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1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 4, 2023.

$3,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,300, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Triumph TR
Generation
TR7 and TR8
Version
TR7 and TR8 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SATPV1182BA405469
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 86% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$4,275 to $6,425
Median$4,788
Sales behind it10Likely

From 10 sales of the Triumph TR7 and TR8 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $4,275 and $6,425.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 29, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 29, 2025$5,450
1980 Triumph TR7 ConvertibleCars & Bids, Aug. 19, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 19, 2026$3,600
1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2026$16,250
1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 25, 2026$4,675
1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 1, 2025$4,000
1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 14, 2025$6,750
1980 Triumph TR7 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$4,500
1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 19, 2026$6,900