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1979 TRIUMPH TR7 CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 26, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$10,450Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $9,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Triumph TR
Generation
TR7 and TR8
Version
TR7 and TR8 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
TCT101562UF
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 48% over its top.

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
1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 19, 2026$6,900
One-Family-Owned 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$4,200
1980 Triumph TR7 ConvertibleCars & Bids, Aug. 19, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 19, 2026$3,600
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
1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 29, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 29, 2025$5,450