it has remained titled since. Showing 28k kilometers (~17k miles), the car is powered by a 3.5-liter V8 with a Holley four-barrel carburetor paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It is finished in Silver Leaf over navy blue cloth and is equipped with a black convertible soft top, a top boot, a tonneau cover, Panasport wheels, front disc brakes, pop-up headlights, a rear parcel shelf, a cabin heater, and bucket seats. This TR8 is now offered on dealer consignment with the owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Michigan title. The car is finished in Silver Leaf (MME) and features a black convertible soft top and matching top boot. The soft top has been repaired, as shown in the gallery, and the rear windows are discolored. Styling incorporates a forward-hinged hood, a power antenna, pop-up headlights, and functional hood louvers. The 15″ Panasport alloy wheels are mounted with 205/50 Kumho Ecsta PA31 tires, and the removed factory wheels are included in the sale. The car was factory equipped with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering as well as power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes. The wheel bearings were repacked in 2016, at which time the brake pads were replaced. Huffaker shocks, springs, and sway bars were reportedly installed shortly after the initial purchase, and the removed springs are included in the sale. The ball joints, tie rod ends, and front shocks were replaced in 2020, while work in 2023 included a brake fluid flush. The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in navy blue cloth that extends to the door panels. Interior appointments include a locking glovebox, a cabin heater, three-point seatbelts, and a rear parcel shelf. The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation consisting of an 230-km/h speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 28k kilometers (~17k miles). The 3.5-liter Rover V8 has been fitted with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake manifold, and stainless steel exhaust headers. Work in 2020 included replacing the thermostat. In 2023, the coolant was flushed and battery and clutch cylinders were replaced. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The car is accompanied by a collection of spares, literature, signage, a tonneau cover, and a car cover. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Michigan with three entries.